Similar to the gift of miracles is the gift of healing. The term healing (íama) refers to the act of restoring someone to perfect health. Its usage in 1 Corinthians 12:9 is plural indicating various types of healing — of the blind, deaf, mute, or lame for example. The gift of healing was limited to the Twelve Apostles and their associates.
Healing in the New Testament era was unique. First, healings were instantaneous — the individual was immediately healed from their ailment.
The gift of healing was not meant as a replacement for the field of medicine. Timothy suffered from a stomach ailment for which Paul encouraged him to drink a little wine.
- But Peter said, I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk! - Acts 3:6
- [Paul] said with a loud voice, Stand upright on your feet. And he leaped up and began to walk. - Acts 14:10
Healing in the New Testament era was unique. First, healings were instantaneous — the individual was immediately healed from their ailment.
- Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. - Mark 1:42
- and they implored Him that they might just touch the fringe of His cloak; and as many as touched it were cured. - Matthew 14:36
- Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere. - Luke 9:6
The gift of healing was not meant as a replacement for the field of medicine. Timothy suffered from a stomach ailment for which Paul encouraged him to drink a little wine.
- No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments. - 1 Timothy 5:23
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