The Gift Of Healing

The gift(s) of healing is just one of the Biblical giftings mentioned in the Bible (1 Corinthians 12:28). This particular gifting is given to whoever the Spirit chooses but those who have believed and confessed that Jesus is the Christ, renounced sin in their life and have received the Holy Spirit (and the prayer tool of tongues-

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For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit."-(1Corinthians 14:2 NIV) may, if not having already being given the gift of healing,certainly ask for it. However, I would recommend that you go to www.christianfaith.com ,or http: //ag.org/, or www.bennyhinn.org or to www.cbn.com to get more complete information on healing.


There is also healing provided through the anointing with oil by believing church elders, healing that accompanies the preaching of the gospel, healing through the laying on of hands (as in my case). Believers are told to "Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophesying," (1Corinthians 14:1 NIV)


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A note of caution here. There seems to be a tendency for people to pursue a gift without having received the baptism in the Holy Spirit first or else pursuing a ministry that promotes themselves and their gifts to the extent of neglecting the main pursuit of their own personal discipleship and sanctification.

There is also a dangerous tendency for people to say they have the gift of prophesying, yet do not follow the Biblical practice of having their prophecies verified. Never pursue just part of the gospel.


That said, there are also quite a few people who claim to be Bible "teachers" who vehemently assert that the baptism in the Holy Spirit, with the accompanying gifts, is not for today or who dare to go so far as to say it is wrong or demonic. Some of these people may have mistakenly adopted a "Cessationist" theology and need to learn a little more about the healing Scriptures from those who do indeed have these giftings.


There are those who claim to have this gifting but do not and there are those who really do have this gifting. Take the time to examine whether or not people are really being healed. Do not dismiss someone's ministry, however, just because someone believed that they were healed but later found out they were wrong.

"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry"(James 1:19 NIV)