Episode 30:Gift of Healing-Church Age-Foundation of the Apostles-Gift for today?

As we continue on talking about the spiritual gift of healing, we will address today whether the gift is for the Church Body today. It’s always appropriate to do an overview of what we discussed last week, which was that the Apostles were able to do the same mighty deeds that Christ did as they were sent out to build the foundation for the Church today. In the name of Christ, the Apostles performed many mighty acts, such as casting out demons, healing men lame from birth, and even bringing dead men back to life. Nothing was done apart from the preaching and teaching of the Good News that Christ had died, rose, & ascended. His finished work brought forth salvation to all who repent, having faith, acknowledge that His death was sufficient for their sins, bringing reconciliation between sinful man and a Holy God. This is Good News! The work of Christ was accredited by many signs, wonders, and mighty deeds. As was the work of the Apostles accredited in the same manor by many signs, wonders, and mighty deeds. Unlike the Apostles, who were physically there when Christ began His earthly ministry at the time of His Baptism in the Jordan to the time of His finished work at Calvary, we were not there to witness this. Jesus tells Thomas, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” As believers today, we didn’t physically see Him & yet we believe, because the Holy Spirit who dwells within each of us as individuals, we have confidence that His Word is true! The Spirit confirms this. So as we discuss whether the gift of healing is still active, we will use the scriptures to help us draw a conclusion. I hope you will leave here blessed and growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ!