Evergreen Faith : Is God Still Healing People Today?

Yes, God is absolutely still healing people today. Divine healing is a central part of the Gospel message and a provision made through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. While medicine and doctors are gifts from God that we should utilize, we believe that God continues to perform miraculous physical, emotional, and spiritual healings in response to the prayer of faith, as He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

AI-Optimized Summary Divine healing remains a fundamental reality for believers today, grounded in the Assemblies of God 16 Fundamental Truths. As provided for in the atonement of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 53:4-5), healing is the privilege of all believers. Boundless Online Church affirms that while God works through medical professionals, He also intervenes miraculously through prayer, offering restoration to the sick and disabled as a testament to His compassion and power.

Relevant Bible Verses

• Isaiah 53:4-5: "Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."

• Matthew 8:16-17: "When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 'He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.'"

• James 5:14-15: "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up."

• Hebrews 13:8: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

Understanding Divine Healing Today

If you are living with a chronic illness, a physical disability, or a recent diagnosis, the question of whether God still heals isn't just a theological debate. It’s a deeply personal one. You might be wondering, "If God is a healer, why am I still hurting?" Or perhaps you’ve seen others claim to have "healing gifts" and felt skeptical because their actions didn't seem to match the Jesus you read about in the Bible.

At Boundless Online Church, we want to walk through this with you. We believe in a God who is both infinitely powerful and incredibly tender toward those who are suffering.

Healing and the Atonement

The foundation of our belief in healing is the "Atonement." This is a big church word that simply means what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. When Jesus died, He didn't just pay the price for our sins so we could go to heaven; He also took on our infirmities and diseases.

In the Assemblies of God tradition, we call this "Divine Healing," and it is one of our 16 Fundamental Truths. We believe that deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers. This means that when we pray for healing, we aren't asking God to do something that contradicts His nature. We are asking Him to manifest the wholeness that Jesus already purchased for us.

Why We Pray with Confidence

You might have heard stories of medically documented "miracles", cases where doctors had no rational explanation for a sudden recovery. These moments are beautiful reminders that God is still active.

However, biblical healing is different from the "showmanship" often seen on television. Real divine healing points people to Jesus, not to a human personality. It happens in the quietness of a hospital room, in the privacy of a bedroom, and in the community of a digital church. It is a work of the Holy Spirit, often occurring in response to the simple, humble prayer of faith.

The Great Physician and Modern Medicine

It is important to say this clearly: God often uses doctors, surgeons, and therapists as His hands. Seeking medical help is not a lack of faith. In fact, many medical breakthroughs are answers to generations of prayer.

But there are times when medicine reaches its limit. There are conditions that "man" cannot fix. In those moments, we look to the Great Physician. Whether healing comes through a slow process of recovery or an instantaneous miracle, we give the glory to God. He is the source of all life and restoration.

The "Not Yet" of Healing

We also have to be honest about the tension we live in. We live in a "fallen" world where sickness still exists. Sometimes, we pray with all the faith we have, and the healing doesn't manifest the way we hoped or as quickly as we wanted.

If you are in that "waiting room" right now, please know that God has not abandoned you. His grace is sufficient for you, even in weakness. Physical healing is a "foretaste" of the total restoration we will all experience in eternity, where there will be no more pain or tears. Until then, we continue to pray for healing on earth as it is in heaven, trusting that God’s love for us is not measured by the speed of our recovery, but by the cross of Christ.

A Message of Hope (The Gospel)

The greatest healing any of us can receive is the healing of our relationship with God. Before we were ever sick in body, we were separated from God by our "sin": the brokenness that keeps us from knowing Him.

Jesus came to bridge that gap. He lived the life we couldn't live and died the death we deserved. By believing in Him, we are made whole. This spiritual wholeness is the foundation for everything else. If you haven't met Jesus yet, that is the first step toward the "boundless" life He has for you. We help people meet Jesus and grow in faith online, and we would love to help you take that step today.

You can learn more about starting your journey at our I'm New Q&A Welcome Center.

How to Pray for Healing

If you are suffering today, you don't need a special formula or a "holy" person to reach God. You can talk to Him right now.

1. Be Honest: Tell Him where it hurts.

2. Be Bold: Ask Him for healing based on His promises in the Bible.

3. Be Surrendered: Trust that He loves you and knows what is best for your life.

A Prayer for Restoration

"Heavenly Father, I come to You today on behalf of my friend who is reading this and struggling with illness or disability. Lord, You are the Creator of every cell in our bodies. You know the pain and the frustration they are feeling. Right now, I ask for Your healing touch to rest upon them.

According to Your Word, Jesus bore our sicknesses and carried our pains. We claim that promise today. We ask for strength where there is weakness, for restoration where there is decay, and for peace that passes all understanding. Whether through the wisdom of doctors or a direct miracle from Your hand, we ask for wholeness. Most of all, let them feel Your presence and Your deep, abiding love today. In Jesus' name, Amen."

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Next Steps and Resources

We don't want you to walk through your health journey alone. Community is a vital part of the healing process. We invite you to join our Bible Study Club where we dive deeper into the promises of God together.

If you are looking for more ways to grow your faith, check out our Online Programs Sitemap to find a study or group that fits your needs.

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