Bible Question: so since the word of God tells us that by the strips Jesus bore we are healed and God said he sent His word and healed them we should asume that its God's will that we be healed so if we ask for healing God would not tell us no I have found no where in the New Testament where Jesus ever said no when someone came to Him for healing so would God ever answer with no for a prayer request for healing |
Bible Answer: Cody The verse you quote "By his stripes we are healed is found two places in the bible. In Is 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24 and both have been the subject of much discussion particularly since many TV evangelist teach on this. 1. The question is are these verses talking spiritual healing or physical healing? Context around 1 Peter 2:24 insists that it is talking about spiritual healing. However the meaning in Isaiah is not so clear. 2. To add to the confusion Matthew 8:17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: "HE HIMSELF TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES AND CARRIED AWAY OUR DISEASES." Here the quote comes from Is. 53:3 just 2 verses preceding the verse in question. However notice here the Matthew says Jesus is fulfilling it even before the crucifixion. 3. Then there is argument since our spirit was dead in sin would healing be the answer won’t rebirth be required, therefore this passage has to be talking physical rather the spiritual healing. 4. Another passage that must be added to the mix is found in James 5:14-16. It tells a Christian what they should do if they become sick. Now let me address those points. 1. Since 1 Peter 2:24 is a quote of Isaiah and context of the Peter proves he is talking of spiritual rather than physical healing this adds credence to Isaiah’s passage as also talking of spiritual rather than physical healing. If not then we would have to conclude Peter under the unction of the Holy Spirit took a passage that meant one thing to mean another. God is not the author of confusion 1 Cor. 14:33 2. Isaiah was giving us a list of things the Messiah would accomplish or should be recognized by. Jesus did in fact meet every one of those. However since it was a list it does not mean we have to consider context (the fact Isaiah was talking about physical healing in verse 3 does not have to mean he is talking about physical healing in verse 5). 3. This is man’s logic and really a play on words. Many times our unsaved spirit was referred to as needed healing, or made right, or to be reborn. I believe it is not proof of anything and again nothing more than a play on words. 4. If Jesus provided healing by his stripes then logic would say we should have perfect health upon salvation and James would be unneeded. However God does nothing for nothing and James was included. Therefore we must have a need for it. I believe Jesus’ death gave us the right to ask for healing and if it serves God’s purpose and pleasure we will be healed. However I also think if it serves God purpose and pleasure that we remain afflicted than I belief that will be the case. We should always ask expecting to be healed, but knowing if we are not, God has promised to make all things work to our good for those that love Him and are called to His purpose. Romans 8:28. I myself have been healed of many things and I have seen others healed. But to insist that God has to heal us because Is 53:5 is just not correct. EdB |