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The Healing Promise
God can heal, this is a truth clearly evident from scripture. We can agree, with absolute certainty, that God still possesses the power to do the miraculous.
In The Healing Promise Richard Mayhue Provides straight answers without compromising the Bible or God's miraculous power.
The Healing Promise includes -
A special interview with Joni Eareckson Tada where she talks about coping with the attitudes towards healing she encounters every day
A chapter by André Kole, the man behind many of David Copperfield's illusions, on techniques used in healing meetings.
A special interview with John and Patricia MacArthur about their experiences when Patricia was badly injured in a car accident
In The Healing Promise Richard Mayhue Provides straight answers without compromising the Bible or God's miraculous power.
The Healing Promise includes -
A special interview with Joni Eareckson Tada where she talks about coping with the attitudes towards healing she encounters every day
A chapter by André Kole, the man behind many of David Copperfield's illusions, on techniques used in healing meetings.
A special interview with John and Patricia MacArthur about their experiences when Patricia was badly injured in a car accident
- GenresTheology
288 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 1969
About the author
Richard L. Mayhue
27 books4 followersDr. Richard Mayhue served as Executive Vice President, Dean, and Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Theology (1989-2016) of The Master's Seminary, having retired as Research Professor of Theology Emeritus in 2016. During that time, he also served as Executive Vice President and Provost of The Master's College (2000-2008). Dick pastored previously with Dr. John F. MacArthur Jr. at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California where he had a teaching ministry and directed Shepherds' Conference, a continuing education ministry to pastors (1980-1984).
Dr. Mayhue is a graduate of The Ohio State University (B.S.) and Grace Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.). Dick held various positions in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1971.
Dr. Mayhue is a graduate of The Ohio State University (B.S.) and Grace Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.). Dick held various positions in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1971.
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May 7, 2026
1) It seems like Charismatics and so-called faith healers have dominated the healing space and monopolized the market. They poison the stream and leave behind bloated bodies that float to the surface and act as warnings to those who would drink from the fountain of heresy that continually gushes forth from these movements. A set of systematic guidelines determining what constitutes a divine healing would go a long way in clearing the confusion swirling around this topic. I think Richard Mayhue's book goes a long way in accomplishing this.
2) The healing problem has been around for decades and decades of time. So even though Mayhue wrote this book in 1997 and reprinted it in 2009 many of his points still land because not much has changed in the shell-game landscape of modern day "healing." The healings of Jesus and the apostles are set forth as the authoritative paradigm by which we should evaluate all healings. A Christian magician, Andre Kole, sheds light on the sleight of hand fakery that passes for healing. It was interesting to get a magician's perspective on this aspect. There are many performers of counterfeit miracles but nonexistent producers of real miracles. Bible passages that have been twisted to support these pseudo-miracles are dealt with and explained clearly and in context.
3) There were a few remarks that gave me pause. Kole's claim that Benny Hinn "is a sincere man who wants to serve and honor God in all he does" struck me upside the head as an absurd and ignorant claim in light of Hinn's hideous track record of blasphemy. (pg51) I disagree with Mayhue's claim that demons are evil angels. This is assumed without argumentation (pg71). In a puzzling section, Mayhue potentially leaves room for King Saul to have been a true believer (pg135)...A baffling statement in light of Saul's actions and lack of repentance. The evidence provided for this openness is unconvincing to me and is not enough to overthrow the significant case that can be made AGAINST Saul being a believer.
Overall, a clear and systematic dismantling of the healing hoaxes that have become so mainstream in Christian culture. Though not the most up-to-date book, it's appeal to Scripture and its clear exposition of a biblical framework for healing make it a cleansing read that sharply contrasts real healing from fraudulent fakery.
2) The healing problem has been around for decades and decades of time. So even though Mayhue wrote this book in 1997 and reprinted it in 2009 many of his points still land because not much has changed in the shell-game landscape of modern day "healing." The healings of Jesus and the apostles are set forth as the authoritative paradigm by which we should evaluate all healings. A Christian magician, Andre Kole, sheds light on the sleight of hand fakery that passes for healing. It was interesting to get a magician's perspective on this aspect. There are many performers of counterfeit miracles but nonexistent producers of real miracles. Bible passages that have been twisted to support these pseudo-miracles are dealt with and explained clearly and in context.
3) There were a few remarks that gave me pause. Kole's claim that Benny Hinn "is a sincere man who wants to serve and honor God in all he does" struck me upside the head as an absurd and ignorant claim in light of Hinn's hideous track record of blasphemy. (pg51) I disagree with Mayhue's claim that demons are evil angels. This is assumed without argumentation (pg71). In a puzzling section, Mayhue potentially leaves room for King Saul to have been a true believer (pg135)...A baffling statement in light of Saul's actions and lack of repentance. The evidence provided for this openness is unconvincing to me and is not enough to overthrow the significant case that can be made AGAINST Saul being a believer.
Overall, a clear and systematic dismantling of the healing hoaxes that have become so mainstream in Christian culture. Though not the most up-to-date book, it's appeal to Scripture and its clear exposition of a biblical framework for healing make it a cleansing read that sharply contrasts real healing from fraudulent fakery.
May 5, 2023
The book is really eclectic and has the feel of a bunch of articles on similar topics randomly put together however it was still a fascinating and informative read. I would recommend for any interested in the topic of healing to read.
August 8, 2011
A scriptural look at healing, providence, and the sovereignty of God. Well worth a look.
May 3, 2021
offered some good biblical perspective on miraculous healing and a great chapter from Joni Erickson Tada on suffering and healing
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