When God Doesn't Heal - Complex Truths of God's Kingdom
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The pastor discusses the León de Judá Congregation's position on spiritual gifts, the Pentecostal experience, healing, spiritual warfare, deliverance, prosperity, social justice, political involvement, and other complex topics. He states that the church does not fit into a traditional denominational Pentecostal position or a purely evangelical church that does not give place to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The pastor emphasizes the importance of seeking a spirituality and congregational life that aligns with the model established by Scripture, not a denomination or ministry. He also notes that the manifestations of the Holy Spirit are potentially infinite, and the gifts of God are potentially infinite in their various manifestations.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching in accordance with the tone established in Scripture. He cautions against laziness and imitation of other pastors or ministries. He believes in the complexity and balance of Scripture and discusses the topic of healing as an example. He believes in the God of healing and miracles but also acknowledges that healing is a complex issue and that not everyone is healed. He encourages pastors to provide their congregations with a deep understanding of the Bible and its themes, rather than only giving them small phrases or sentences to recite. He wants to create a congregation of mature people who can navigate the difficult waters of life with the full counsel of God's word.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being mature and complex in handling spiritual matters, particularly in the context of the gifts of the spirit. He notes that some churches are childish in their approach to spiritual matters, while others have developed a ritualistic approach that can be misleading. The speaker also cites examples from Scripture, including the fact that Elisha, a powerful prophet, died of an illness, and Paul, a great apostle, advised Timothy to drink wine for his stomach problems. The speaker emphasizes the complexity of pastoral care and the need to balance individual manifestations of spiritual gifts with the needs of the congregation as a whole.
The speaker believes in all the gifts and teachings of the Bible, but also recognizes the complexities of life and the limitations of pastoral experience. He encourages the congregation to stay tied to Scripture and not to ignore the reality of life. He believes in a complex, biblical, and balanced church that is not afraid of the truth. He emphasizes the importance of holding fast to God's truth for security, power, prosperity, and God's presence. He acknowledges that life is full of contradictions and tension, but encourages the congregation to live in the complexity of reality and to thank God for their eternal salvation through Christ Jesus. He ends with a prayer for forgiveness, guidance, and wisdom.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching in accordance with the tone established in Scripture. He cautions against laziness and imitation of other pastors or ministries. He believes in the complexity and balance of Scripture and discusses the topic of healing as an example. He believes in the God of healing and miracles but also acknowledges that healing is a complex issue and that not everyone is healed. He encourages pastors to provide their congregations with a deep understanding of the Bible and its themes, rather than only giving them small phrases or sentences to recite. He wants to create a congregation of mature people who can navigate the difficult waters of life with the full counsel of God's word.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being mature and complex in handling spiritual matters, particularly in the context of the gifts of the spirit. He notes that some churches are childish in their approach to spiritual matters, while others have developed a ritualistic approach that can be misleading. The speaker also cites examples from Scripture, including the fact that Elisha, a powerful prophet, died of an illness, and Paul, a great apostle, advised Timothy to drink wine for his stomach problems. The speaker emphasizes the complexity of pastoral care and the need to balance individual manifestations of spiritual gifts with the needs of the congregation as a whole.
The speaker believes in all the gifts and teachings of the Bible, but also recognizes the complexities of life and the limitations of pastoral experience. He encourages the congregation to stay tied to Scripture and not to ignore the reality of life. He believes in a complex, biblical, and balanced church that is not afraid of the truth. He emphasizes the importance of holding fast to God's truth for security, power, prosperity, and God's presence. He acknowledges that life is full of contradictions and tension, but encourages the congregation to live in the complexity of reality and to thank God for their eternal salvation through Christ Jesus. He ends with a prayer for forgiveness, guidance, and wisdom.
1 Corinthians Chapter 12, we have previously preached on this passage. I want to put a different spin on it as you know the bible is multifaceted and you can preach from one verse 100 times and it never comes out the same. God always gives other perspectives and other things. And I want to approach this in a different way than I have approached it before. It says here:
"... I don't want, brothers, I would say about the Lion of Judah Congregation, I don't want you to be ignorant about spiritual gifts..."
"... I don't want, brothers, I would say about the Lion of Judah Congregation, I don't want you to be ignorant about spiritual gifts..."
