Absolutely! Healing is very much available today, and it’s something you can confidently believe in. The Bible makes it clear that God’s healing power isn’t confined to the past—it’s alive and active for us now.

First, let’s look at Jesus’ ministry. He healed countless people during His time on earth, and His work didn’t end when He ascended to heaven. Hebrews 13:8 tells us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This assures us that His healing power is just as present today as it was back then.

Healing is an integral part of Jesus’ atonement. Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV) states, “By His stripes we are healed.” This was not only a promise of physical healing but also restoration of spirit and soul (the mind and emotions). Jesus’ suffering secured healing for us, making it a part of His completed redemptive work.

Another thing to remember is that healing is more than a manifestation of God’s love and power; it is who He is. He is our Healer–His character is defined by His compassion and willingness to heal. James 5:14–15 encourages us to call for the elders of the church to pray over us if we’re sick, with the promise that the prayer of faith will restore us. 

Surround yourself with believers like those at Mountain Movers, who believe in and stand on these promises. Our community’s support and faith can strengthen yours as you trust in God’s healing.

So yes, healing is definitely available for you today. Keep seeking, praying, and believing God’s Word. Healing is as real and available today as ever.

It has already been paid for.

We live in a fallen world marked by physical decay, disease, and death–a reality that entered through Adam and Eve’s sin. These afflictions were never part of God’s original plan for humanity, and it’s certainly not His will for us to suffer with sickness today. 

Jesus Christ empowered His followers with authority to heal the sick and overcome evil (Luke 10:19). However, effectively wielding this authority requires both faith and understanding. Often, Christians struggle with illness because they have not fully realized or exercised their God-given power to rebuke sickness and claim the healing that Jesus already secured (Isaiah 53:5).

Spiritual warfare also plays a significant role. We are in a constant battle against spiritual forces that desire to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). This warfare can manifest as physical ailments. As believers, we must be vigilant, putting on the whole armor of God to stand against these attacks (Ephesians 6:11–13).

Unfortunately, many within the body of Christ remain unaware of these truths because most churches do not preach or teach the full gospel. This lack of knowledge about our identity and inheritance, along with misinformation about His nature and provision, contributes to unnecessary suffering from sickness and disease (Hosea 4:6).

The good news is through diligent study of God’s Word and guidance from the Holy Spirit, we can gain the understanding needed to walk in health and wholeness. As Jesus taught in the parable of the sower, sowing the incorruptible seed of God’s Word into the fertile soil of our hearts will yield abundant fruit (Mark 4:3-9, 13-20; Matthew 13:4-9, 18-23.). Healing is one such fruit, rightfully available to us as children of God.

God is the ultimate healer, and His role in healing is both foundational and completely fulfilled. Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, healing was fully provided as a part of our atonement—this means that, just as we are forgiven of our sins, we have also received healing for our sicknesses (Isaiah 53:5). 

This healing, like our salvation, is a completed work– it’s a done deal! Overflowing with compassion and love, God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:3). Through Christ, He has granted us the power and authority to claim our healing; we never have to “wait on God” to give what He has already generously provided. This divine healing is an integral part of the salvation package, freely available to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ, a testament to God’s amazing grace.

Our role involves actively receiving this healing and walking in faith. This means we must exercise faith in God's promises, believing and declaring that we are already healed by Jesus’ stripes. It also involves taking authority over sickness by using the name of Jesus, a right given to all believers (Mark 16:17–18). Learning God’s Word, speaking it over our lives, and standing firm against doubts and symptoms are practical steps we take to manifest healing. Additionally, maintaining a lifestyle that aligns with biblical principles helps us walk in health and wholeness.

We also have a role in the community by praying for others’ healing to share the kingdom of God through acts of compassion and power (James 5:16). Being proactive in our faith journey, seeking godly wisdom on health issues, and making wise decisions concerning our minds, emotions, and bodies, are all part of how we cooperate with God in the healing process.

While God provides the healing through His grace and power, we activate that healing in our lives through faith and obedience. It’s a partnership where God’s provision and our faith meet. Trust in His Word, take your authority, and walk in the victory that Christ has already achieved on your behalf!

Faith is the key to accessing God’s healing power. It acts as a bridge, connecting God’s promises in the spiritual realm and releasing them into the physical realm.

Faith requires that we not only hope for healing but confidently expect it despite our current circumstances (Hebrews 11:1). It actively influences how we respond to God’s promises by shifting our focus from what we see—our symptoms and sickness—to what is promised but unseen—healing in Christ.

