![]() I think the truth was inherent in the Old Testament text. So, the New Testament writers do exercise inspired authority over the interpretation and application. ![]() The prophecy was, “This is that which was written by the prophet, “Out of Egypt, how I called my son.” Well, there’s no way, in reading the prophecy in the Old Testament you would ever conclude that the comment there, referring to the exodus of Israel out of Egypt, had anything to do with a Messiah coming hundreds of years later who would be taken out of Egypt and brought back to the land of Israel. For example, “Out of Egypt have I called my son.” It says that when Jesus came out of Egypt after having been taken there to avoid death from Herod. Very often, there is a significant variation. When you do find New Testament writers quoting the Old Testament, there often is a significant variation. Well, let me just put a little corrective in there. It doesn’t seem to be the case in this situation. And, usually, when I find the Old Testament quoted in the New Testament, it’s usually dead-on. When I read the Isaiah 53 passage, it seems to be spiritual sin. But, when I read that, it says, “ He was pierced through for our transgressions and He was crushed for our iniquities.” Now, when I read it in the context of His healing ministry, I think, it’s talking about physical sickness and disease. In Matthew 8:17, in the context of Jesus’ healing ministry, it says, “In order that what was spoken through Isaiah, the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying, He Himself took our infirmities and carried away our diseases.” Now, I understand that’s supposed to be a quotation of Isaiah 53, like around 4, 5, and 6, if I’m correct. Box 4000, Panorama City, CA 91412 or by dialing toll free 1-800-55-GRACE. It was transcribed by Anjela Paje of Spokane, WA, from the tape, GC 70-24, titled “Questions and Answers Part 52.” A copy of the tape can be obtained by writing, Word of Grace, P.O. The following “Question” was asked by a member of the congregation at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and “Answered” by their pastor, John MacArthur Jr. The remainder of today’s post is taken word for word from the following link, and I sincerely hope it helps clear up some obvious confusion regarding how to rightly divide the Word of God: What follows is a series of questions asked of John MacArthur and his thorough answers. I trust John MacArthur’s interpretation of Scripture and want to share with you what he has to say about this topic. ![]() ![]() Now back to the sometimes misapplied phrase “By His stripes we are healed”. I am blessed to have a copy of this book, and I highly recommend it! John MacArthur’s book Hard to Believe is mentioned during this interview. The following link is the first installment of a three-part interview. Before we share his exegesis of this passage in Isaiah, here is Kirk Cameron interviewing one of his heroes John MacArthur regarding the False Prosperity Gospel. John MacArthur is one such scholar and a seasoned theologian. While I absolutely LOVE God’s Word, I am not a Bible scholar therefore, I rely on those whom I consider to be spiritual giants to interpret the sacred text. Now that you have read the verses that come immediately before and after “And by His stripes we are healed”, does it sound like Isaiah is talking about physical healing? OF COURSE NOT!!! This prophetic passage describes the sacrificial death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Once again, we have to remember CONTEXT, CONTEXT, CONTEXT. How often have you heard someone declare, “By His stripes we are healed” during an intercessory prayer? This is a catch phrase that is often used by those caught up in the prosperity gospel. All we like sheep have gone astray We have turned, every one, to his own way And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Surely, He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. “He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.
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