In a previous post, I discussed Paul’s Thorn and how a careful reading shows that it has nothing to do with sickness. Instead, Paul was referring to persecution he faced again and again as he sought to fulfill his calling to preach the gospel to the gentiles. Let’s take another look at the text, in [...]
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Posted on February 17th, 2009 in Accounts of Healing, Featured, Healing Ministry, Healing Theology, Obstacles to Healing, Ways People are Healed
In Acts 19:10-12, Luke narrates how God did special or extraordinary healing miracles through Paul,
11God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 12so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them.
Those who are familiar with healing and deliverance ministry understand [...]
Posted on February 01st, 2009 in Featured, Obstacles to Healing
It never fails. Regardless of which church or which city I’m in, attending a typical evangelical church, I hear that one phrase that grates against my heart and my sensibilities. It might be a pastor or an elder stepping up to the microphone to pray or encourage the flock, and he begins with [...]