I. THE RATIONALITY OF THE DIVINE HEALING

I. THE RATIONALITY OF THE DIVINE HEALING



by October, 2012 Admin+25 published in foundations of Pentecostal theology
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In the light of all revealed in the Scriptures, it is reasonable that the Lord heal physical afflictions of those seeking his help. It is not the purpose of this section to deal with the rationality of the physical health only from a point of view logical and acceptable. Thought to be emphasized is that based on Scripture and its revelation of the will, purpose and power of God, it is entirely reasonable to believe that God is interested in the physical bodies of those who are their children through the new birth. The facts dealt with in this section bear witness to this. It is not necessary that the Christian try to persuade God to him take interest in their physical needs. Since the inception, Dios has certainly been interested in our welfare. God's promises and revelations of his concern for the physical needs of man have always exceeded the man's faith to receive them.


A. GOD IS INTERESTED IN THE HUMAN BODY.

The vital relationship between the human body with God's program is presented in I Corinthians 6:9-20. From this passage we quote:

The food for the belly, and the belly for the meats; but both the one and the other will destroy Dios. But the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God, who raised the Lord, also to us we rise with its power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Do I will take, therefore, the members of Christ and I will make them members of a harlot? In any way. Or do you not know that which binds with a harlot, is one body with her? Because says: the two shall become one flesh. But which binds to the Lord, the spirit is with him. Flee from sexual immorality. Any other sin that man commits, is outside the body; more Freckle who fornicates against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? Because ye were bought with a price; therefore honor God with your body and in your spirit, which are God's. (I Corinthians 6:13-20).

In verse 13, a double certainty is given: "But the body... is... for the Lord, and the Lord for the body." Not only is proposed that the soul and the spirit are for the Lord, but that his body is also "to the Lord." But then Paul adds the developer thought that Dios has not only provided for the needs of the human spiritual nature, but it has also provided for their physical needs, "The Lord is for the body." Note the following:

1. Man was created in the image of God.

"Then God said: let us make man in our image, after our likeness;" "... and created man in his own image, in the image of God created it..." (Gn. 1: 26, 27). While this applies particularly to the spiritual nature of man, the "image of God", should also have some relationship with the man's body. This is evident in a truth suggested in Genesis 9:6: "which sheds man's blood, by man his blood shall be shed;" because in the image of God made he man." We know that death only affects the body. Do not kill the soul (Lk. 12:4, 5). However, the reason for this warning of judgment on those who kill the body of the man is, "because in the image of God made he man." The image of God, then, must have some relationship with the physical body of the man.

2. The human body is included in the redemption of Christ.

"... We also groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body" (ROM. 8:23). The body of the Christian belongs to God because it was purchased by him. "Or you know that your body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you... and that you are not your own? Because you were bought by price..." (I COR. 6:19, 20). Although many never questioned the interest of God on the soul and the spirit, yes they deny his interest in the body. God is definitely interested in both.

3. The body of a Christian is a member of Christ.

"Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ?" (I Cor. 6:15). Again it is emphasized that is the body, and not the soul or the spirit of the man, who is under observation.

4 God is deeply interested in the value of the body of their children.

I Corinthians 6:15-18 clarifies this dramatically. Some sins, Paul emphasizes, they are particularly against the physical body. Concern to God the sins affecting the body as well as those that only affect the soul.

5. The physical body of the Christian is the Temple of the Holy Spirit.

"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?" (I Corinthians 6:19). Just consider how deeply interested was God in every detail of the Tabernacle in the wilderness, and the Temple in Jerusalem, to realize of how interested is this physical structure which is the indwelling of his holy spirit.

6. Christians are urged to glorify God in their physical bodies.

"Glorify, honor God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's" (I Cor. 6:20). Glorify God with the correct attitude of the spirit is a commonly accepted in the Christian life, but the admonition here, is to glorify him with the physical part of the being. Both aspects of the human being are said to be of God.

7. Christians are urged to present your bodies as a living sacrifice to God.

"So, brethren, I beseech you by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies in living sacrifice, Holy and pleasing to God..." (ROM. 12:1). Again, note that it is the body, and not the soul or the spirit, that is specified here. When Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego emerged from the furnace of fire without a single burn, Nabucodonosor said, "blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who sent his angel and delivered his servants who relied on it, and did not fulfill the edict of the King, and handed their bodies rather than serve or worship any God your God" (Dn. 3:28). The great monarch was impressed with these three faithful followers of the Lord because they "gave their bodies" in sacrifice to the Lord.

8. The human body should be resurrected.

"And God raised the Lord, also to us we rise with its power" (I Cor. 6:14). The resurrection is real. Christians will live for eternity in the same body, risen and glorified. Because of this, it is important for God to what happens now. The flower of the inheritance of the believer of a resurrected and immortal life (Eph. 1:14), are health and health for your body now.

B. THERE IS A VITAL LINK BETWEEN THE SOUL AND SPIRIT OF MAN WITH HIS PHYSICAL BODY.

The condition of the body affects the soul. When there is health in the body, the provision of one is almost always cheerful. When the body is sick, it is not unusual that a person is depressed in spirit.

In the same way, the condition of the soul and the spirit affect the body. Tidings Merry to the body and cause that one to walk with light step, while bad news often cause one to walk with feet of lead. "The statistics in 1948 indicated that two-thirds of the patients who went to a doctor had caused or aggravated by mental stress symptoms."

There is a close relationship between the soul and the body of the man, that it is difficult to see how God might be interested, and make provision for one without the other. Many believe that the spiritual life should be supernatural and purely natural physical life. There will never be perfect harmony until everything is given to God for their care and custody. God is interested in both the soul and the body, the whole man. The right thing is always healthy.

C. NEEDS OF MAN ARE DOUBLES.

The human being has two different natures. It is both a material being as one spiritual. When Adam sinned, both parts of his nature were affected by the fall. This is true for all men since then, because he has inherited his fallen nature.

The soul of man is corrupted by sin; your body is exposed to disease. The full plan of the redemption of Christ includes both natures of man, provides for the restoration of his spiritual life, and at the same time provides for the seen results of sin in his physical being. A complete redemption must match the whole effect of the Sin and the total needs of humanity. This is illustrated in the Ministry of Jesus. He healed all the sick who came to him, and shed his precious blood for the forgiveness of their sins. Is also represented by the double Commission given to the disciples: "go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved... on the sick they shall lay their hands, and they shall recover (Mr. 16:15-18).