got questions by his stripes we are healed

One day the world will be made new and there won’t be any sickness at all (Rev. Therefore, anytime you have sickness (of any kind), it is because we live in a fallen and corrupted world which is awaiting its renewal (Romans 8:19-21). When sin entered the world in Genesis 3, the world became cursed and corrupted. The reason for the existence of pain, sorrow, ailments, sickness and even death is because of the effect of sin on the universe. That is, all sickness is a result of sin’s effect. Second, in a sense, all sickness is a result of sin. The question concerns whether or not sickness can be a result of sin, and in a sense, all sickness is a result of sin. The proponents and adherents of Christian Science believe such, and that belief is demonstrably false and destructive.¹ I state that because there is a “Christian” group which has existed for many years who believe and teach that sickness is not real, but an illusion. Sickness is real and both Scripture and experience confirm this. But sickness can also mean instances of sudden ailments such as having a stroke, a heart attack, or anything other event that would not be normal for a healthy human being. That could be having a cold, the Flu, cancer, HIV/AIDS, or anything else that is abnormal for a healthy human being. Sickness can mean being in the state or condition of illness. For the purposes of this post, we will use the word sickness in a general and broad sense to describe any state or instance of being ill. But what does the Bible say about sickness? More specifically, what does the Bible say about sickness being a result of sin? Let’s found out.įirst, let us define sickness. You probably have loved ones who have suffered or passed away from sicknesses and disease, or there might be someone you love who is currently sick. I’m sure your loved ones have had their share of sickness as well. You’ve been sick before – I guarantee it.

Got questions by his stripes we are healed