Does God Still Heal Today?
Does God Still Heal Today? The Bible records numerous healings by God, Jesus, and the apostles, and many Christians believe God continues to heal today through prayer and faith.
Key verse: James 5:14-15 (KJV)
The Bible records numerous healings by God, Jesus, and the apostles, and many Christians believe God continues to heal today through prayer and faith.
The Bible records numerous healings by God, Jesus, and the apostles, and many Christians believe God continues to heal today through prayer and faith.
"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick." — James 5:14-15 (KJV)
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The Biblical Answer
Healing is woven throughout Scripture. God revealed Himself as 'the LORD that healeth thee' (Exodus 15:26). Jesus' ministry was marked by extensive healing — blindness, leprosy, paralysis, deafness, and even raising the dead. He healed to demonstrate the Kingdom of God and out of compassion for sufferers. The apostles continued healing miracles in Jesus' name (Acts 3:6-8; 5:15-16). James instructs the sick to call for church elders to pray and anoint with oil, 'and the prayer of faith shall save the sick' (James 5:14-15). Christians have different views on healing today. Some believe the gift of healing continues fully; others believe miraculous gifts ceased with the apostles. Most agree that God can heal supernaturally at any time but doesn't always choose to — Paul himself had a 'thorn in the flesh' that God chose not to remove (2 Corinthians 12:7-9). What's clear is that all ultimate healing comes through Christ, and the final healing of all believers occurs at the resurrection.
Topic Overview
What Does the Bible Say About Healing & Sickness?
What the Bible teaches about physical healing, prayer for the sick, and trusting God in illness.
Key Scripture References
"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick."
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
"Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases."
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Does God Answer Prayer?
Yes — the Bible promises that God hears and answers the prayers of His people, though not always in the way or timing we expect.
What Is Faith?
Faith is confident trust in God and His promises — believing what He has said even when circumstances seem impossible.
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Angels are powerful spiritual beings created by God to serve Him, deliver messages, protect believers, and carry out His will.
Who Is Satan (the Devil)?
Satan is a fallen angel who rebelled against God and now leads the forces of evil, seeking to oppose God's purposes and destroy humanity.
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