What does the Bible say about physical healing in prayer?
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The Bible teaches that physical healing is not guaranteed in prayer; true healing is spiritual and eternal.
The argument presented by name-it-and-claim-it preachers misinterprets Isaiah 53:5, suggesting that Jesus' death guarantees physical healing for all. However, Scripture shows that Christ’s redemptive work on the cross secured eternal redemption and the forgiveness of sins for His people, not necessarily the removal of physical ailments. This misunderstanding risks turning prayer into a mere tool for self-interest rather than a means to worship and glorify God. Such teachings ignore the reality that even the Apostle Paul experienced physical suffering and accepted it as part of God’s plan for him.
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