John 14:12 – Greater works than Christ.

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John 14:12 – Greater works than Christ.

John 14:12 (NKJV)

Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

Eisegesis: 

We should use our abilities to do great spiritual and supernatural works by declaring and commanding things to happen even more than that of Jesus Christ.

Exegesis:   

Jesus did not mean that we would do the works that Jesus could not do but rather that we would continue the works of Christ. The word greater here is in terms of quantity and not quality. Furthermore, even the ‘greater works’ that we would perform are still accomplished through His Spirit within us.

This verse is a proof text for many in the hyper-charismatic groups who claim that they constantly have supernatural encounters and experiences by simply declaring things to happen. 

But Jesus in this verse did not mean greater in the sense of a more sensational experience but rather in terms of magnitude (quantity).

He emphasized that He would be leaving behind a group of victorious believers who would join in doing His work of spreading the good news to more people and more places than Jesus ever did. 

Background of this verse:

We know that the disciples also performed miraculous works as Jesus had (Acts 5:12–16; Heb. 2:3–4), but those physical miracles were not the primary motive or intention that Jesus had in mind.

The word greater here is in reference to quantity and not quality. The ministry of Christ has been continuing for 2,000 years, and Christians all over the world have been doing the work of Christ in His name, and so in terms of numbers, we are doing greater things.

Jesus, over His 3-year ministry, had a limited outreach to Gentiles (Mark 7:26), but the disciples’ ministry (particularly Peter and later Paul) would reach the entire world with the Gospel. As a result, the number of believers in Christ has grown far beyond the hundreds (Acts 1:15; 1 Cor. 15:6) that were numbered during His lifetime.

Practical application of this verse

Rather than focusing our time on trying to do the supernatural or spectacular, we should focus on those works that the Lord has placed in our paths. Instead of trying to manufacture a miracle or a prophetic moment, we should pursue people in our lives with the Gospel.

When Jesus spoke of His followers performing greater works, He was referring to the extent of the spiritual miracle of salvation.

Certainly, there is nothing more greater than sharing the life-altering, life-saving, and life-giving news of Jesus Christ with someone.

Mathew 18:18 – Binding and Loosing

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Mathew 18:18 – Binding and Loosing

Matthew 18:18 (NKJV)

Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

Eisegesis: 

“I bind you, Satan.”

Exegesis:   

This verse has nothing to do with Satan; rather, it talks about church discipline and resolving conflict. The binding and loosing pertains to the church’s decision to forgive or excommunicate the sinning brother or sister based on their response.

The context of this verse  is related to church disciple and how to deal with a situation when one brother sins against another. 

The expressions “bind and loose” were common Jewish legal idioms, and Jesus used them here to teach the disciples that what they announce on earth is something that has already been determined in heaven. To bind meant to forbid, refuse or prohibit. To loose meant to permit or allow.

Peter and the other disciples, as Spirit-filled men, would have had the discernment to know what God permitted and what God forbade.

When the apostles bound something or forbade it on earth, they were carrying out the will of God in the matter. Likewise, they were fulfilling God’s eternal plan when they loosed something or allowed it on earth. 

The basic idea that Jesus was communicating in Mathew 18 is that members of the church who sin and repent are to be “loosed” (that is, they are to be restored to fellowship) while those who are unrepentant are to be “bound” (that is, they are to be removed from fellowship). These ideas can be declared on earth because heaven (God) has already declared them. 

The apostles were given the unique capacity to exercise church disciple when one brother sins against another. This was a corporate responsibility given to the apostolic group whose decisions and actions of binding and loosing were considered to be directed by heaven.

This understanding is made more apparent when you read the following verse that says; when 2 or 3 agree on a matter, He is present within them.   

But do we possess the power to bind Satan as some have claimed to do so? No, there is no Biblical justification for such practice and also let’s look at some of the following facts;

The Devil in the Bible is described as a roaring lion

1 Peter 5:8 explicitly states that Satan roams around freely like a lion. If this is true, it does not seem like we have the authority to bind him up.

