Heresy Hunters vs the Holy Spirit

HERESY HUNTERS vs THE HOLY SPIRIT     (# 23)

This is a continuation of # 22 whereby I stated that if I can convince my FB friends (etcetera) of the absurd and injurious concept that Jesus no longer heals miraculously, cessationists/h-hunters should lose all credibility, and their other “strange doctrines” should be prayerfully re-examined. First, let us consider Heb. 8:6….

“He [Jesus] is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.” So let’s look at the Old Covenant regarding health and healing, keeping in mind that the New Covenant (yours and mine) is more excellent….

Psalm 91 lists many promises for Old Covenant saints who “[dwelt] in the secret place of the Most High” including, “He shall deliver [them] from…. the perilous pestilence”…. “No evil shall befall [them], nor shall any plaque come near [their] dwelling”…. “He shall give His angels charge over [them]”…. God “will deliver [them]”…. “[they] shall call upon Me and I will answer [them]”… I will deliver [them] and honor [them]”… “I will be with [them] in trouble”…. “with long life will I satisfy [them]”.

So how do h-hunters explain why saints today (who have a “better covenant…. established on better promises”) do not likewise enjoy these benefits? They cannot. The most they can do is list abuses of certain charismatic and word-faith preachers.

Though not an authority on healing, I am certain of this: Generally speaking, christians would be much healthier (and happier) if they simply made Lord Jesus the center of their christianity! Something to pray about? (More on our “better covenant” next posting.)