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1 | May I ask | Is 57:1 | John Reformed | 46234 | ||
Dear Friend, I hesitate to answer your question for fear of being misunderstood. I certainly would not wish suffering on any one. Neverthless, I will reply as best I can. The death of a loved one. A child perhaps. I was a member of a Pentacostal denomomination for 10 years. During that time untimely deaths of children did happen. Godly parents prayed and put every ounce of faith in Christ they had and the children died anyway. We had a person who signed for the deaf so that they may recieve the Word from the pulpit. They remained deaf despite the laying on of hands, the annointing with oil and the ministry of the elders. One young woman went forward for healing many times over a period of years. I prayed for her healing (as many others must have) as we watched her struggle down the aisle on her severely crippled and deformed legs. The last time I saw her she was limping badly back to her seat. She fell and struck her head on the edge of the pew. You may ask: How does God recieve glory from that? Well, I'll tell you. That wonderfull young woman was a power of example for every one who watched and prayed for her. She believed God. She demonstrated her faith to all byher perservearevce. The fact that she was not physically healed did not diminish her faith. I believe God does heal people. But that He does so in accordance with the eternal purpose He set before the foundation of the world. God did not save us to live painless lives. He saved us so that we may glorify Jesus. Who do you think has brought more glory to God: The young woman I spoke of or the preachers who tell folks like her that they needed more faith? John Reformed |
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2 | May I ask | Is 57:1 | mbooker | 46259 | ||
And another: Luke 17:11-19 'And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole' Just something to think about. Now, if you have examples in scripture where someone wanted healing, did not get it as those in the previously mentioned scriptures did, and still gave glory to GOD, please share them with me. I can only base my faith on what scripture teaches, not on the experiences of my brothers and sisters in Christ. Thanks for answering. And Abba Father bless you always. |
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3 | May I ask | Is 57:1 | John Reformed | 46270 | ||
Hello Again Mbooker, The signs and wonders that Jesus and the apostles performed were a sign to all men of the authority that God had given Him. After His ascension into heaven and the giving of the Holy Spirit on the day of pentecost, these miracles were manifested through His apostles and some others to demonstrate the authority that they had recieved from Him. From the time of the first century church until the present day, we have no record of miracles occuring in such a widespread manner as they did then. I do believe that througout the ages God has done miraculous works through His people, but it is not the norm. You say if you have the faith you will be healed. All believers are given faith as a gift from God. 1 Cor 4:7 "For who regards you as superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? Therefore, it is not a lack of faith that prevents a sick person from being healed. Many times God's plan does not correspond with our personal desires. Which is why He gave us...Rom 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Brother John |
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