The Intercontinental Church of God

Survey of Doctrine: Topic: God's promise

Survey of Doctrine: Topic: God's promise

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God does heal and will continue to heal, as long as there are humans and need, but there is no absolute guarantee that God will heal in all cases and circumstances. Sometimes God will allow the firstfruit to die to confirm the individual to the Kingdom. One's obedience, faith and attitude are all factors in what might happen, but God's own will is the supreme factor.

Topics
Source of healing Faith God vs. Medical science Jesus Member responsibility
Godly purpose Bible Effect of healings Meaning of word Medical science
God's promise Sin/degeneration Cause of sickness Gospel Salvation
Resurrection Healing symbolism Disciples-1st century Healings today Righteousness
Ministry Right attitude Wrong attitude Healing Doctrine Summary


Key Statement/Teaching Paragraph

"If you will diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in His eyes, and give heed to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases upon you which I put upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord, your healer."
 

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"You shall serve the Lord your God, and I will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from the midst of you. None shall cast her young or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days."  [Exodus 23:25-26]
 

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One should never forget that the real hope of all true Christians is eternal spiritual life through the resurrection and not prolonged physical life through healing.
 

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Faith says that God can heal; it is not a guarantee that God shall heal in every individual situation.
 

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