Faith That Prevails

Faith That Prevails emerged from the preaching ministry of Smith Wigglesworth, the British plumber turned Pentecostal evangelist whose healing campaigns drew thousands across Europe and beyond in the early twentieth century. The book compiles his sermons and teachings on divine healing and the power of faith, delivered to audiences hungry for supernatural intervention during an era marked by two world wars and widespread social upheaval. Wigglesworth's ministry coincided with the explosive growth of Pentecostalism, and his emphasis on miraculous healing spoke directly to communities seeking tangible evidence of God's power in desperate times.

The work centers on Wigglesworth's conviction that unwavering faith can move God to perform miracles, particularly in physical healing. He argues that doubt and unbelief are the primary obstacles to receiving divine intervention, and that Christians must cultivate an aggressive, uncompromising faith that refuses to accept defeat. His approach is intensely practical rather than theological, offering testimonies of healings he witnessed and participated in, along with exhortations to readers to expect similar results. Wigglesworth presents faith not as passive trust but as an active force that demands total commitment and brooks no intellectual reservations. His teaching style is direct and uncompromising, reflecting his working-class background and his impatience with what he saw as academic Christianity's lack of supernatural power.

Faith That Prevails has remained influential within Pentecostal and charismatic circles for nearly a century, inspiring countless believers to pursue divine healing and supernatural faith. Wigglesworth's uncompromising stance and documented healing ministry have made him a hero to those who believe in the continuation of New Testament-style miracles. His writings continue to circulate among faith healers, prosperity teachers, and believers seeking breakthrough in impossible situations.

Who should read this: Christians from Pentecostal or charismatic backgrounds seeking encouragement to believe for miraculous intervention, and those studying the early Pentecostal movement's approach to divine healing. This work is not for readers looking for nuanced theology or those uncomfortable with aggressive, unqualified claims about faith's power to guarantee physical healing.