We are called to believe and act on God’s Word. This means declaring and commanding sickness to leave, just as Jesus and the apostles did. Faith is not passive; it involves actively speaking and standing on God’s promises for healing, even when our physical reality seems unchanged.

Galatians 5:6 tells us that faith works through love so we must understand and embrace God’s love for us and His will to heal. Knowing that God loves us and wants us to be whole strengthens our faith, as does continually renewing our minds with God’s promises through scripture (Romans 10:17).

By trusting in God’s love, immersing ourselves in the Bible, and standing on the assurance that He is faithful to His Word, we can receive the healing He has already provided through through the accomplished work of the cross.

Demons are fallen angels who followed Lucifer (now known as satan) in his rebellion against God and, as a result, were cast out of heaven. These malevolent spiritual beings are determined enemies of God and His creation, operating in the spiritual realm to deceive, tempt, and ultimately destroy human beings. 

Ephesians 6:12 explains, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

Demons work 24/7 to perpetuate deception, preventing people from recognizing the truth of the gospel. Their goal is to keep people spiritually blind and in darkness, ignorant of God’s love and the salvation available to them.

These entities also target believers with deception, attempting to mislead them with false doctrines and keep them from experiencing the abundant life promised through faith in Jesus Christ. While believers are immune to demonic possession, they are still susceptible to demonic influences, which can manifest as physical illness, mental torment, and temptation to sin for all people.

These spiritual enemies distract believers with fears about their health, finances, relationships, and other life circumstances, hindering us from fulfilling our God-given purposes. That’s why Mountain Movers actively helps women receive healing and deliverance, empowering them to live out their callings and advance God's kingdom.

Believers possess the authority and power of Christ to resist and overcome demonic influences. James 4:7 gives clear instruction: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." By deeply understanding and applying God’s Word, nurturing our faith, and submitting to the Holy Spirit, we can overcome any spiritual opposition.

Born-again Christians cannot be possessed by demons because their spirit man is already possessed, or indwelt, by the Holy Spirit. There is a distinction between being fully “possessed” by a demon and being tormented, oppressed, afflicted, and influenced by a demon. Possession allows demons to take complete control over the thoughts, actions, and behaviors of a person. (Matthew 17:14-18; Luke 4:33, 8:27-33.)

At salvation, a person becomes “God-possessed” by receiving a new born-again spirit as a result of being adopted into God’s family. However, the parts of the person that remain unchanged after salvation are the body, soul, and mind. It is in these areas that demonic torment, oppression, and sickness can reside. For instance, a chronic pattern of unhealthy, negative thinking referred to as a “stronghold” can cause significant torment in the mind and soul, eventually inflicting physical pain, disease, or mental disorders.

An example of this is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a mental stronghold and condition that gives legal rights to an unclean spirit to operate. This results in Anorexia Nervosa, placing and keeping a person in severe physical, mental, and emotional bondage.

Renewing the mind with the Word of God is key to breaking down mental strongholds. When you fill your thoughts with biblical truths, you can start dismantling those oppressive patterns. It’s about getting your mind in line with God’s truth, which brings real freedom.

Deliverance, in biblical terms, refers to God's intervention to rescue His people from danger or destruction. It means saving, setting free, removing, liberating, snatching away, or escaping from spiritual, mental, emotional, or physical bondage. While deliverance often involves the casting out of demons, it extends beyond this to encompass liberation from all forms of affliction.

Deliverance is a beautiful and profound expression of God’s love and mercy. Even though Jesus is no longer physically present on earth, His power and ability to heal and deliver remain active. Deliverance, like healing, became your inheritance as God’s daughter the day you gave your life to Christ and became indwelled with the Holy Spirit. 

Through the Holy Spirit's power, you can experience complete freedom from demonic torment, affliction, oppression, and sickness. This freedom is achieved by verbally commanding evil spirits to leave in the name of Jesus Christ, the only name demons obey. Embracing deliverance as a vital part of your Christian walk enables you to undergo life-changing transformation and live out the fullness of God’s will for your life.

