Is any sick among you ? James 5:14-15
Study of James 5:14,15 14. Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
2. 1st Century elders with spiritual gifts Study of James 5:14,15 Three explanations 1. Physical ailments 2. 1st Century elders with spiritual gifts 3. Spiritual or soul sickness
Why do some get sick and die? Why just the elders? What kind of oil? Study of James 5:14,15 Reject 1st Position 1. Physical ailments Why do some get sick and die? Why just the elders? What kind of oil? Is God a respecter of persons? What if we go to a doctor?
2. 1st Century elders with spiritual gifts Gifts not limited to elders Study of James 5:14,15 Reject 2nd Position 2. 1st Century elders with spiritual gifts Gifts not limited to elders Gifts were for specific purposes Reveal-Jn.14:26 Remember-Jn16:13 Confirm-Mk.16:20 Temporary
2. 1st Century elders with spiritual gifts Study of James 5:14,15 Reject 2nd Position 2. 1st Century elders with spiritual gifts Everyone in 1st century not healed Paul - thorn - 2 Cor. 12:7-10 Trophimus - 2 Tim. 4:20 Not for the sake of healing
3. Spiritual or soul sickness Two kinds - Physical or Spiritual Study of James 5:14,15 3rd Position is Correct 3. Spiritual or soul sickness Two kinds - Physical or Spiritual 1 Cor.11:30 “sickly” Sinful = sickness in his soul
3. Spiritual or soul sickness Send for Elders Heb. 13:17 Study of James 5:14,15 3rd Position is Correct 3. Spiritual or soul sickness Send for Elders Heb. 13:17 Anoint with oil - figurative Ps. 23:5 “anointest my head with oil” Heb. 1:9 “anointed..oil of gladness”
3. Spiritual or soul sickness “Prayer of faith shall save the sick...” Study of James 5:14,15 3rd Position is Correct 3. Spiritual or soul sickness “Prayer of faith shall save the sick...” Never any failures If physical then problems???? 1 John 1:9 - like James 5:15
3. Spiritual or soul sickness “Confess your faults one to another.” Study of James 5:14,15 3rd Position is Correct 3. Spiritual or soul sickness “Confess your faults one to another.” sins - confess = context elders 1 Jn. 1 = public confession Not Auricular Confession !!!!! Not Extreme Unction = Last Rites
Realizes he has been overtaken in sin. Call elders - spiritual leaders Study of James 5:14,15 Realizes he has been overtaken in sin. Call elders - spiritual leaders Pray for this penitent person God will forgive him ! James 5:19-20
Person who is sick with sin Elders are called to his aid Study of James 5:14,15 Person who is sick with sin Elders are called to his aid Prayer of righteous - Jas. 5:16 Sins will be forgiven 1 John 1:9
Is any sick among you ? James 5:14-15
Is any sick among you ?
By Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ Evans, Georgia Is any sick among you ? By Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ Evans, Georgia Sunday Evening - 15 May 2005