1 / 24

Divine Healing A doctor’s perspective

Divine Healing A doctor’s perspective. Presented by Dr Darren Barnett BSc , BMBS, DCH(SA), FRACGP. Why should we expect healing? Healing testimonies Helpful attitudes, and practical things to build your faith Conclusion. Introduction. Why should we expect healing?.

zora
Download Presentation

Divine Healing A doctor’s perspective

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Divine HealingA doctor’s perspective Presented by Dr Darren BarnettBSc, BMBS, DCH(SA), FRACGP

  2. Why should we expect healing? Healing testimonies Helpful attitudes, and practical thingsto build your faith Conclusion Introduction

  3. Why should we expect healing?

  4. Modern medicine’s most important advance – an understanding of hygiene True cure rates are low Many cures involve unpleasant treatments and side effects Preventative health is best Does modern medicine have the answers?

  5. Healing is an essential part of the Gospel It is a promise of God for any that ask Healing is a sign to unbelievers Jesus died to make healing available What the Bible says about healing

  6. Jesus used healing testimonies to confirm he was the son of God and that the power of God was with him.Matt 11:4-5 Jesus directed his disciples to heal the sick and preach the necessity of salvation. Matt 10:7-8 An essential part of the Gospel

  7. A benefit available to us, with no exceptions to what he will heal Psalm 103:2-4 Jesus cares about our wellbeing and wants to alleviate our suffering Matt 14:14 A promise of God

  8. Evidence of God’s power available today Mark 16:18 Healing was used by the disciples to demonstrate God’s power to unbelievers, and it provided the opportunity to preach the Gospel Acts 3:1 – 4:13 A sign to unbelievers

  9. The suffering of Jesus on the cross made healing available to us. 1 Pet 2:24 Jesus died to make healing available

  10. Healing testimonies

  11. Myocardial infarction and Cardiac arrest Robert Walton

  12. Largest single cause of death in Australia (22%) Occurs when blood flow to an area of the heart is blocked Dead cells are not replaced, leaving a weakened pump Myocardial Infarction

  13. Chance of survival after a single in-hospital cardiac arrest is 15% - lower after an MI The longer that the person’s heart is stopped, the more damage occurs, and the chance of recovery decreases rapidly Cardiac arrest

  14. Glaucoma Brian Allen

  15. High pressure in the eye leadsto destruction of the optic nerve and loss of vision Treatment involves daily eye drops for life Treatments relatively freeof side-effects today, but not 35 years ago Glaucoma

  16. Depression Lisa Barnett

  17. Affects 20% of people (1 million Australian’s yearly) Symptoms: sadness loss of interest decreased energy guilt disturbed sleep poor concentration Depression

  18. Helpful attitudes, and practical things you can do to build your faith

  19. Ask God persistently Matt 7:7 Believe God can heal you (only a tiny bit of faith is needed) Matt 17:20 Read the promises of God daily 2 Cor 1:20 Be joyful about your salvation Eph 5:19-20 Focus on your walk with God and let God help you Rom 5:1-6 Scriptures on how to seek God

  20. Find and write out healing scriptures Read inspiring stories from the bible Listen to talks and testimonies Have joy in your salvation Find things to be thankful for Sing to the Lord Get on with the Lord’s work Practical ideas to build your faith 1

  21. Take time to focus on yourself and your need Restrict negative inputs and people Immerse yourself in good fellowship Ask a sister or brother to support you Take responsibility for your own healing Your attitude can inspire those around you Once healed, share your testimony Practical ideas to build your faith 2

  22. God’s healing is still available today There are things you can do to help stay focused and positive while seeking healing Every fellowship has inspiring healing testimonies If you need a healing … just ask God! Conclusion

  23. ‘And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed.The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.’ James 5:15-16

  24. Divine HealingA doctor’s perspective www.thewordthatworks.com.au www.trf.org.au

More Related