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NASB | Romans 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. |
Subject: Is God's will prosperity/healing always? |
Bible Note: Dear Jesified, Let me address a few of your points: Isaiah 53:4-5 by any worthy or serious scholar is dealing with spiritual healing, not physical!(cf. Ps.41:4, Je.8:22) You say that "Jesus healed everyone and God doesn't change, so He is still Jehova Raffa, the Lord that healeth thee." God is immutable, but His methods of dealing with man have most definitely changed. By your reasoning, "an eye for an eye" of Ex. 21:24 would still apply! I think the question to consider is: Does God always and at all times heal? I do not believe that healing is NORMATIVE today though God is sovereign and can do as He pleases (Ps. 115:3). Again, what of Paul in 2 Cor.12:7-9? Are we to believe he lacked faith? I think not! Notice Phillipians 4:19: "And my God will supply all your NEEDS according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." It reads "needs" not wants! I may want to be wealthy, but do I need to? No. God can use me where I'm at. You say Jesus was Prosperous"??? Spiritually without a doubt, materially highly questionable. While I might like to think He was ( and I don't) there is absolutely no sound scriptural basis to support that contention. You are entering into EISEGESIS-the reading into of scripture! To say such amounts to gross speculation! You are correct to use the word "assume" in reference to John 13:21-30. The context simply does not warrant the "leap" to reach your conclusion. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |