The prayer of faith can bring healing. Anointing with oil is a Biblical method of offering prayer on behalf of those who desire healing. We understand the oil to be symbolic of the Holy Spirit. It does not contain power in itself to bring healing, nor do the hands of those who pray or administer the anointing. Rather, it is the prayer which is offered in faith that brings us to God in submission for his will to be accomplished in our lives.
Prayer prepares the sick to accept the healing of the whole person.
Guidance is received for those who will be God's instruments in the healing. Prayer opens lives to the healing power of God to work in the spirit, mind, and body of those who are sick. We Believe may not be downloaded or reproduced for distribution or resale. We Believe to Churches of God Publications .