The woman with the issue of blood said to herself, "If I can touch the hem of his garment, I believe I will be made whole." Jesus replied, "Your faith has made you whole." That's a set-up for false hope, as she claimed her miracle in advance. What you say with your mouth is powerful in the Spiritual realm.
Not false hope at all. She very much was healed.
No doubt this woman was asking/believing in the will of God.
I do not think this is meant to be a precedent for all sick and dying people - quite the opposite actually.
The temporal miracles, when they do occur are given to bring glory to God also, but the greatest faith I have witnessed is without question those who glorified God and kept the faith through sickness and dying.
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
Amen. Sort of like Hezekiah who pleaded with God for more years, and God listened -- granted him 15 years more.
I do not discount the possibility that in some cases we may succeed in receiving our wishes through pleading - though it could be debated whether that is to our benefit or detriment.
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
Depends on the circumstances for each specific situation. However, in everything I would give thanks to God anyway-- whether the healing was spontaneous, through herbs or through surgery.
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"The choices we make reveal the true nature of our character."
Medical healing IS the real thing! It is all a gift from God - we should praise Him.
Now if you mean an instant miracle of healing - like if a guy goes through a prayer line and comes out with a new leg where a stump was... there you have it. If he comes by wearing a new prosthetic device - well that is kewl too, but most would prefer the former.
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
Medicine is good, and in some cases a demon spirit is the cause. A woman was bowed over for 18 years physically, and Jesus cast a spirit of infirmity out of her and she was healed.
Luke 13:11-13 KJV And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. (12) And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. (13) And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
Not everything is healing, but may involve deliverance.
And also, Jesus said to one whom He healed to not sin lest a worse thing come upon him.
John 5:14 KJV Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
There are many reasons why people get sick again after genuine healing.
__________________ ...MY THOUGHTS, ANYWAY.
"Many Christians do not try to understand what was written in a verse in the Bible. Instead they approach the passage to prove what they already believe."
Medical healing IS the real thing! It is all a gift from God - we should praise Him.
Now if you mean an instant miracle of healing - like if a guy goes through a prayer line and comes out with a new leg where a stump was... there you have it. If he comes by wearing a new prosthetic device - well that is kewl too, but most would prefer the former.
Yes, I was talking about miracles.
Amazed doctors are a good indicator, perhaps, but lots of natural processes are quite amazing, too. But what I'm looking for is a case where there is no doubt that it could not possibly have happened without divine intervention. Growing a new leg from a stump would be an excellent candidate!
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
I have a personal story relating to this topic. I have to decide if I want to post it or not. If I do I will come back later and tell you guys. It is very interesting to me.
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