1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV)

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Christ will bind Satan.

Scriptures are clear that the only time when the devil will be bound is during the second coming of Jesus Christ, where He binds satan in the lake of fire for a thousand years during the millennium kingdom.

Revelation 20:1-3 (NKJV)

Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while.

Michael the Archangel did not bind Satan even though he could have.

Even Archangel Michael, when he had the opportunity, did not bind satan; He knew His place and the role of God alone who could bind Satan. 

Jude 9 (NKJV)

Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

Right Interpretation. 

When Jesus was speaking to the apostles (in Mathew 16:19 & 18:18), He was telling them that they had a special task on earth as their words of authority would reflect God’s will for the church.

Jesus did not say that God would obey everything they did on earth, but that they should do whatever God has already willed to take place on earth. The church does not get man’s will done in heaven; instead, it obeys God’s will on earth.

Lastly, here are two statements from prominent preachers exposing the subject of binding the devil.

Voddie Baucham – “Do the rest of the churches know ya’ll got satan, this week? and do you let him go every week? If you can bind him, then I’m just gonna go on record here, and say you can keep Him.” 

Justin peters – “Find the person who keeps letting Satan back out and bind HIM.” 

Both preachers use humor to expose the logical absurdity of the claim that we can bind Satan. If Satan could be bound by believers, why would he continually escape? These comments highlight the need for a proper understanding of Scripture. Binding and loosing, as Jesus taught, have nothing to do with binding the devil but instead refer to the church’s authority to act in matters of discipline, forgiveness, and teaching God’s Word.

Every time the gospel is preached in the power of the Holy Spirit, the keys of the kingdom are being used. These keys, given by Jesus to Peter and the apostles, specifically relate to the authority of binding and loosing. As the apostles traveled and preached in various regions, they wielded this authority by proclaiming the message of salvation. When individuals responded to the gospel in faith, they were “loosed” from their sins through God’s forgiveness. However, those who rejected the gospel message remained “bound” in their sins, facing the consequences of unbelief. This process reflects the authority granted to the church to declare forgiveness based on the response to the gospel, always in alignment with God’s will and Word. It emphasizes that the keys represent the responsibility to proclaim the gospel faithfully and uphold the truths of God’s kingdom.

Conclusion

Matthew 18:18 teaches us about the church’s authority to act in alignment with God’s will, particularly in matters of discipline, forgiveness, and the proclamation of the gospel. Binding and loosing are not about exercising mystical power over Satan but about reflecting God’s decisions on earth. As believers, our responsibility is to faithfully preach the gospel, uphold God’s truth, and trust in His sovereignty, knowing that His will is accomplished both in heaven and on earth.

Jeremiah 29:11 – for I know the plans I have for you.

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Jeremiah 29:11 – for I know the plans I have for you.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV)

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Eisegesis: 

God’s purpose for our lives is to make us rich, healthy, and famous. 

Exegesis:   

This verse was not intended to written as a personal promise for all believers rather it was addressed to the nation of Israel while they were taken int Babylonian captivity.

Regardless, it is a powerful reminder that God is still in control; even when things don’t seem like it. God was faithful in fulfilling his promise to the nation of Israel, which should bring us the hope that God will continue to fulfill His promises. Even in dark days and challenging situations, we can have hope that God will lead us through.

This verse is typically used out of context during a difficult time  of hardship or for a celebratory occasion such as a graduation. While many Christians have this verse memorized, the context in which it was written is often ignored.

This promise was also not given to an individual but to a group of people – the Israelites right before they were taken into Babylonian captivity. God spoke this verse to the nation to lift their spirits during a time of brutal enslavement.

As a stand-alone verse, it appears as though God solely exists to make us popular, rich, and healthy. However, the word “prosper” does not refer to money or material blessings; instead, it relates to spiritual salvation and promise . It is a beautiful promise that God will ultimately see His plans through, and all of His chosen people will have a future and hope.

