Noah Herrin preaches through John 5 and uses the healing at the pool of Bethesda to answer two questions: Do you believe in healing, and do you want to be healed? He argues that God still heals (Hebrews 13:8, James 5) but John calls physical healings "signs" that point to Jesus, with the ultimate miracle being salvation. Jesus initiates healing, but people must respond - sometimes that response requires effort ("grace is not opposed to effort"). Herrin also warns against settling into a victim mentality or hiding/boasting about past sins; instead, believers should carry their mats as testimony so others can see what Jesus has done.
“Grace is not opposed to effort. It is opposed to earning. Earning is an attitude. Effort is an action.” · Noah Herrin
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Believe that God can heal, but put Jesus and salvation first - physical healing points to the greater work He does in souls. If you want change, be willing to answer Jesus' question and take concrete steps (spiritual disciplines, accountability, removing triggers). Don't hide your past or boast in it; carry your "mat" as a testimony to help others.
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