Yes, deliverance is biblical. The Bible documents various medical and psychiatric conditions specifically caused by demons, demonstrating the importance and reality of deliverance:

• Hearing & Speech Impediments: Mark 9:17, 25; Matthew 9:32-33

• Seizures & Convulsions: Luke 9:42; Mark 1:26

• Blindness: Matthew 12:22

• Stuttering: Luke 11:14

• Fevers: Luke 4:38-39

• Insanity: Daniel 4:33; 1 Samuel 16:14, 18:10; Mark 5:15, 18; Luke 8:27, 35-36

• Suicide & Self-Destruction: 1 Kings 18:26-28; Matthew 17:15; Mark 5:5, 9:22; John 10:10

• Emotional Torment: 1 Samuel 16:14; Matthew 4:24

• Murder: 1 Samuel 18:9-11; John 13:27; Acts 19:16

• Divination: Acts 16:16

• Deception: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

• Lying: 1 Kings 22:22; 2 Chronicles 18:20-22; John 8:44

• Strife: Judges 9:23

• Scoliosis/Arthritis: Luke 13:16

• Violence: Acts 19:16; Mark 7:30, 9:26; 1 Samuel 16:15-16

Romans 6:23 states that "the wages of sin is death," a universal principle that applies without exception. This verse does not differentiate between Christians and non-Christians, nor does it limit the consequences of sin to spiritual death alone—eternal separation from God in hell once we die. Salvation marks the first step in our journey toward becoming “Christ-like.” Through God’s grace and our free-will confession in His Son, Jesus Christ, the door to spiritual death (separation from God in eternity) is closed once and for all. Praise God!

However, we cannot overlook that sin incurs penalties, even for believers. These consequences of sin committed in the past, present, and future are authorized to be used by the enemy against us to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Understanding scriptures like Romans 6:16, James 5:14-16, James 4:7-10, and Galatians 6:7 are imperative for believers to grasp the significance of healing and deliverance.

While it is comforting to know that our merciful God forgives our past sins and will continue to forgive present and future ones, it is naive to believe there are no earthly consequences for sin. Understanding spiritual laws, such as the law of sowing and reaping established by our sovereign and holy God, is crucial. Ignorance in this area keeps us in captivity, hindering us from fully accessing all of God’s promises and blessings for our lives.

For more insights, visit our blog ‘The Wages of Sin’.

There are many ways to tell if you are under the influence of demons. Meeting with an anointed minister you trust can provide personalized guidance.

First, it is important to understand that demons can interact with and influence you in various ways to gain access to your life, many of them on a regular basis. These avenues include movies, TV, music, the internet, religion, occult items, drugs, alcohol, medicine, and even other people. The spiritual realm is constantly influencing us and is, in fact, more real than the natural realm we experience. Not understanding this truth allows satan and his kingdom to operate legally on a massive scale.

Demonic spirits can gain full access to someone who is unsaved (an unbeliever) and can also influence a saved person (a believer) who is not fully submitted to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. This lack of submission results in an unrenewed mind, which is the ultimate breeding ground for the enemy who seeks to devour your life as a Christian. An unrenewed mind can influence you to sin through temptation, enticement, deception, seduction, and lies, affecting your thoughts, attitudes, actions, behaviors, and choices. The enemy wants you to sin more than anything else because it gives him more access to every area of your life. Sin is the biggest entry point for demons (John 5:14). An unrenewed mind is the biggest entry point for sin. 

Continued sin is rebellion and can lead to all types of demonic affliction, torment, and oppression. This can manifest as addictions, disorders, sicknesses, diseases, poverty, premature death, accidents, and most importantly, your inability to fulfill God’s call on your life. Many spirits have had a big head start in your life by working through unresolved trauma, abandonment, rejection, unforgiveness, abuse, self-hatred, fear, and ignorance of God’s Word. In many cases, simply renewing your mind is not enough initially to help you break free from demonic torment, and deliverance will be necessary.

Demons can also operate around you through objects and experiences. Many Christians have witnessed demonic activity in their own homes or experienced it through haunted house situations, Ouija boards, séances, scary movies, occult objects, or new age and occult practices.

Additionally, demons can operate through other people. For example, many Christians suffer mental and emotional torment from someone close to them, such as an angry, abusive, controlling spouse or a critical, manipulative parent.

It is crucial to understand that we are not fighting flesh and blood, including objects or people. We are battling an unseen realm that uses any means necessary to steal, kill, and destroy. Remembering who the real enemy is helps you avoid picking up hurts, anger, offenses, and wounds that could hinder your healing. Deliverance and consistent renewing of the mind allow you to forgive those who hurt you, which is essential for lasting freedom. As you grow stronger and more spiritually mature, you will be able to actively resist the devil, so he will flee permanently from your life without the need for a deliverance minister.