Background of this verse; 

In the book of Jeremiah, we see Israel in captivity for 70 years under the power of Babylon. Their imprisonment was physically demanding, and in addition, they were required to serve in a society that was hostile to their customs.

During their captivity, there were false prophets who were going around claiming that God was going to release them soon. However, in chapter 29, God denounces these false prophets and tells His people that they will have to wait 70 more years. This wasn’t good news for the Israelites, who longed for immediate salvation. But it doesn’t end there. God further instructed the people to seek peace while they were in captivity.

It is in this context that God states (in verse 11) that He would not forget them and that He still has a future plan and hope for them. Therefore, the Israelites were to take courage in this promise even though some people died (as slaves) in the process before they were even released.

Another often overlooked aspect of this verse’s context is that God had a specific purpose in allowing His people to be taken into captivity in Babylon. This exile facilitated the scattering of synagogues, which later became instrumental in spreading the teachings of the Old Testament and preparing the way for the Gospel. 

The problem of misusing Jeremiah 29:11

Many have misused this verse by claiming it as a promise of health and wealth while at the same time also viewing pain and suffering as a sign of a lack of faith.  

The main issue with these interpretations is that they are overly “ME” centered, focusing on the idea that “God has a wonderful and perfect plan just for ME.” This mindset shifts the focus to “what God can do for ME,” which is not the intended meaning of this verse—or the overarching message of the Bible.

To claim this promise and assume that no harm would come to us is not only wrong, but it also mocks the trials, troubles and sufferings that other believers (including Jesus and the Apostles) had endured. 

If your “experience” of what it means to “know God” solely depends on having prosperity, then frankly, you have a cheap imitation of the gospel message and an understanding of God’s promises.  

The core issue with humans is that we focus on this world’s temporary things rather than on eternal things. This was also evident during Jesus’ ministry, and He responded by teaching that we should not labour for the temporary things that perish but for that which last for eternal life (John 6:27). Jesus emphasized that we should take our eyes off the temporary and focus on eternity.

Application for us today

Now just because this message was written to a different audience, it does not mean that this verse has no application for us today; it just means that it cannot be used as a personal promise.

In application, this verse is a powerful reminder that God is still in control, even in dire situations.

We can genuinely say that the same God of Israel in the Old Covenant consistently shows grace and faithfulness to all who come to Him through faith in the Messiah under the New Covenant.

But the hope and future are not in terms of immediate material blessings; instead, it is much bigger than that. It is ultimately in Christ that we have our blessing of a future and hope. 

Conclusion

While Jeremiah 29:11 contains a promise, it is not a universal promise for all believers for all time. This verse was specifically addressed to the Jews living in Babylonian exile, assuring them that God had a plan to bring them back to the land of Israel after their time of judgment. It cannot be applied to us in the same way since we were not exiled as a result of covenant judgment, nor are we awaiting a return to the land of Israel.

Does this mean that God does not have plans for our future or blessings for us? Certainly not. However, if we want to appeal to God’s promises for believers, we must ensure we are citing the correct verses that were intended for such purposes. Misusing Scripture, even with good intentions, risks distorting God’s Word and its meaning.

Ultimately, Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God’s sovereignty and faithfulness. The same God who had a plan for His people in exile is the God who is actively working in the lives of those who come to Him through faith in Christ. Our hope and future, however, are not in material prosperity or immediate relief from difficulties but in the eternal life and promises we have in Christ. Properly understanding and applying this verse allows us to see the richness of God’s faithfulness and trust Him, even in challenging times.

Proverbs 18:21 – Life & Death are in the power of the tongue.

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Proverbs 18:21 – Life & Death are in the  power of the tongue.

Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)

Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Eisegesis: 

Your words have supernatural power that can cause and effect things to happen and circumstances to change. 

Exegesis:   

This verse does not indicate that there is some supernatural power behind our words. Instead, it simply states that our words have consequences, and demonstrate our inward disposition.

