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What does the Bible say about healing from sin?

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The Bible teaches that sin is like a disease that needs healing, and Jesus Christ, the Great Physician, provides that healing through His sacrifice.

The Bible depicts sin as a disease that weighs heavily on the soul, requiring healing that only Christ can provide. In Psalm 38, David describes the burden of sin as overwhelming, stating that his iniquities are 'too heavy for me' (Psalm 38:4), which aligns with the understanding that every person needs healing from sin. Jesus, as seen in Luke 9:11, is portrayed as one who 'healed them that had need of healing.' This illustrates His role as the Great Physician who addresses the deepest ailments of humanity—our sinfulness. Ultimately, healing is found in faith in Christ, who bore our sins and makes us whole (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24).
Scripture References: Psalm 38:4, Luke 9:11, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Psalm 103:3, Ezekiel 36:26, 1 John 1:7, Isaiah 1:5-6, Luke 5:31, Jeremiah 30:17, Matthew 9:2, Ephesians 1:4-5

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Psalm 103:3
Charles Spurgeon · May 31, 2016
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