Just like a medical condition diagnosed by a physician, demonic influence can manifest through various symptoms. Symptoms of spirits typically include:

• Physical Illnesses: Persistent ailments with multiple and conflicting diagnoses.

• Personality Disorders: Unusual disorders that persist despite treatment.

• Nightmares: Odd or disturbing nightmares and repetitive bad dreams.

• Anxiety & Depression: Unexplained, chronic depression or anxiety.

• Addictions: Chronic dependencies on food, drugs, pornography, medications, video games, gambling, or sex.

• Uncontrolled Emotions: Periods of rage, grief, despair, lust, and cursing.

• Relationship Issues: Chronic dysfunction in relationships, repeated broken relationships, and divorce.

• Arrogance & Pride: Overbearing pride and arrogance.

• Mental Health Issues: Phobias, paranoia, and illogical stress conditions.

• Spiritual Apathy: Lack of interest or enthusiasm in spiritual matters.

• Chronic Negative Thinking: Persistent negative thought patterns.

• Inability to Love: Difficulty in giving or receiving love.

• Lack of Compassion: Insensitivity toward others, especially the lost.

• Narcissism and Self-Hatred: Self-centered behavior and low self-esteem.

• Lifestyle Disruptions: Frequent moving, unemployment, job hopping, church hopping, sporadic church attendance, etc.

A stronghold is an unhealthy mindset that manifests as persistent mental and emotional turmoil, stealing a person’s ability to trust in God’s unconditional love, goodness, and mercy.

There are likely demonic strongholds in a person’s life when they are unable to gain or keep victory in an area of their life despite trying to do all the “right” biblical things. Examples of strongholds include depression, extreme fear or panic attacks, paranoias, addictions, perversions (such as chronic masturbation, pornography, homosexuality, child molestation, and more), fear, lying, guilt, shame, and other pervasive negative mindsets.

Other examples of strongholds include doubting one’s salvation, repeatedly rededicating one’s life to Christ, feeling perpetually condemned and guilty about the past, chronic negative thinking or overthinking, experiencing double-mindedness, and struggling with a continual state of fear that breeds doubt and unbelief.

While many of these strongholds can be dismantled and overcome through consistent renewing of the mind, many times chronic negative mindsets and beliefs can create a form of mind control that will not allow a person to understand or interpret scripture correctly in order to be set free. This can increase the torment and, even worse, potentially lead someone away from reading the Bible.

Seeking help from an experienced minister or a biblically sound counselor can play a vital role in effectively beginning the journey of healing and deliverance.

Yes, many people who are delivered from spirits can become re-infected. To prevent this, it’s essential to cultivate an intimate relationship with Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Healing and deliverance are not quick fixes or “cure-alls” for problems. Enduring in your pursuit of spiritual growth and relationship with Christ is key to maintaining your deliverance and healing. You MUST consistently renew your mind to receive God’s promises and fulfill your purpose. This proactive approach helps ensure lasting deliverance and spiritual health.

The short answer is no. The Bible describes deliverance as “the children’s bread,” referring to children of God. To become a child of God, one must fully surrender their life under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, becoming born again and indwelled with the Holy Spirit.

John 1:12 (ESV) beautifully describes this qualification: “But to all who did receive Him, to those who believe in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God.” This transformation is known as being born again. Only then can the Holy Spirit take residence in your spirit to conform you to His likeness.

The Holy Spirit will not indwell anyone who is not born again (John 3:3-8; 2 Timothy 2:19; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 3:16). It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit, under the authority and Lordship of Jesus Christ, that demons will flee. 

Being a born-again, Spirit-filled Christian is the only thing that authorizes deliverance. The first step in attaining spiritual victory over the enemy is placing all faith and trust in the only One who can deliver you.

Inner healing techniques are becoming very popular in Christian circles to address the mental, physical, and emotional struggles of believers. One well-known inner healing ministry is Sozo, modeled after spiritual practices observed during past revivals.

The word “sozo” in Greek means to save and deliver. While the word itself is biblical, many techniques used in Sozo ministry are controversial due to their incorporation of new-age philosophies such as guided visualization and meditation. Sozo aims to identify and remove the roots or blockages that hinder an individual’s connection with God to facilitate healing.

Despite appearing as a unique and viable avenue of healing and breakthrough and even resulting in positive effects, these healing techniques are spiritually dangerous. They can give a false sense of healing and cause further harm that may not manifest until years later. Most inner healing techniques, including Sozo, do not involve casting out the demonic spirits causing torment. Jesus never used inner healing techniques on the people He ministered to; instead, He cast out spirits and demons.