God made us expressive beings, and communication is a vital part of our lives that has enormous implications, especially as a vehicle for sharing the gospel (Romans 10:14). 

However, this scripture is frequently quoted out of context and often incomplete. In most situations, this verse is wrongly used to show the cause and effect of things that can happen by our words. Some have also incorrectly applied this verse, leading people to become fearful and in bondage because of what they have said or what was negatively spoken against them.

Before properly exegeting this verse, we first need to read the complete segment of verses from verse 19 to verse 21. This will give us a systematic breakdown to comprehend the writer’s (Solomon) intended meaning.

Proverbs 18:19-20 (NKJV)

A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle. A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.

Verse 19 speaks about how our harsh insensitive words can offend someone. And verse 20 adds that the words we speak proceed from the heart, which reveals our actual disposition towards someone, making the offences even more hurtful.

We then come to verse 21, which highlights that our words have the potential to harm (death) or uplift (life) others. This reflects the profound influence our speech can have, either wounding or edifying those around us, depending on how we choose to use it.

The ending of the verse is also something that is often missed out – where it says, “those who love it will eat its fruit.” What does it mean? It simply means that what you sow in others (in the form of hurting words or building-up words), you will see the fruits of it (either good or bad). 

There is no mention here that would indicate our words have creative powers; that is something reserved for God.

God alone reserves the right to possess the life-creating power to command things into existence. 

God alone is the Creator who can speak into existence things that did not exist (Romans 4:17) and can sustain all things by the power of His word (Hebrews 1:3). 

We are not God or little gods, as some have stated. We are His creation, and even though we are made in His image and likeness, we are without the power to create anything with our words, except that we bring hurt or healing to other’s emotions. 

The words that we speak DO NOT have the power to change another person or the circumstances in the world around them or us.

This is made very clear in the following verse; 

Lamentations 3:37-38 (Amplified Bible)

Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass, Unless the Lord has authorized and commanded it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High That both adversity (misfortune) and good (prosperity, happiness) proceed?

How do we properly apply Proverbs 18:21 in context?

This verse, in context, touches upon three areas – Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional. 

Spiritual:

We can say “what our tongue produces has eternal implications,” however, not in any supernatural / mystical sense; instead, it reveals what is in our hearts. Our speech is a good indicator of our fruits and is evidence of the Holy Spirits sanctifying work in our hearts.

Simply put, a tongue under control is a mark of the Spirit’s power within us. It reflects the transformative work of sanctification in a believer’s life, where our speech becomes a tool for glorifying God rather than spreading harm. The way we use our words demonstrates whether we are walking in alignment with the Spirit or driven by our flesh.

Here are some important pointers from the Bible;

  • Jesus said what is stored inside of a man, whether good or evil, will come out. ~ Mathew 12:35
  • The prophet Isaiah places our words on par with actions that display our sinful hearts. ~ Isaiah 59:2-3
  • Jesus said that “everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.” ~ Mathew 12:36
  • James highlights that we cannot “tame the tongue” by ourselves because “it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” ~ James 3:8

Physical:

To understand Proverbs 18:21, we don’t need to tax our imagination to know how the tongue can cause physical life and death.

Our words create actions, good and bad. 

  • A judge could cause a person to be killed or live by simply saying a word. 
  • Doctors’ advice or ill advice can have consequences for a patient.
  • A weather forecaster issuing a tornado warning could help safeguard lives. 
  • A counsellor’s advice can give hope to a suicidal person.
  • An employee’s bad attitude or words can cause them to get fired from their jobs. 
  • A marriage can break down because neither of the spouses will not control their tongue.  

As we can see, our words can cause an immediate action that can affect our temporal life; in this sense, the tongue indeed has the power of life and death.

Emotional:

Words can have a powerful effect on our emotions, either positive or negative. We can express love & encouragement through our words and even hate & discouragement. 

  • Proverbs 15:4 describes the tongue with healing properties that will help build and encourage someone while also having destructive properties that could overwhelm and depress someone crushing their spirit.
  • Proverbs 12:18 contrasts how reckless words are like a piercing sword, but wise words can bring healing.    

So it is apparent that what we say can profoundly affect the emotions of others.

Conclusion:

As we can see, this verse has a very practical application that is not mystical, as some from the New Age Movement claim. Our words do not have any power to create realities.

There is also no mention in the Bible that our negative words can bring about negative energy. Sometimes negative words are correct and might even have some good outcomes if shared rightly. Even Jesus spoke very negative words about people and to people, and at other times, He spoke very positive words. Ultimately what matters is that His words were always right and always true.

So for us as Christians, we need to be mindful that we are always speaking truth and that our Christian speech is consistent and God-honoring;  

James 3:9-10 (NKJV)

But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.

Deuteronomy 8:18 – You have the power to get wealthy

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Deuteronomy 8:18 – You have the power to get wealthy.

Deuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV)

And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

Eisegesis: 

You are poor because you are not exercising power within yourself to become rich. Every single believer should be wealthy.  

Exegesis:   

This Scripture was not written to the New Testament Christians (you & I). It was written to and about the children of Israel while in the wilderness. It was written mainly so that the people of Israel would not get prideful as they entered the promised land and was a reminder that God was their provider. 

This verse is often taken out of context to state that God has given every believer the “power” to get wealthy. Unfortunately, this false teaching has spread because it feeds into the basic need that most humans struggle with: money.

Context:

In Deuteronomy chapter 8, Moses instructs the nation of Israel on how to conduct themselves when they would eventually enter into the promised land (after being slaves in Egypt).

He also warns them of the severe consequences if they would forget the Lord and go after other gods.

Since the Jewish people would inherit material blessings (living in fine houses, increase in flock, gathering of gold and silver), Moses gave them a warning message to not get prideful and forget God in the process.

Moses also encouraged the people to remain humble by remembering the test that God had taken them through in the wilderness.

Proper Interpretation;

We should remember that God is the source of every spiritual blessing that we enjoy; if we forget God, then success has a way of making us proud.

It can be easy to forget God or even seek Him with the urgency we once had in times of abundance. We should be mindful of this and not allow the prosperity of life to overtake our emotions. 

It is possible to get entrapped into thinking highly of our hard work and brilliance and forget that God gives us the body, brain, and talent, and so all glory goes to Him.

The NIV translates the word “power” to “ability”, which accurately flows with the context of the verse. 

~ “it is the Lord who gives you the ability to produce wealth,”

Deuteronomy 8:18 is a powerful reminder that all blessings, whether material or spiritual, come from God. It was written to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing that their prosperity was not a result of their own efforts but a gift from God to fulfill His covenant promises. This same principle applies to us today: all that we have, including our talents and abilities, is given by God, and He deserves all the glory.

Misusing this verse to teach that all believers are guaranteed wealth distorts its original meaning and feeds into human greed. Instead, the true lesson is one of humility and dependence. Just as Moses warned the Israelites not to forget God in their abundance, we too must remain vigilant. Times of success and prosperity can easily lead to pride and self-reliance, causing us to drift away from the One who is the ultimate provider.

Isaiah 53:5 – By His stripes, you are healed.

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Isaiah 53:5 – By His stripes, you are healed.

Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.

Eisegesis: 

Physical healing is a guarantee within the salvation package. You can command healing to take place for a person right now.  

Exegesis:   

This verse is primarily concerned with spiritual healing through salvation. Although God can still heal someone if it is in His will to do so, however, this verse should not be used as a magical formula to claim that healing is instantly available for us today. 

The physical healing implied in this verse is an auxiliary (secondary) benefit. It is an outworking of the atonement that one day in heaven, we will all be completely healed.

More importantly, this verse speaks of a spiritual healing that Jesus accomplished for us by suffering as a servant and atoning for our sins. By His stripes and scourging, our sick twisted and transgressed souls are made right before Him.

