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To the curious crowd pressing about Jesus there was imparted no vital power. But the suffering woman who touched Him in faith received healing. So in spiritual things does the casual contact differ from the touch of faith. To believe in Christ merely as the Saviour of the world can never bring healing to the soul. The faith that is unto salvation is not a mere assent to the truth of the gospel. True faith is that which receives Christ as a personal Saviour. God gave His only-begotten Son, that I, by believing in Him, “should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 . When I come to Christ, according to His word, I am to believe that I receive His saving grace. The life that I now live, I am to “live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 .

Spiritual healing and salvation come through personal, active faith in Christ rather than mere casual contact or intellectual assent. The text discusses spiritual principles regarding faith and salvation rather than testable medical claims.

Many hold faith as an opinion. Saving faith is a transaction, by which those who receive Christ join themselves in covenant relation with God. A living faith means an increase of vigor, a confiding trust, by which, through the grace of Christ, the soul becomes a conquering power.

Saving faith is a covenant relationship that brings spiritual vigor and power through Christ's grace. The focus is strictly on the theological and spiritual definition of faith.

Faith is a mightier conqueror than death. If the sick can be led to fix their eyes in faith upon the Mighty Healer, we shall see wonderful results. It will bring life to the body and to the soul.

Directing the sick to look in faith to the Healer brings spiritual and physical renewal. Includes a mind-body claim connecting faith-focus to physical health outcomes.

In working for the victims of evil habits, instead of pointing them to the despair and ruin toward which they are hastening, turn their eyes away to Jesus. Fix them upon the glories of the heavenly. This will do more for the saving of body and soul than will all the terrors of the grave when kept before the helpless and apparently hopeless.

Directing individuals struggling with evil habits toward Jesus and heavenly glories is more effective for saving body and soul than emphasizing terrors. Makes a comparative claim about the psychological and behavioral efficacy of positive hope versus fear-based approaches in addiction recovery.