Healing Today
Who Do You Follow—Christ – Theologian – Reformers – Church Constitution – 20th century prophets or great miracle makers and healers in the name of Jesus?
A True Believer’s Reflection on Healing and Mark 16:15–18
- Is Cessationism the Truth?
There are many today—especially among Cessationists, including some Calvinists—who claim that healing, miracles, and spiritual gifts have ceased. They say that such signs were only for the apostolic age and are no longer needed now that we have the Bible.
But let us ask the honest, soul-searching question:
- Who do you follow—Jesus Christ, or man
- Are we disciples of John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, or Christ?
If Jesus is truly our Lord, Teacher, and Savior, then His words—not man’s opinions—are our final authority.
The Words of Jesus – Mark 16:15–18
15 “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;
18 They will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
These are not the words of a prophet, pope, or professor.
These are the words of the Risen King, Jesus Christ.
- So who do you follow—Jesus Christ, or man?
- What Does Cessationism Claim?
Cessationism teaches:
Healing and miracles ceased after the apostles.
Tongues and prophecy stopped with the early church.
God no longer gives signs to confirm His Word.
It’s all complete and compiled ‘The Bible’
But Jesus said, “These signs shall follow those who believe.”
Not just the apostles.
Not just in the first century.
He said: “Those who believe.”
So ask again:
- Do I believe in a living Christ or a historical christian religion divided into 45 thousand denominations that says ‘this is the truth’?
When and Where Did Jesus Say This?
After His resurrection, before His ascension.
Likely in Galilee or Jerusalem, according to parallel accounts.
This was His final instruction—His commission to the Church.
Spoken to the Eleven apostles, but directed to all future disciples.
Who Was the Audience?
Directly: the 11 remaining apostles (Judas was gone).
Indirectly: every believer, including you and me.
Jesus didn’t say these signs will follow the apostles.
He said they follow “those who believe.”
That includes farmers, fishermen, tax collectors, and even today’s mothers, teachers, drivers, and street preachers.
Key Words and Phrases
“Go” – a command to act, not to sit and study endlessly.
“Those who believe” – applies to all believers, not only church leaders.
“In My name” – the power is in Jesus’ authority, not in our worthiness.
“They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover” – this is not symbolic. It’s real. It’s a promise.
Is Healing for Today? Yes. 7 X 77 yes.
If Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), then His power to heal is still alive.
Jesus didn’t stop healing when the apostles died. He rose from the grave to live in us.
Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27).
To the church leaders and elders.
“Why do you doubt, child of God? Did not Jesus say, ‘Believe and you will see the glory of God’? Christ has not changed. His power has not faded. His compassion is still burning. If you lay hands in faith, He will touch through you. Not for your name, but for His. Healing still flows. Signs still follow. He is the Resurrection and the Life—not a memory, but a Person. Believe Him and the One who sent Him”
Warning to the Cessationist
To preach a Gospel without healing is to preach only part of the Kingdom.
To teach that God no longer heals is to make Him appear powerless, or worse, unwilling. “…..but he who does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16:16
But our God is still mighty to save.
Still full of compassion.
Still healing today.
Final Call – Believe Again
If you have been taught to doubt miracles, repent—not in shame, but in hunger.
Come back to the simple words of Jesus.
“Only believe.” – Mark 5:36
“Be it unto you according to your faith.” – Matthew 9:29
“These signs will follow those who believe.” – Mark 16:17
Let Us Pray
“Lord Jesus, forgive us for reducing Your Gospel to mere words. Restore our childlike faith. Let healing flow again through Your body. Raise up believers who walk in power, compassion, and truth. We choose to follow You, not tradition. We believe. Amen.
I Noel Christopher wrote this because, in June 2025 I met a pastor in Workington, who do not belive in healing, visions, tongues and many other things including foreigners coming over to England.