Faith for Salvation, Faith for Healing—It’s the Same Faith: So Why Is Healing Harder to Believe?

Salvation through Jesus Christ encompasses much more than just the assurance of eternal life—it brings redemption, atonement, healing, protection, provision, and restoration. If we were to visualize salvation as a vast ocean, then the many blessings and manifestations that flow from it—such as healing, deliverance, and provision—are like rivers and streams that flow outward, nourishing every area of our lives.

Yet, while many believers easily grasp the certainty of their salvation, they often struggle to fully embrace other promises, particularly healing.

Why is that?

The Same Faith That Saves Also Heals

The faith by which we receive salvation is the same faith by which we receive healing. Scripture makes it clear:

Ephesians 2:8 – "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God."

Isaiah 53:5 – "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."

1 Peter 2:24 – "Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed."

The same Jesus who bore our sins on the cross also bore our sicknesses. Salvation and healing were both accomplished in His same sacrifice, yet many find it easier to claim salvation than to claim healing.

Why Do People Struggle to Believe for Healing?

One reason salvation is easier to grasp is that it involves a tangible, outward expression. Many believers can recall the moment they repented, confessed Jesus as Lord, and perhaps even participated in baptism. There was a visible, emotional and physical act attached to it. They can say with certainty, "I did this, and I believe I am saved."

However, healing often presents a challenge because it requires an internal and external fight—one that is not immediately validated by what we see or feel. A person can declare, "I am healed by the stripes of Jesus," yet still feel pain, symptoms, or weakness in their body.

The natural world seems to contradict the spiritual reality, creating a mental and emotional battle that salvation does not necessarily present in the same way.

Many believers struggle to fully accept divine healing, not only because they’ve been conditioned to trust the medical system over God’s Word, but also because their doctors often present opposing evidence through lab work, scans, and clinical reports. When a doctor hands someone a diagnosis, it becomes tangible proof of their condition—proof that seems to contradict the unseen reality of healing already accomplished through Christ.

Faith Must Continue, Even When the Evidence Says Otherwise

This is where faith is truly tested. Faith is not denying reality, but believing in a greater reality. The moment someone stands on God’s promise of healing, the enemy will use every natural confirmation—pain, symptoms, lab results, and doctor’s words—to shake their belief.

Yet, Scripture reminds us:

Hebrews 11:1 – "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Faith is right now, not yesterday; not tomorrow. Now!  Faith is the EVIDENCE of your manifestation of Healing, not the healing itself.  

2 Corinthians 5:7 – "For we walk by faith, not by sight."

"Sight" is those lab results and reports.  Faith is believing what God tells you in the Healing scriptures.  Find those.  THOSE are your medicine.

Doctors are trained to treat based on physical evidence, and while medicine has its place, it operates within natural limitations. But believers are called to operate in God’s unlimited truth. Healing is not just a hopeful possibility—it is already done. Now, walk it out!

• Isaiah 53:5 – "By His stripes we ARE healed."

• 1 Peter 2:24 – "By His stripes you WERE healed."

If God’s Word says healing is already finished, then faith must continue despite lab results, despite symptoms, despite what the natural world presents. This faith isn’t passive—it must be confessed and declared continuously.

The Fear Factor:

One of the greatest obstacles in receiving healing is fear, and doctors—whether intentionally or not—can be major contributors to it.

• A patient walks in with minor symptoms, but the doctor presents the worst-case scenario.

• Lab results show an issue, and instead of hope, the doctor gives a timeline of decline.

• Scans confirm a diagnosis, and fear takes hold, becoming stronger than faith.

Doctors often do not realize the power of their words. Many times, a diagnosis becomes a death sentence, not because the condition itself is fatal, but because fear grips the patient and faith is abandoned.

Yet, Proverbs 18:21 reminds us: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

Choosing Faith

The moment a person agrees with fear, they step into its reality. The more they replay the doctor’s words in their mind, the more they begin to believe the sickness is stronger than their faith. But God calls believers to fight the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12)—to hold onto His Word above all else. That means:

✅ Speaking healing out loud daily.

✅ Rejecting fear and replacing it with God’s promises.

✅ Not letting lab results become a final verdict.

✅ Trusting that the Great Physician has the final say.

This struggle is not new. Even in Jesus’ day, people found it easier to believe in forgiveness of sins than in physical healing. In Mark 2:9-11, when Jesus healed the paralytic, He asked:

"Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise, take up your bed and walk’?"

