7.The Lord Cares For Our Body Also - Zac Poonen
Understanding God's Ways
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that God's sanctification covers the entire person—spirit, soul, and body—and cautions against theological extremes in any area, including physical healing. Drawing from scripture, the speaker argues that God's care for the body is evident throughout the Old Testament through promises of healing and blessing, urging believers to maintain a balanced understanding of God's will.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Preserved spirit, soul, and bodyGod wants our entire being—spirit, soul, and body—preserved complete and blameless until Christ returns.
Old Covenant health promisesUnder the Old Covenant, God gave clear physical promises that He would remove sickness and bless His people.Exodus 15:26Exodus 23:25
Elisha's sickness and deathDespite having a double portion of anointing and great faith, the prophet Elisha became sick and died.2 Kings 13:14
The multitude at the pool of BethesdaJesus healed only one lame man among a multitude at Bethesda, demonstrating that He did not heal everyone.John 5:2
The lame man at the temple gatePeter and John healed a man lame for forty years who had previously been passed by Jesus during His earthly ministry because of God's greater timing.
Calling for the elders when sickNew Testament instructions direct seriously ill believers to call for the elders of the church to pray in faith and anoint them with oil.James 5:13
Faith by the Word versus the gift of faithGeneral faith comes by hearing God's word, which differs from specific spiritual gifts like the gift of healing or special faith given for unique callings.Romans 10:17
The body is for the LordOur bodies are not for immorality or gluttony; if our body is dedicated 100 percent to the Lord, He will be for our body.1 Corinthians 6:13
The meaning of healing in Isaiah and the New TestamentIsaiah's prophecy about stripes and healing is interpreted in the New Testament epistles primarily as spiritual healing from sin.
The curse on the ground and future redemptionPhysical sickness and death are consequences of the curse upon the dust of the ground, and complete bodily redemption awaits Christ's return.Philippians 3:20–21
