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Our View of Being a Believer and Being Sick

 
bullet We believe that healing is taught in the gospels and in the writings of the Apostles to the Churches.
 
bullet We believe that God still heals today, both supernaturally and naturally. 
    Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.  James 1:17 (NKJV)
 
bullet We believe in ministering to the sick. 
    In Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus reveals a future judgment. 
                In this judgment Jesus says "I was sick and... "
                Of the blessed who inherit the Kingdom, Jesus says, "...You visited me."
                Of the cursed who depart from Jesus, He says, "...You did not visit me."
 
bullet We note that:
     Jesus identifies with the sick person.
    Jesus does not say, "I was sick and you healed me"
    Jesus does not say, "I was sick and you rebuked me for my lack of faith."
    Our job is to minister.
 
bulletWe believe that many Christians who are living with chronic illness still wish to be used of God for the furthering of His kingdom.  You are not less able to reach out to others in need (outside of the limitations of your illness).  For this reason, we believe that all who come here have a ministry -- whether it is listening, caring, sharing or giving. YOU are not less of a Christian because of your physical condition. 

This is not an exhaustive study on healing, but rather, what we believe to be a Biblical view of being a believer and being sick.

 
"...‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’  Matthew 25:34-36
   

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