Don't you see even here Jesus was saying the same thing this article is about!

Jesus made it clear that both salvation and healing come from the same authority—the same power that forgives sin is the power that heals. Yet, people often struggle to accept healing because it requires them to look beyond their present condition and believe in a promise that contradicts what their body tells them.

Many people struggle to believe in divine healing because they have been conditioned from an early age to place more trust in doctors and medical science than in the Word of God. Our society has trained us to follow medical advice without question, often prioritizing a doctor's diagnosis over God’s promises. And, if you haven't been following Jesus with intention you may not even know healing is for you because you didn't study the Word of God. Now you know!

A simple Google search will confirm that the United States has one of the worst diets in the world, filled with toxic foods and drinks that contribute to disease. Instead of addressing the root cause, the medical system is largely structured to treat symptoms, not to eradicate the underlying problem. Doctors are trained to manage conditions rather than cure them, and as a result, most patients who visit a doctor leave with a prescription, a scheduled procedure, or, in some cases, a dire prognosis.

Meanwhile, the actual cause of the illness—often rooted in diet, stress, or environmental toxins—remains unaddressed, continuing to fester beneath the surface.

But the real underlying issue in all of this is fear.

When people receive a bad medical report, fear grips them. The world has trained us to immediately accept a doctor’s word as the final authority, often without questioning whether God has a higher truth. Instead of standing firm on “By His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5), many immediately ask, “What do the doctors say?” Fear enters through reports, statistics, and worst-case scenarios, convincing people that healing is uncertain or unattainable. I do believe doctors and testing have a wonderful place in the treatment of sickness and disease, hands down, but only if you search and kill the root, not treat symptoms.

Yet, fear and faith cannot coexist.

2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

If you begin to sense fear-- that is not from God. Slow down. Get back to where you can hear from God. Find your peace. Whatever you do, find you peace.

Mark 5:36 – "Do not be afraid; only believe."

Jesus Himself showed us how to handle bad reports. When Jairus’ servants came with the news that his daughter had died, Jesus didn’t allow fear to take hold. Instead, He immediately told Jairus, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” The world says, “You need to accept reality,” but Jesus says, “Believe in Me, and you will see the glory of God” (John 11:40).

The Pharmaceutical Trap

Most people who step into a doctor’s office in the U.S. leave with a prescription drug regimen that often leads to more complications. Many medications are designed nemotot to heal but to maintain an illness—ensuring that the pharmaceutical industry continues to profit. It’s a cycle:

1. Eat toxic food.

2. Get sick.

3. Go to the doctor.

4. Receive pharmaceuticals to mask the symptoms.

5. Experience side effects, leading to more prescriptions.

   
   

All the while, the root of the problem—poor nutrition, spiritual unrest, emotional stress, and fear—is left untouched. The system isn’t designed to heal; it’s designed to manage illness indefinitely. And this cycle is driven by a fear-based mentality:

• Fear of sickness leads people to overmedicate.

• Fear of death leads them to trust medicine over divine healing.

• Fear of rejecting the world’s system keeps people from seeking God’s supernatural provision.

Yet, Scripture tells us:

Psalm 103:2-3 – "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases."

Jeremiah 17:5 – "Thus says the Lord: 'Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord.'”

Exodus 15:26 – “I am the Lord who heals you.”

Choosing Faith Over Fear

There’s nothing inherently wrong with doctors or medicine—God can and does work through them and alongside them, and He gives wisdom for medical advancements. But the problem arises when people put more faith in medicine than in God. Healing isn’t just about removing sickness; it’s about breaking free from a system designed to keep people dependent.

To truly walk in divine health, believers must renew their minds (Romans 12:2) and reject the fear-based culture that exalts disease over healing, medicine over faith, and earthly wisdom over God’s promises.

It’s time to stop managing sickness and start claiming healing.

Yes, doctors can treat symptoms, but only God can heal. And His healing isn’t temporary—it’s complete, lacking nothing.

• "And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up." (James 5:15)

• "I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds," says the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17)

When faced with sickness, believers must make a choice: Will I fear, or will I stand on faith? The world may push pharmaceuticals, but God has already provided healing. The question is, who will you believe?

Did you know that in certain provinces of China, doctors are actually paid a flat salary by the government, and if their patients get sick, they are fined a small amount? Their job is to keep people healthy, not just to treat them when they become ill. In other words, they are financially incentivized to prevent sickness rather than profit from disease. How many doctors would flee their profession if this became the new normal? And please dont forget GOOD doctors do exist: Ones that value health over money.

