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NASB | James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? He must call for the elders (spiritual leaders) of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; |
Bible Question: In James 5:14-16 I have read much about "healing" in the forum lately. I have been a pastor of several small churches. I am the only person I have ever known of who, in a church service anointed a sick believer. This was in a church service with the elders gathered, and the ill persons request, we followed this scripture. I believe this is an act of faith on the ill person and the congregation. I have always prayed for the ill person to be in the direct will of the LORD. I saw one lady who had terminal cancer live two more years, beyond what the doctors said was possible. The glory was strickly given to Christ. I can say I felt this was an act obeying the Word of God. There were a few others and all had a special ending for all concerened. No matter how long our lives are extended it is only tempoary! Has any one else seen this done in their church? I would also question if you have not, why not? Is this not a part of healing that is scriptual? Why do these healers we hear of stay away from childrens hospitals, or rest homes, where none but a few see what is done? I know of one socalled healer that drives a very expensive english rich luxury car. Oh what do you think Jesus would drive today, if he were here now? |
Bible Answer: farout, Both my daughter and my wife have had the annointing of the sick which is one of the seven sacraments of the catholic Church. For more information try this link. http://www.christusrex.org/www1/CDHN/heal2.html#SICK Emmaus |