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Paul left Trophimus in Miletus when he was sick (II Tim 4:20), and Epaphroditus was sick to the point of death (Phil 2:27). Timothy was encouraged to use wine for his stomach ailments (1 Tim 5:23). God never removed Paul's thorn in the flesh (II Cor 12:1-10).
If the Apostle Paul still had the power to heal why would he leave Trophimus sick, while Epaphroditus was also sick to the point of death in Philippians 2:27 and encouraged Timothy to use a little wine for his stomach and frequent ailments (1 Timothy 5:23)?
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- I subscribe to the view that the reason is because the gifts that he was performing in the early days was a "sign to the Jews" ; not a ll spiritu...
- The word of God is very clear on every subject. All things are possible to them that believe Mark 9:23. The word believe means to accept, to receiv...
- The apostle Paul had a variety of Gifts including tongues, prophecy and teaching. He also raised Eutychus from the dead, he also was immune to sna...
- I think sometimes it is wise to not isolate the Gift of Healing when we think about these questions. For instance if I have a gift of Knowledge doe...
- Every one reads a verse out of context. Mark 16 nobody wants to read who Jesus Christ was addressing the statement too, His eleven disciples 16:14!...
- Question Restatement
- Clarifying - "Unworthy", "Judgment", "The Body"
- The Context - Passover and Judgment
- Answer - A Judge Can Decree Mercy as Well as Condemnation
In 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Paul states that a judgment is imputed onto people, who eat and drink of the cup "unworthily". How does one not eat and drink "unworthily"?
2.1. The Greek, Unworthy :
"Unworthy" - means "undeserved", "unmerited", in a legal sensewhere someone's actions do not merit a certain consequence.
2.2. To Judge or Not to Judge :
A supposed contradiction that Christians should “not judge", (Luke 6:37) or if they are supposed to "judge with righteous judgment", (John 7:24) - rests in not realizing that : although a judge can condemn, a judge can also pardon, (Luke 6:34).
2.3. "The Body, or "The Lord's Body" :
Another complication, arises because of a disagreement in early Greek manuscripts, (See Parallel Greek Texts) : Because of this - it is often taught that one needs to examine if they are discerning that communion represents the "Body of Jesus", or whether they are judging themselves. But, in fact - Paul clarifies this, showing that "The Lord's Body", and "The Body", both represent a "plurality" - the Church :
There are many "mystical/metaphorical" illustrations of "The Cup" in view of "Judgment" in Scripture. However - there are two contexts that stand out the most: 1. The Passion Narrative - Judas, having eaten the bread / cup, ate and drank judgment to himself, (better if he "had not been born”, Matthew 26:24). According to Scripture, as a Passover la...
Only after it is embraced that a Judge can also pardon- then 1 Corinthians 11 becomes clear in the context of the rest of Scripture : Summary: A person who appeals to God under the law of Mercy, is unworthy of that mercy - if they do not also forfeit their own right to accuse, and become unforgiving. Aside: The next questions that follow are : A.) ...
Jan 4, 2022 · In this case, Paul did pray for healing, but his request was denied. Rather than extend healing, the Lord told Paul to rely on His grace (verse 9). The only explicit biblical instruction related to prayer for healing is found in James 5:13–16: “Is anyone among you in trouble?
Similarly, but still more incorrectly, Schott, who detects an “ acumen singulare ” in Paul’s saying: “ per ipsam aegritudinem carnis doctrinam divinam vobis tradidi;” for the fact that Paul, although sick, had preached very zealously, had been of great influence in making his preaching more successful.
Bible scholars speculate that perhaps Paul came to their region to recover from an illness, such as malaria. Or perhaps Paul intended to pass right through their region but could not proceed because he got sick. In any case, Paul's readers would have known exactly what he meant.
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Jul 24, 2006 · Paul says it in this section in Philippians 2:27 that he almost died. He was sick to the point of death and almost lost his life in that ministry of the Philippians. Now in Philippians 2:29, Paul tells the church in Philippi to honor Epaphroditus when he comes back. And he gives the reason in Philippians 2:30.
