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NASB | Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 53:5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was crushed for our wickedness [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing]; The punishment [required] for our well-being fell on Him, And by His stripes (wounds) we are healed. |
Subject: claiming things in your life |
Bible Note: Janae, Welcome to the Forum and good to hear from you. I would have to echo Hanks' thoughts on this matter. I think in considering your statement that "my view is that Jesus' atoning death was complete and adequate for redeeming the whole person--spirit, soul, and body", historical context should be weighed. Is. 53:5 has never been interpreted as physical healing until relatively recent times! The majority of classical commentaries render the understanding as spiritual! It is spiritual healing that we need- far beyond the physical- for we shall ALL die eventually! I don't see the context of either Psalm 103:3 or James 5:14-16 as having to do with salvation and it's inherent blessings. We need to consider the whole of the teaching of scripture before we jump to conclusions such as "God always heals", or "His death was intended to provide physical healing", etc. I don't believe scripture warrants this. Read Hebrews 11:36-38 and tell me that God always wants us healed! Note verse 39 :"And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised". By faith some lived and some died horrible deaths. Did God neglect to heal them, or was there perhaps another, more noble purpose He had in mind? I think there was. The error of much of todays' teaching is that God wants us healthy, wealthy and wise! While we may receive such blessings they're not a guarantee. (See Job. 1:9) If I may offer you some advice: We all come to our study of the Word with certain presuppositions. Part of learning and truly desiring to seek Him is to set aside our presuppositions and be open to input and insight from other, more mature believers! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |