He sent them out to heal! Reflections on the healing ministry of the church.(christian science)

From: Currents in Theology and Mission | Date: October 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Healing is nothing alien to biblical tradition. Healing has been present among the people of God from earliest times (Exod 15:26) and was linked to faith in the living God (Num 12:10-16; 21:4-9; Isa 38:1-6; Sir 38:9-15). Particularly in the New Testament, healing is accorded a pointed significance. Matthew unambiguously states: "Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom ... curing every disease and every sickness" (Matt 9:35).

In contrast to other religious traditions, healing is nothing marginal ...

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