Acts 3:16
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Acts 3:16
This climactic moment attributes healing to faith in Jesus’ name: “And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know.” The insistence on “faith in his name” points to dependence on Jesus’ identity and authority, not on the sufferers’ own piety or on the disciples’ prowess. The healing is a gracious gift received through trust in Jesus.
Key themes include the power of faith, the authority of Jesus’ name, and the sanctifying work of God within the community. The verse emphasizes that salvation and healing come through faith in Christ, not through ritual or personal merit alone. It also calls for recognition of God’s work among the people, contrasting human achievement with divine gift.
Faith in Jesus remains the gateway to spiritual and even physical restoration. Believers should cultivate a living trust in Jesus’ authority and seek to steward God’s power with humility, generosity, and responsibility.
Practical examples: practice prayerful, faith-filled living; teach others about the role of Jesus’ name in healing; mentor others in discernment about spiritual gifts and their use for God’s glory.
Cross-References
- John 14:12-14
- Acts 4:12
- Mark 16:17-18
- Hebrews 11:6