The Power of the Cross and Healing in Ministry (original) (raw)
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Walter Wilson, a professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology, wrote this book to help us gain new insights on the topic of healing by using a number of different forms of gospel criticism to help us look at the healing miracles in Matthew chaptres 8-9. Wilson challenges us to think more broadly and in new categories in our reading of these healing narratives in Matthew.
New Testament Theology of Healing
Master of Divinity Research Paper, 2017
Jesus inaugurated the inbreaking kingdom and proved so in part through extensive healing. Since his ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ work in proclaiming the Kingdom-gospel continued through those who received his Spirit, and who subsequently demonstrated the authority of Christ’s kingdom, in part, through healing in his name. Healing should continue to play a significant part in the proclamation of the gospel and general ministry of Christians, but is often neglected, or at times even rejected in the west, through a theology that over-emphasises God’s “sovereignty”; and that under-emphasises a) the activity of the Holy Spirit b) the role of faith, and c) what the inbreaking kingdom entails. Results are also limited by many ignoring the biblical pattern of how, in a practical sense, the early disciples exercised their Christ-given Kingdom-authority.
The Healing Ministry of Jesus and Its Relevance for Consecrated Life
Sanyasa Journal of Consecrated Life , 2020
This paper deals in detail the healing ministry of Jesus as seen in the Gospels. The author argues that the healings and the exorcisms carried out by Jesus are the manifestations of the dawn of the Kingdom of God here on earth. Finally, he points out certain implications for the life and mission of the consecrated persons of today.
A Theological Model of Healing to Inform an Authentic Healing Ministry
Healing was an important part of the mission of Jesus and the apostles. This ministry continued throughout the history of the Church, taking many forms. Plagues, pandemics and incurable diseases have always been a challenge to it. This challenge has been of a contextual theological model which can inform the healing ministry within Southern Africa. The narrative is constructed in terms of seven challenges which must be met to ensure this goal is reached. Three of the challenges respond to issues emerging from a miraculous cures and those who believe primarily in medical procedures. The other four challenges respond to issues emerging from a theological analysis of the context. An assessment is made of the theological merits of diverse healing procedures.
The Future of the Church ' s Ministry of Healing
2008
Preface to the English version 1. The desire for healing and the health boom-towards a new discourse of health, healing and spirituality in Germany 1.1. The desire for healing 1.2. Approaches to healing and schools of healing in Western society 1.3. From the "infirmaries" to "health consumerism": social trends in our attitude to health 1.4. New models of health in the health care market: "wellness", "fast health", "health enhancement" 1.5. Critical remarks on the "cult of health" in Western nations 1.6. Conclusion: the need for reorientation in churches, and in social and charitable work institutions 2. What is healing? What is health? Foundations for a Christian understanding of healing and health 2.1. Healing as restoration of damaged relationships-elements of the Biblical understanding of healing 2.2. Contributions from African culture towards understanding health and healing 2.3. Ecumenical discussions of health and healing 2.4. The World Council of Churches' definition of health 2.5. Definitions of health based on the Christian view of humanity 2.6. Broadening our understanding of healing through HIV/AIDS 2.7. Weak, sick, disabled-yet "well" 2.8. Health above all else? 2.9. Conclusions: a public debate on the understanding of health and healing 3 Health in the global context-WHO concepts and access to healthcare 3.1 Main concepts and aims of the WHO 3.2 Health and Justice-Unequal access to Healthcare 3.3 Conclusions: expanding the debate on health in Germany 4. Health in Germany-special challenges for churches and ministry 4.1 The need to define health needs and health resources 4.2 The increase in mental illness as a challenge to society 4.3 Health promotion for the socially disadvantaged 4.4 No one eats alone-the connection between health, nutrition and global justice 4.5 Living with chronic illness and disability 4.6 Demographic developments and health in old age 4.7 Towards cooperation between experts and committed lay people in the field of healthcare 4.8 Consequences: A holistic approach to health 5. Christianity as a therapeutic religion-from its roots to the present day 5.1 Christian healing action today 5.2 Churches in dialogue with alternative healing approaches and the esoteric movement 5.3 Spirituality as a health factor-epidemiological studies 5.4 Consequences: including spiritual factors in therapeutic concepts 6. The Church as a healing community-Biblical and theological foundations and contributions from other countries 6.1 Healing-the theme of the Bible and the parish's mission 6.2 Healing in the Church's history 6.3 Rediscovering the Church as a healing community 6.4 Christian communities as significant social entities 6.5 The healing community as a missionary community 6.6 Healing spirituality: Forms and Trends 6.7 Examples from other countries 6.8 Consequences-rediscovering the ecumenical potential of healing ministry 7. Christian communities, networks and Christian social services-places of healing and the creation of a healing ministry 7.2 Pastoral Care as a Healing Ministry 7.3 Home visits and their role in the healing ministry of the parish 7.4 Medical and Church Social Care Services within the Scope of the Parish Community 7.5 Retreat Centres as Places of Healing 7.6 Community Health Assets-the RHA Matrix as a guide 7.7. Consequences: Recognizing and developing healing ministries in their manifold forms 8. Main Concerns and Considerations regarding Future Work 9. Bibliography The Authors (DIFAEM) in Tübingen, but was also supported by representatives of the different institutions which were part of the two years study process leading to its completion, namely Diakonisches Werk der EKD, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Missionarische Dienste and the Northelbian Centre for World Mission, Hamburg. The study document is made available for the "week for life" which is a campaign of both Protestant and Roman Catholic churches which in the period 2008-2010 focuses on the theme "healthy or illstill loved by God". It will be also presented in German Kirchentag 2009 in Bremen. The major goal of this publication in English language is to make this study available for dialogue with wider circles in the international ecumenical dialogue, for encounters with partner churches in the global South and for theological education for healing ministries in different churches. Our gratitude goes to the Language Service of WCC for the translation into English. The study document also is available on the website of DIFAEM and WCC-ETE.
Jesus as Healer in the Gospel of Matthew, Part II: Jesus as Healer in Matthew 8–9
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi
This exploration of the healing narratives in Matthew 8 and 9, guided by current scholarship in the fields of medical anthropology and social-scientific study of ancient Mediterranean culture, shows that when viewed in their historical and cultural context these biblical narratives point us toward a more holistic understanding of healing that may encourage contemporary movements in this direction. In this context, the goal is ‘healing’ the person rather than simply ‘curing’ the disease. The goal of restoring persons to a state of well-being and social reintegration into their families and communities requires attention to the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of persons as well as their physical health. A critically and culturally informed interpretation of Matthew’s healing narratives may therefore promote the broader understanding of healing in view of these biblical stories.
Models and perspectives concerning the identity of Jesus as healer
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies
This study reviews various perspectives into the identity of Jesus as healer. There are two main perspectives – those that approach the identity of Jesus as healer from a theological perspective focusing on his personhood as messiah and those that use social scientific perspectives from sociology, psychology and anthropology. This study does not aim to evaluate or direct the reader towards a conclusion of Jesus’ identity, but only to review various perspectives. Based on analogies from Zimbabwe and comparative insights from the Mediterranean context from which the memory of Jesus survived, it is plausible that the identity of Jesus as healer should be found from the larger Greco-Roman context. Furthermore, given the various healers that existed during Jesus time both within the Jewish and Greco-Roman villages, the explanation of Jesus as healer is plausible from the various social scientific perspectives discussed.