Now, contrast that with the healthcare system in the United States. Here, doctors make money only when people stay sick. The entire system is built on managing illness, not curing it. Instead of focusing on prevention or addressing root causes, most doctors operate within a structure that ensures a steady flow of prescriptions, procedures, and repeat visits—all of which keep patients dependent on pharmaceutical drugs for life.

The Profit-Driven Medical Industry

The U.S. healthcare system is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and pharmaceutical companies play a massive role in how doctors practice medicine. Many doctors receive financial incentives from pharmaceutical companies for prescribing certain medications. This is documented fact, not conspiracy. (Let's not forget all that happened during Covid).

Drug manufacturers spend billions on marketing and incentives to ensure their products remain the "go-to" treatment for any condition—whether it's actually needed or not.

• Instead of focusing on nutrition, patients are given pills.

• Instead of addressing lifestyle changes, doctors push medications.

• Instead of fixing the root cause, they treat symptoms.

It's an endless cycle:

1. Poor diet, stress, and environmental toxins lead to sickness.

2. Doctors prescribe pharmaceuticals instead of addressing the cause.

3. The drugs cause side effects, leading to more prescriptions.

4. Patients become dependent, ensuring long-term customers for Big Pharma.

   
   

Absolute Corruption

This system isn't designed to heal—it's designed to profit. Pharmaceutical companies are among the most powerful industries in the world, and their influence reaches deep into medical schools, government policies, and even the media. Many medical students are taught to prescribe drugs as the first and primary solution to nearly every health issue, with little to no training in holistic or nutritional health.

When you treat the whole person with a team of professional doctors, holistic practitioners, and spiritual counsel, your foundation becomes incredibly strong and well-rounded. Keep God at the helm.  

Think about this: If doctors in the U.S. were financially rewarded for keeping people healthy, rather than for treating sickness, the entire healthcare system would look completely different. Instead, the current model ensures that patients remain lifelong customers rather than truly healed individuals.

The Bible warns us about corruption like this:

1 Timothy 6:10 – "For the love of money is the root of all evil."

Isaiah 1:23 – "Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts."

What’s the Real Solution?

The world’s system is broken. But God’s system never fails. True healing doesn’t come from a prescription pad—it comes from faith in God's promises and from treating the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Yes, medicine has its place, but believers must stop blindly trusting a system that profits from their sickness and start trusting in the Great Physician, Jesus Christ. His healing is complete, permanent, and free—unlike the world’s corrupt system that thrives on keeping people unwell.

The question remains: Are we putting more faith in doctors and pharmaceutical companies than in God’s Word? Because the truth is, healing has already been paid for—by Jesus, not by insurance.

This verse here might just blow your mind and really help to bring in how dire and dangerous this situation is: This is biblical prophecy for the end times:

"For your merchants were the great men of the earth, for by your sorcery (pharmakeia) all the nations were deceived." (Revelation 18:23, NKJV)

Understanding "Pharmakeia" in the Bible

The Greek word used for sorcery in this verse is φαρμακεία (pharmakeia), which is where we get the modern word pharmacy. In biblical times, pharmakeia referred to the use of drugs, potions, and magical enchantments—often linked to idolatry, deception, and spiritual corruption.

This is significant because it suggests that the world will be deceived through the misuse of substances, medicines, and practices tied to control and manipulation. Whether through literal drugs, corrupt systems, or spiritual deception, this verse warns of a world entranced by something that leads people away from truth, away from God.

Galatians 5:19-21 – "Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery (pharmakeia), hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God."

2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 – "The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved."

The Bible warns that deception through "pharmakeia" (sorcery, drug use, or manipulative systems) will be a major tool used against the nations. Whether this is through literal pharmaceuticals, mind-altering substances, or a system that controls people through fear and dependence, the warning is clear—be spiritually discerning and trust God over the world’s systems.

As believers, we must ask ourselves: Are we relying more on the world’s prescriptions for health, peace, and solutions—or are we standing on the truth of God’s Word?

Faith in the Unseen

 This image captures the unseen power of faith through the growth of a plant. Beneath the soil, where the eye cannot see, roots are forming, stretching deep, and drawing in life. Though the surface appears barren, something is happening all along.

Then, one day, a small shoot emerges—proof of what was already at work in the hidden place. Over time, that shoot grows into a mighty tree, revealing what was once invisible.

