LESSON TWELVE
THE DOUBLE CURE

"Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses" (Matthew 8:17).
"I am the Lord that healeth thee" (Exodus 15:26).

I. DIVINE HEALING WAS PROVIDED IN THE ATONEMENT

A.	What is divine healing?
1.	Healing of the body apart from all remedies.
2.	The power of God manifested in a miracle of healing. 
3.	The Spirit of God quickening our mortal bodies.
B.	What is meant by the double cure?
1.	When Jesus died, He bore not only our iniquities, but also our sicknesses. 
2.	In the atonement is salvation for the soul, and healing for the body.
3.	This is known as the double cure: 
a.	Salvation 
b.	Healing.

II. THE CAUSE OF SICKNESS

A.	Primary Cause.
1.	Adam and Eve created in perfect health.
2.	Sickness and death were unknown and obedience to God's commands 	would have insured the permanence of this blessed condition.
3.	As a result of disobedience, death came to the human race and with it, 	sickness. Here is seen the original cause of sickness.
B.	Secondary Cause.
1.	Sickness is sometimes brought upon an individual by sin. 
2.	Sickness can also be traced to the agency of Satan.
3.	Sickness is permitted that the works of God may be manifested. 

III. SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATION FOR DIVINE HEALING

A.	There are many Scriptures, which definitely teach the truth of Divine Healing. 
B.	A few of the main Scriptures are:
1.	Exodus 15:25-26
2.	Job 
3.	Psalm 103:2-3
4.	Isaiah 53:4-5
5.	Matthew 8:16-17
6.	Mark 16:15-18
7.	James 5:14

IV. JESUS CHRIST, EVER THE SAME

A.	The fact that Jesus Christ does not change is one of the greatest proofs we need 			that Jesus Christ heals today.
B.	 During His ministry upon earth Jesus healed all that were brought to Him 
C.	If He bore our pains in His own body on the cross, surely He will do for His 			children today as much as when He was here upon earth. 
D.	This Scripture in Hebrews 13:8 is sufficient evidence for each of us to accept Him 		as the Great Physician. 

V. ALL OBJECTIONS TO DIVINE HEALING ARE EASILY REFUTED

A.	There are many objections brought against the truth of Divine healing
B.	We shall examine only a few of these objections.
1.	The age of miracles is past.
a.	It is said that Jesus used miracles to establish the church but miracles are not needed to day. The statement is far from being true. 
b.	If ever there was a time when the world needs a gospel with signs following, it is today. 
c.	This is still the same church dispensation. 
d.	There is only one church whether in the time of the apostles or now. 
e.	If Jesus is the same and we receive the Apostolic experience, then definitely the age of miracles is not past.
2.	Medical science is God's means today for healing. 
a.	The writer recognized clearly what medical science is accomplishing today. 
b.	God has a better plan. The creator never makes a mistake in diagnosing an illness. 
c.	Why be content to rely upon the weak arm of flesh when it is God's plan to heal completely in a moment's time?
3.	It is presumptuous to pray for healing.
a.	We should always pray for the will of God and be willing to surrender to it.
b.	We must recognize that it is God's will to heal. 
c.	When we pray for healing we are praying according to His will.
4.	Many false cults practice healing. 
a.	This is admitted. Whenever there is a genuine there is always a counterfeit. 
b.	Just because there is the counterfeit we should never refuse the real thing. 
c.	The miracles that follow the ministry of the true child of God should defeat that which is spurious.

LESSON TWELVE
SELF HELP TEST
SELF HELP TEST 
A.	Explain clearly what is meant by the double cure.  

B.	Answer properly the following objection to divine healing: "The age of miracles is past."  

C.	How does Hebrews 13:8 prove that Jesus heals the body.  

D.	State the THREE secondary causes of sickness:

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