Costi W. Hinn - More Than a Healer: Not the Jesus You Want, but the Jesus You Need

During the first decade of my quadriplegia, I earnestly sought healing for my paralyzed limbs and was disappointed that God kept saying no. Over time, I realized that a no answer to my prayers meant a more courageous spirit, an enduring faith, a more buoyant hope of heaven, a deeper engagement in prayer, more compassion for others who hurt, and a rigorous confidence in Gods power in weakness. This was a deeper healing that truly satisfied. It is why I am solidly behind the remarkable new book you hold in your hands. In More Than a Healer, Pastor Hinn gives thorough and convincing reasons why God does not always heal, as well as the best of reasons for why Christ can always be trusted when there is no miracle. I give this powerful work a solid thumbs-up!

JONI EARECKSON TADA, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

My friend Costi Hinn has written another vitally important book. He sets our eyes not on what we want Jesus to do for us but on who Jesus really is. As someone who has prayed daily for nearly four years that God would take away my beloved wifes cancer, I can tell you that regardless of what God chooses to do, he has been absolutely faithful to us. My wife, who goes deep in Gods Word daily, says, I wouldnt trade for anything what God has taught me about himself through this cancer. The ultimate healing is in the resurrection, and it awaits all of us who know him. May our hearts overflow with gratitude when he chooses to heal here and now, but may our ultimate hope rest in the blood-bought eternal healing that is his absolute promise. Costi Hinn knows this to be true and is a voice of God speaking hope-giving truth in a world of lies, not only outside the church but sometimes inside.

RANDY ALCORN, author, If God Is Good, Happiness, and Heaven

Jesus healing is far more comprehensive than health, wealth, and prosperity gospel preachers would want you to believe. Our friend Costis new book can help every Christian understand who Jesus is and how he brought true healing to humanity.

JINGER AND JEREMY VUOLO, stars, TLC series Counting On; hosts, The Hope We Hold podcast

As I read this book, I thought of the tear-streaked faces of so many people Ive had conversations with who have been disappointed or disillusioned because God didnt answer their prayers the way they expected him to. And what was the basis of their expectations? They had profound misunderstandings of what God has promised, about how to apply what they read in the Gospels, and what the life of faith is all about. Im so glad that I can recommend More Than a Healer to them in the days to come. What Costi Hinn provides is a corrective for so much of the Christianity lite that is peddled today, which simply doesnt work when the bottom falls out of life. In these pages are winsome wisdom and a gracious invitation into truly experiencing the grace of Jesus in the worst of times.

NANCY GUTHRIE, author, Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow

The apostle Paul writes to his son in the faith, Timothy, serving as pastor of the church in Ephesus, Pay close attention to yourself and to your doctrine (1 Tim. 4:16). Sound doctrine is of paramount importance to the Christian, but sound doctrine must be as much transformational as it is informational. In More Than a Healer, Costi Hinn has written a book that is both rich in sound doctrine and immensely practical. Costi combines the skill of an exegete with rubber-hits-the-road practicality. His care with the sacred text as well as his transparency in sharing the trials that he and his wife, Christyne, have recently walked through together make this book a compelling read. Put it at the top of your reading list.

JUSTIN PETERS, preacher, author, www.justinpeters.org

We live in a broken world full of sin. More than that, we are surrounded by sinners every day. Even more sobering is the reality that we have sin within usdeep within the fabric of our humanity and to the core of our being. Costi Hinn reminds us of our need for Jesus. The truth is, we never outgrow our need for Jesus. Sadly, far too often we are presented with a Jesus who is culturally constructed rather than faithfully expounded from the pages of Scripture. Costi Hinn rightly directs our attention to the Jesus of Scripture, who created the universe and yet is accessible to us on our best of days and during our deepest pain.

DR. JOSH BUICE, pastor, Prays Mill Baptist Church; founder and president, G3 Ministries

Costi Hinns More Than a Healer is another excellent appraisal of popular but often damaging misconceptions about Jesus and his work. More than that, this book offers real consolation and real comfort from one who is no stranger to painful trials. This is a soul-stirring work of biblical wisdom and Christ-centered compassion.

JARED C. WILSON, assistant professor of pastoral ministry, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, The Gospel according to Satan

Few voices have the potency to speak to the errors of the prosperity gospel and faith-healing movement like Costi Hinn. Hes been in that world. Hes run in those circles. But he discovered that in Christ we have a far greater treasure and riches than what finances, health, or power can give us. In Christ, we have more than a healer. This book displays the glories of Jesus in dazzling brilliance. In knowing and seeing the real Jesus, our hearts are drawn to prize the Savior for who he is, and not just for what he gives.

ERIK REED, lead pastor, The Journey Church, Lebanon, TN; president and founder, Knowing Jesus Ministries; author, Uncommon Trust

In a time when many in the church are more interested in miracles than in their maker, Costi Hinn makes a simple, bold declarationChrist alone is sufficient. He is sufficient on the hilltop and in the hospital. He is sufficient in fullness and in famine. Costi hurls these truths at us chapter after chapter, and its exactly what the church needs.

DALE PARTRIDGE, president, Reformation Seminary and Relearn.org

My friend Costi has done it again by writing another great book. More Than a Healer is timely and needed. Costi urges us to seek the truths about who God is in the midst of trials and tribulations as he explores differing views regarding healing and shows us the need for our only true hope, Jesus Christ. This book is great for individuals, churches, and small groups. Grab a copy for yourself and a friend. You wont regret it, and they will thank you for it.

SHANE PRUITT, National Next Gen Evangelism Director, North American Mission Board; author, Nine Common Lies Christians Believe

ZONDERVAN BOOKS

More Than a Healer

Copyright 2021 by Costi W. Hinn

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ISBN 978-0-310-36288-3 (audio)

Epub Edition July 2021 9780310362876

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Hinn, Costi W. author.

Title: More than a healer : not the Jesus you want, but the Jesus you need / Costi W. Hinn.

Description: Grand Rapids : Zondervan, 2021. | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: "For a world desperate for healing, author and pastor Costi Hinn presents More Than a Healer, a profound and eloquent work offering biblical answers about Gods healing power, wisdom for holding on to faith even in the most painful trials, and help for finding lasting hope in a deep relationship with the Healer himself"Provided by publisher.