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NASB | 1 Peter 2:24 and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 2:24 He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross [willingly offering Himself on it, as on an altar of sacrifice], so that we might die to sin [becoming immune from the penalty and power of sin] and live for righteousness; for by His wounds you [who believe] have been healed. |
Subject: did Jesus die for our sins or sickness |
Bible Note: Dear atdcross, I must interject on this matter, my friend. It is not so much that I disagree with your viewpoint- which I do- as it is your highly speculative logic that brings you there. 1. You state: "John 11:3-4: I understand what is stated but it is the intended meaning that is important and, on the basis of other verses and God’s revealed character (at least, to me), what is for the glory of God is not the sickness but the healing." You are wrong and you are twisting scripture! His (Lazarus) sickness was "for the glory of God"- NOT the healing. So stated. 2. You state: "Whether or not there is purpose in suffering is not the focus my point. My point is that suffering is not Father’s will or intention for his children (Jer 29:11). Sickness, in particular, has no purpose at all except to disrupt God’s will for us." What is the Biblical support for these claims? 3. You state: "My general reading of the Bible does not see suffering or sickness itself as good, especially good for God’s children (or anyone else). Suffering and sickness are enemies of God and must be defeated and overcome." I beg to differ! This is speculation at best. Please demonstrate from scripture that your view has any merit. If I may offer an observation, it might be best at this point to discontinue this discussion as I see it leading to serious arguments that aren't edifying! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |