Within the Christian community, nonsense and reprehensible corruption frequently accompany the practice of believing prayer for the physical healing of our bodies. For the love of money and the gain of reputation and fame, unscrupulous Christian ministers often slander the Lords name and abusively victimize those with genuine physical need. Dr. Stephen Crosby presents a biblical, Christ-centered, reasonable and redemptive alternative to the saturation of hype and manipulation in popular Christian media, thought, and ministry regarding the power of God to heal our bodies.

Table of Contents

Endorsements

Introduction

Chapter 1: Why Bother?

Chapter 2: The Nature of God and Christ

Chapter 3: Suffering, Healing, and the Sovereignty of God

Chapter 4: Healing and the Atonement

Chapter 5: Healing and Faith

Chapter 6: The Gifts of Healings

Chapter 7: Charisma and Community

Chapter 8: The Mind-Soul-Body Connection

Chapter 9: Healing and the Community

Chapter 10: Health and Healing in Antiquity

Appendix A: Practical Protocols for Spiritual Gift Ministry

Appendix B: Specialized Reading List

Appendix C: Forty Answers to The Question

Appendix D: New Identity and Inheritance Scripture References

Recommended Reading

About the Author

Stephen Crosby and his wife, Rita, were saved in the mid-1970s when the charismatic renewal swept through upstate New York, converting thousands of young hippies. Since then, the Crosbys lives and ministry have geographically spanned North America. They have pioneered and pastored local churches in the states and ministered in churches, seminars, and Bible schools in nations on four continents. They currently minister in a prophetic and apostolic dimension within the Body of Christ. Dr. Crosby is also an adjunct professor for Christian Life School of Theology and the author of seven books. The Crosbys have been married for 35 years and have three grown children and four grandchildren.