V.23. Does one have to believe to be healed? Here are some thoughts from a layman. I think "believe" can refer to various applications. To believe in Jesus for salvation, means to trust / rely on his promises as we personally recieve them / Him into our lives. In our V.23, it seems Jesus is saying, "All things are possible to him that believeth" (trusts/relies on them to happen.) In 1 Cor.14:22, I think "believe" refers to believing in spiritual gifts, in addition to believing in Jesus as Savior. I have read that Doctors say, faith is a contributing factor in healing. Probably any faith. However; active faith in the present unlimited healing power of a caring almighty God is more effective. I believe that the faith of Jesus, entrusted to his own ( Jude 1:3), should be recieved and spoken into action, in order to be truly effective in any work of God.
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