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Essential Guide to Healing, The

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This book was worth waiting for. Having heard Bill and Randy on various tapes, internet and 'live' and having read various other excellent books of theirs, this was a culmination of great theology, understanding of the current views of various church groups, wonderful testimonies and reasons for 'going for it' and a simple guide on how to 'in Jesus name'! thank you both for encouraging me (and no doubt many others) to continue to step out to see the sick healed in Jesus name.

Randy Clark and Bill Johnson have both had notable healing ministries for many years now, and they both run schools to teach other believers to do the same. They are each more than qualified to write this book on their own, and together they have produced what I believe will become a classic. There are many Christian books on healing, but this one is outstanding.
The book is full of wonderful stories. It starts with the personal testimonies of Randy and Bill where they explain how they came to believe that healing is for today. These open and honest accounts set the tone for the rest of the book.
Part 2 deals with the theology of healing. Randy first discusses the biblical context for healing, and then covers the theological objections that are often raised. He describes how the Lord's power should go with proclaiming the gospel, and that healing is for all believers. A chapter follows on factors that have contributed to a demise in faith for healing. Included here is a wonderful story of a traditional Baptist church in Brazil which went from a size of 300 when Randy first visited, to a main congregation of 9,000 plus 5,000 in satellite churches within a few years.
Bill then takes up the reigns with chapters on `Healing and the Kingdom' and `Healing and the Authority of the Believer'. He discusses the importance of the Kingdom of God where there is no sickness, the authority believers have in Christ and the way this has led to seeing miracles in public places.
Part 3 covers the practice of healing. Bill helpfully lists the things he has done to see an increase in healing by `Creating a Faith Culture', and he emphasises the power of sharing testimonies and the rich benefits he has found from doing this. Then there is a chapter on `Healing and a Prosperous Soul' which discusses the connection between the mind and physical sickness.
The final two chapters are written by Randy. There is a wonderful chapter on `Words of Knowledge for Healing', a practical guide on how to receive words, how to give words, and their power. I found this very helpful. The last chapter explains how to pray for healing, and the importance of hearing and obeying the voice of the Spirit. Randy describes a five-step model based on the way Jesus prayed for healing, a very useful framework particularly for those new to praying for healing. After Randy learned it from John Wimber he began to see many more people healed.
In summary, this is a wonderful book and I think every Christian would benefit from reading it. Buy it, read it, and put it into practice. If you are hungry for more this book could help change your life!

I have been following Bill Johnson for sometimes now and find out his no-nonsense approach to theology is quite appealing to Christians yearning for more than teachings copied from each other..this guide for healing presents biblical insight from experienced Christians with a pastoral Heart that could challenge more than one on the understanding of the Bible in this "hybrid age"

I've just finished reading this on my Kindle. I found it very inspiring as well as encouraging. They build a strong biblical foundation for healing today, and then move on to examples and how to's. Randy Clark give some very practical ways to hear God for words of knowledge for healing followed by some well worked examples of different types of illness and healing.

It's encouraged and educated me in a significant way. Now to do some more of it ...

An excellent book for all who need to be healed or those who want to be used by the Holy Spirit.. Fantastic a must. Read if you do not want to be just dried bones. Thank you Bill and Randy.

This is a book by two guys who live what they teach. When miracles happen when they pray there is something to be learnt. Buy the book and be inspired to be a world changer. Jesus did it and entrusted it to His followers. These two guys are following in His footsteps.

An awe inspiring book! I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a better understanding of God and who wants to bring about real change in the world. You may not like everything you read but you can feel the truth rising up from certain pages. Recommended for Christian readers or those interested in the Christian faith. Not for the faint hearted.

Bill Johnson has a unique and inspired knack of getting across well known biblical principles that resonate in a new and refreshing way. It has made me read Scripture in a fresh and invigorating way. I thoroughly recommend his book to all who are interested in the healing ministry.

Contents of the book is excellent and the two writers have great expertise on the subject of healing, and they speak from experience

arrived on time, was the item I did order. i am enjoying the read. shall buy similar items in the future.