I found myself thinking about this comment from Jesus (as recorded in the gospels) and I find it quite a remarkable thing for him to have said. Rather than “God has healed you because of your faith in Him”, or something along those lines, Jesus is saying to this person that it is simply their faith that has healed them.
Following on from some of the New Age I’ve been reading, this would be interpreted somthing along the lines of saying that “because you have known it as true, it is true.”
June 11, 2008 at 8:38 pm |
[...] Jeralyn wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptRather than “God has healed you because of your faith in Him”, or something along those lines, Jesus is saying to this person that it is simply their faith that has healed them. Following on from some of the New Age I’ve been reading, … [...]
June 12, 2008 at 6:30 am |
thanks for your blog, jon. i’ve been through a similar journey to yours. i love your ability and willingness to be an honest seeker.
looking at Jesus’ words through fresh eyes is certainly amazing. it’s been exciting for me, too, and baffling that christianity has come so far from Christ on every level.
June 12, 2008 at 9:11 am |
Hi Tinka,
Thanks for stopping by! Thanks to the internet I have discovered a huge community of people who have migrated away from christianity and seen many, many things with “fresh eyes”. It is a wonderful and liberating experience, but also one that takes a lot of courage.
Jon
June 14, 2008 at 2:27 am |
i agree. it’s been a harrowing about 5 years for me. i’ve also met some special folks, mostly through the internet. best of everything. keep moving toward love and truth in freedom of spirit.