Zac Poonen - Sin is More Serious Than the Worst Sickness
Summary
The speaker argues that sin is more fundamentally serious than sickness, cautioning against misinterpreting scripture to equate healing from illness with atonement for sin. He emphasizes that while believers can pray for healing, this process requires confessing sins and, crucially, forgiving those who have wronged them. True, complete healing from the curse will only occur when Christ returns.
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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Sin is More Serious Than the Worst Sickness Date: 03-08-2020 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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The speaker argues that the healing promised in Isaiah 53 must be understood in context, pointing out that Matthew 8 describes a physical healing event separate from the cross. He emphasizes that sickness stems from the curse on the ground, which will only be fully removed when Christ returns. Therefore, while prayer for healing is valid, the primary focus for believers should be on confessing sins and practicing complete forgiveness, as sin is shown to be a prerequisite for restoration.
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