Healing, like salvation, requires faith in the unseen. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." When we believe for healing, we are not denying reality—we are choosing to believe God’s Word over our current experience. After all, He made you. Don't you think he knows how your body works even when the check engine light comes on?

When a person first confesses Christ, they may not feel different, but they believe they are saved because the Word of God says so. Likewise, when a person believes for healing, they may not immediately feel different, but they hold onto the truth that they are healed because God’s Word declares it.

Ephesians 2:8-9 –"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

✅ No one debates this—salvation is by grace through faith, not by our own efforts.

Romans 10:9-10 –"That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

✅ Everyone agrees—confessing and believing in Jesus is what brings salvation.

Acts 16:30-31 –"And he brought them out and said, 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' So they said, 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.'"

✅ This is the direct answer to the question of salvation—believe in Jesus.

John 3:16 –"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

✅ This verse is foundational—believers stand on it without doubt.

This image reveals the unseen reality of sickness, showing that what we see is only the surface. Above ground, a person appears visibly sick, weak, and struggling, representing the symptoms that are easily noticed. But below the surface, the hidden root system tells the deeper story—dark, tangled roots spreading deep, symbolizing stress, poor diet, fear, trauma, and spiritual burdens that feed the sickness.

Just like a plant’s growth starts underground, so does sickness. Treating only what is seen without addressing the root cause allows the problem to grow back. True healing begins beneath the surface—where the unseen must be dealt with first.

The Parallel to Healing

If we can fully accept these salvation scriptures without question, why do so many believers struggle to accept healing scriptures with the same confidence?

Healing was provided the same way salvation was—through Jesus' finished work on the cross. Yet, people often doubt healing even though it's in the same atonement package:

• Isaiah 53:5 – "By His stripes we are healed."

• 1 Peter 2:24 – "By whose stripes you were healed."

Healing is something you have not something you get.  But the devil assumes you are ignorant so if he can make you believe a lie, then he can mess with you and he starts in your mind. If you don't take time to study the Word of God, you are ignorant.  Stop listing to preachers and thinking thats enough.  That preacher won't be going to the doctors with you- its going to be all about you.

If we can believe without hesitation that we are saved, why do we hesitate to believe we are healed? It's the same faith! The challenge isn’t whether God has provided healing—it's whether people will accept it the same way they accept salvation.

The Fight of Faith

Healing requires perseverance. The enemy often attacks in the area of faith, using pain, symptoms, and doubt to shake a believer’s confidence. This is why Paul calls it "the good fight of faith" (1 Timothy 6:12). Unlike salvation, which is often perceived as a one-time moment of decision, healing can require ongoing faith, prayer, and standing on God’s Word.

When the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5:25-34 reached out to touch Jesus’ garment, she had already suffered for twelve years. Yet, she said to herself, "If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well." Despite her pain and suffering, she acted in faith, believing in the unseen before she experienced the healing. Faith is an action.

Receiving Healing Like Salvation

So how can believers walk in healing just as they walk in the assurance of salvation?

• Stand on the Word – Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Immerse yourself in Scriptures about healing.

• Confess the Promise – Speak what God says about your healing, even when symptoms persist. Life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21).

• See it as Done – Jesus already accomplished healing on the cross. Just as we believe in salvation without seeing heaven yet, we must believe in healing before we see physical results. Visual yourself healed doing things that healed people do.

• Resist the Enemy – Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we resist him by standing firm in faith. He will infiltrate you every thought, every day, every moment. You must submerge yourself in healing scriptures. When Satans and his minions whisper into your mind, you speak back the word of God in its place. Gods word is the last word. You control that part.

• Keep Walking by Faith – Even if healing is not immediate, keep believing. Many times in Scripture, healing came as they went (Luke 17:14).

YouTube has plenty of videos that repeatedly read healing scriptures—let them soak into your spirit until healing manifests. But it’s an ongoing process. Sleep while listening to God’s healing promises. Cut out distractions like movies—they don’t heal you, they pull you away from what does! Now is the time to be tenacious—speak healing over your body and tell it which direction it’s going!

The same faith that secures salvation also secures healing. While salvation is often easier to grasp because of its outward expression, healing requires an internal faith battle that contradicts natural senses. However, God’s Word remains true: By His stripes, we WERE healed. If we can believe in salvation without seeing heaven yet, we can also believe in healing, even when symptoms persist. It’s all part of the same redemption package—Jesus paid for it all.

Just as you confidently declare, "I know that I am saved," you can boldly declare, "I know that I am healed." WALK IT OUT!

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