Deliverance focuses on expelling evil spirits, while inner healing often addresses mental, emotional, and physical wounds without necessarily confronting the spiritual forces behind them.

Inner healing should always be seen as a direct byproduct of deliverance and renewing the mind through the Word of God. True spiritual freedom and healing come through the transformative power of God’s Word.

Deliverance has gotten a bad rap in the church for many reasons. One significant reason is Hollywood’s extreme and sensational portrayal of deliverance in movies like The Exorcist and The Conjuring, which misrepresent the true, biblical nature of deliverance and create fear and misunderstanding among Christians.

Another reason is that the devil has convinced the Church of the widespread misconception that deliverance is unnecessary once a person becomes born again. This deception stems from a lack of knowledge about two important concepts: carryover and backsliding. Carryover refers to the lingering effects of past sins and spiritual influences, while backsliding is the return to sinful behaviors after salvation Without understanding these issues, believers may remain bound despite their faith. (See ‘What is backsliding?’ FAQ for more details).

Deliverance and healing also require genuine repentance, a topic that is rarely emphasized in modern churches. James 4:6-10 (AMP) highlights the importance of repentance, yet many churches neglect this fundamental teaching.

Additionally, the enemy has strategically inundated society with distractions and alternatives that continually offer quick fixes to our problems, rendering God’s Word of no effect in many lives. Why would Christians seek biblical healing and deliverance when they can take a pill for anxiety, see a shrink for emotional struggles, or, if they get cancer, simply burn it, cut it out, or medicate?

Many churches have become overly seeker-friendly, attempting to fit in with modern culture rather than adhering to biblical truths. This watered-down, feel-good church is thriving, and the body of Christ as a whole is paying a high price of spiritual impoverishment for its ignorance and avoidance of deliverance and healing.

The sad result is that many Christians are becoming casualties of warfare. The Church must return to the teachings of deliverance and healing to equip believers for the battles we face. Ignoring these teachings leaves Christians vulnerable and unable to experience the freedom and power available through Christ.

The simple answer is yes. Demonic deception is rampant in many churches. Keep in mind, there is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Satan has historically used church and religion to deceive humanity for thousands of years. Just as demons frequent nightclubs, they also infiltrate churches because satan hates God and, therefore, those who seek to follow, love, worship, and serve God. He uses his demons to infect churches in several ways, most prevalently through music and promoting false doctrines as the correct and best way to know God.

Unfortunately, the division and diversity in religious doctrines have given satan’s kingdom a significant advantage to weaken the church as a whole. Without biblical knowledge and understanding of God’s Word, people will increasingly fall prey to deception as they remain indoctrinated by one of the many religious denominations.

Please be aware that massive deception operates in all religions, including Catholicism, Protestantism, Baptist, Methodist, Mormonism, Lutheran, Seventh Day Adventist, Jehovah’s Witness, Islam, and many others. Because their followers have been heavily entrenched and indoctrinated over time, it is often very difficult to share God’s Word with them effectively. The enemy has leavened (corrupted, defiled) them through deception.

Jesus warned us in Galatians 5:9 (AMP) that “A little leaven [a slight inclination to error, or a few false teachers] leavens the whole batch [it perverts the concept of faith and misleads the church].” The Bible’s explicit warnings about deception in the last days call for constant discernment, especially amidst “new” movements and semi-cults that are becoming extremely popular today, such as the Charismatic/Pentecostal, New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), and Word of Faith movements. These too must be examined for errors and counterfeit signs and wonders.

Finding a church should never rely on denomination labels, craving a place to belong, or seeking emotional and sensual experiences or “encounters” with God. We must be able to accurately divide the Word of God by understanding Scripture so that we do not come under the influence of seducing spirits and doctrines of demons, as warned about in 1 Timothy 4:1.

Paul also cautioned the Galatians and Corinthians about bewitchment by false teaching (Galatian 3:1; 2 Corinthians 11:4). The devil knew exactly what he was doing when he created all of these false religions and belief systems. His goal has always been to divide and conquer the church.

The rule of thumb regarding church is simple: Know Jesus personally through His Word first, and He will help you find a solid and mature church. This foundation will make sure you fully understand His Word rather than just knowing “about” Jesus through a church so you can resist the enemy’s efforts to deceive and divide.