Miracle Healing and Christian Deliverance

As Christianity spread, healing practices also spread. While Christian evangelists continued to perform large-scale services to preach the gospel, ordinary Christians began praying for one another and strangers in their homes, hospitals, and even grocery stores. In the fourth century, the Edict of Milan made Christianity state-sponsored, and church membership jumped from five to thirty million people. However, many new converts were only nominal Christians, drawn by gifts and higher social status. Their religious practices often sparked a return to pagan rituals and spells.

The Bible contains numerous examples of people coming to faith and being healed. Some of these healings were performed by Jesus himself. These miracles show Jesus’ compassion and divinity. However, many Westerners question whether or not spirits exist. The good news, however, provides hope for an afterlife and meets practical needs.

Christian evangelists had the power to cast out demons and cure illnesses. However, these miracles were not practiced by the apostles. Their actions were meant to point to them as messengers of God. It was important for believers to know who was speaking on behalf of God. Therefore, it is critical to be skeptical of any claims made by people claiming to be God.

Many Christians believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to heal the sick. However, some people do not believe that this gift is available to anyone. The apostle Paul healed people during his ministry, and he had the power to heal Epaphroditus. Some people even questioned whether God would continue to heal people after Jesus had gone to Heaven. However, in the New Testament, the Holy Spirit continues to heal people, including those who were healed by Jesus.