EXORCISM AND HEALING IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

The belief that God can still exorcise and heal is very strong in our society. There are numerous faith healing ministries and many Pentecostal Churches that take exorcism and healing as their major activity. In mainline denominations people come requesting for prayers for their various problems. There are many examples of exorcism and healing of various kinds in the Bible and many people believe that the Church must be involved in this ministry. With this in mind it is examined in this paper that exorcism and healing in the New Testament which is contained in the promise of Christ to his followers that they will be able to perform miracles. Explored in the paper is the New Testament understanding of sickness, method of healing, sicknesses, and the power employed to exorcise and heal. From the New Testament examples, exorcism and healing were not limited to believers but unbelievers were able to exorcise and heal also. All these are to help us evaluate the activities oft hose who exorcise and heal today.