Unfortunately, the improper interpretation of this verse as a promise for physical healing has devastated the hearts of millions of people who are led to believe that something is wrong with their faith because they aren’t receiving the promise of healing.

The immediate context of the Isaiah 53:5

When we look at the context of the word ‘healing’ in the surrounding verses and even in the rest of the book of Isaiah, it becomes clear that ‘healed’ refers to the spiritual healing of God’s people. It highlights God’s ability to save us from our sins through spiritual restoration. This is evident from the language used in Isaiah 53:5, which includes several terms directly tied to sin:

  • Transgressions – is another word for Sin
  • Iniquity – is another word for sin
  • Chastisement – is a reference to our salvation (being freed from the bondage of sin)
  • Turned away (mentioned in the next verse, Isaiah 53:6) – is a reference to our sinful disobedience.

As evident from the immediate context, there is nothing in this verse that teaches that Christians have an earthly right to demand physical healing. Rather it speaks of believers having an earthly right to be justified by faith with a promise of eternal life.

New Testament context

The New Testament quotes Isaiah 53:5 twice, which seems to support both physical & spiritual healing.

Supporting Physical Healing

Matthew 8:16-17 (NKJV)

When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.”

Supporting Spiritual Healing

1 Peter 2:24-25 (NKJV)

who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. or you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

How do we reconcile these two?

We could safely ascertain that God has both aspects of our healing provided for by the atoning work of Jesus, but it is also true that both of these will not be fully realized until the very end.

So if physical healing is a component within the scripture, what is the problem with quoting the verse?

The problem is when preachers will use this verse out of context to claim that every believer has the right to the promise of perfect health right NOW and when this does not happen in the person’s life, it is simply because the believer did not claim this promise in faith. 

This of course ends up discouraging for the believers who do not have their prayers answered. It also contradicts and devalues the personal pain and struggles of the Saints in the Bible and throughout history. 

If healing was something promised “instantly” to all believers, no one would have to go through pain and suffering.

So what is the promise of physical healing?

Simply put, physical healing is not guaranteed to every Christian right now; likewise, the totality of our salvation (in our glorification – being completely free from sin and conformed to the image of Christ) is not promised to us right now. We know that removing the penalty for sin will not remove the presence of sin in a believer’s life until and after the resurrection.

The Bible explicitly says concerning our salvation that we have been saved (Ephesians 2:8), are being saved (1 Corinthians 1:18), and we will be saved (1 Corinthians 3:15). In the same sense, we could also add that we have been healed, are being healed, and one day will be healed. 

God’s ultimate healing for us will happen at the “resurrection,” during His second coming, and this is a glorious promise to every believer. 

Every temporary or patch-up healing that happens during this present age is simply an anticipation of the ultimate healing that will come.

What not to do & what to do? 

Christians must not absurdly “claim” to have been healed, despite having minor symptoms, and later state that they are standing on the promise of Isaiah 53:5. Christians should not add physical healing as a requirement or evidence of a person’s salvation/repentance of sins. 

What Christians can do is pray boldly and trust in God’s goodness and mercy to heal us now, even before the ultimate healing of resurrection, and to help us be content if it isn’t in His will for us to be healed instantly.

The beauty of this verse

Unfortunately, the language of the substitution (Christ dying for our sins), which is the theme of the passage, is ultimately lost in all of this dialogue.

Just look at the following emphasis of Isaiah 53:5.

“wounded for OUR transgressions . . . bruised for OUR iniquities . . . chastisement for OUR peace.”

Christ suffered not for HIS sin but OURs; He came as a substitute for sinners and became the recipient of God’s wrath. He sustained the chastisement to restore OUR peace with God.

The spiritual healing of the cross brings us a promise of restoration of having a right relationship with God.

Isaiah 53:5, when understood properly, is a wonderful, amazing, and grace-filled verse.

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