Divine healing, based on His promise to heal, is an act of mercy from God. Though God Himself chooses the time of healing, His intervention in a person's behalf is dependent on certain conditions being met: Trust in His promise and power to do what He has promised when He chooses to do it. Faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, represented in the Passover observance by the broken bread, a symbol of His broken body, and the wine, a symbol of His shed blood. Repentance, where possible, from sins that may be involved in causing the health problem. Understanding that, because God loves us and knows all things, the healing will be granted in this life only if it is in the best interest of God's purpose. The great heroes of faith have died, but they will be healed in the resurrection and given spirit, immortal bodies that can never die.
Scripture References:
Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:2-3; Matthew 9:27-30; I Peter 2:24; I Corinthians 11:23-30; Matthew 8:16-17; Isaiah 53:4-5; Mark 16:15-18; James 5:14-16; Hebrews 9:27; 11:13-16
From the Library: Healing
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Paralytic (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsWhen Jesus heals the paralytic, He makes no bones about the fact that He, as the Son of Man, has the prerogative to forgive sin.
Faith and Healing (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible is replete with individuals applying physical remedies (balms, poultices, as well as a competent physician's counsel) in tandem with trusting God.
Some Thoughts on Healing
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughSecular people call healing through faith in God "superstition" or "mind over matter." Yet, God promises to heal, but His promise is not unconditional.
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Woman With a Flow of Blood
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsJesus' healing of the woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years is unique among His miraculous healings in that He healed her without speaking a word.
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Leper (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe leper who approached Jesus for healing provides us a good example of how we, too, can come before Him for help. Here are five vital character traits.
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Centurion's Servant (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe healing of the centurion's servant is one of only two miracles that Jesus did for Gentiles, and He is especially taken with the Roman officer's faith.
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Ten Lepers Healed
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ's healing of ten lepers stands as a significant sign of His divinity, as it was widely known that only God could heal leprosy.
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Deaf-Mute (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe gospels provide many accounts of Jesus healing the sick, and there are almost as many methods that He used to heal them. His healing a deaf-mute man is unique.
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