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NASB | Matthew 16:6 And Jesus said to them, "Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:6 Jesus said to them, "Watch out and be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
Subject: Knocked out by holy spirit |
Bible Note: Just a quick thought on this matter. If we lack faith, that is NOT a guarantee against recieving healing.. though there are times where unbelief WILL create a situation where healing will NOT come. Even Jesus was in a situation where he could not do many miracles in a place due to chronic unbelief. On the flip side.. the Word of God clearly states that the prayer of FAITH will bring healing, and that if we believe in our heart and ask God we are promised healing. Does that mean.. and here is the sticking point that I see as the basis of this disagreemtn... Does this mean that God will ALWAYS heal if there is enough faith and we've met the other requirements set forth in Scripture? (ie clear of unforgiveness, uncoffessed sin, etc) I think that an argument from Scripture can be built on both sides of the debate. It appears, from Scripture, not everyone was healed but it also appears the healing IS promised and HAS been appropriated for the believers of God. In the end equation, I would place my confidence that I should do all to confess the Word of God on the matter, believing in my heart that God is willing and able to heal me and deliver me. I would continue to pursue God for healing and believing His Word. Faith is a very important part of recieving ANY blessings from God... including salvation. I don't believe we have to "twist God's arm" to deliver on his promises. Just believing will appropriate what he has already promised. There are many precepts in the Word that are difficult to get our minds around, nonetheless.. God clearly HAS stated that faith is the most important part of the equation on our side of things, to recieve from God. By FAITH we inherit the promises. I pray my words do not cause any division.. as I feel that unity in the body is SOOOO much more important than doctrinal debates around "peripheral" points of limited understanding. |