Subject: Divine Healing, True or False? |
Bible Note: Greetings Kimberly! I have been trying to follow this thread over the past day or two. May I make a few comments? 1) No one questions that God can and does heal. I have seen it myself. It is supported in Scripture. What is questioned is whether these men on TV have the ability to heal on command. That is not supported in Scripture or experience. Healing is always done at God's discretion. The point that many have been making about these "healers" is a valid one. If they really could do these things, why not go to the hospitals? Why not go to the funeral homes? Further, why do you only "see" healings on TV that can't be verified? I've never seen an amputated are grow back. Usually, you "see" things like back pain, which can't be seen. 2) There is also a problem with the prosperity gospel. If God gives back 100 dollars for every 10 given, then why don't the TV preachers send us all 10 dollars. They would then be racking in the cash and not have to keep spending 45 minutes of an hour program asking for money. This teaching is not Scriptural. I noticed that in one of your posts you quoted 3 John 2: "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." I have seen this verse used to support the prosperity gospel. However, it does no such thing. Notice the context of the verse. John is writting to Gaius, his friend. 3 John is a personal letter. In the intro to the letter, John expresses a desire that his friend is doing well. This is not a Biblical promise or a proof text for a doctrine. It is simply one friend telling another friend, "I hope everything is going well for you." If you are interested in pursuing this topic, give us some Scripture reference to back up these practices and we can dialogue about them. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |