Members John81 Posted April 19, 2016 Members Share Posted April 19, 2016 Acts 14:8-10 8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: 9 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, 10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. What is meant by "he had faith to be healed"? How did Paul perceive this man had faith to be healed? Is there any particular significance to the fact Paul spoke with a loud voice (Stand upright on thy feet.)? What application can we draw from this passage for today? wretched 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Popular Post No Nicolaitans Posted April 19, 2016 Members Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2016 These are just my guesses; I'm not saying that I'm right... 8 minutes ago, John81 said: What is meant by "he had faith to be healed"? First, I think it's important to note that Lystra was a pagan city with false gods. Second, I think it's important to note that this man "heard Paul speak". He had heard the gospel preached from Paul (Acts 14:7). Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Here in this pagan land, the man most assuredly believed what was spoken by Paul. Though pagan, he must have been so convinced of the truths of the word of God that Paul preached, that he also believed God could heal him. What all did Paul preach? I don't know...other than the gospel (Acts 14:7). However, I would assume there was some amount of further expounding that took place considering the location. 21 minutes ago, John81 said: How did Paul perceive this man had faith to be healed? Could have been the spiritual gift of knowledge? I don't know; I've always looked at it as Paul could see the eagerness in the man's eyes...or he could see the outward expression of the conviction the man was under. You know how when you see someone who has been tremendously affected by something...whether good or bad? It totally transforms their countenance and demeanor. 25 minutes ago, John81 said: Is there any particular significance to the fact Paul spoke with a loud voice (Stand upright on thy feet.)? My only thoughts are that Paul, by using a loud voice, wanted to draw attention to the man (and the event that was about to take place) so that others would see. It would cause others to witness the power of God. 28 minutes ago, John81 said: What application can we draw from this passage for today? Hmmm... Preach the gospel, and in so doing, look for those who are under conviction to be saved. wretched, Alan, Rebecca and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seth Doty Posted April 22, 2016 Members Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Quote What is meant by "he had faith to be healed"? How did Paul perceive this man had faith to be healed? Is there any particular significance to the fact Paul spoke with a loud voice (Stand upright on thy feet.)? What application can we draw from this passage for today? Often times God chooses not to work powerfully in the absence of powerful faith. Matthew 13:58, Matthew 17:20, Mark 9: 23-24, luke 8:50 etc. If this man had not believed the word that Paul was preaching it seem highly doubtful that the Lord would have moved Paul to heal him. Paul may have perceived the mans faith to be healed in much the same way as any of us perceive things. The mans body language may well have made it evident that he believed. However, it is certainly also possible that the Holy Spirit guided Paul in this area and caused him to perceive something outside of what a ordinary individual would. Not unlike Christ perceiving when the woman with the issue of blood touched him(luke 8:46) or Paul himself perceiving that there was going to be a serious problem with the ship(Acts 27:10) that was later wrecked, evidently before God actually said anything to him about it. The primary reason for speaking with a loud voice was so that those nearby would be certain to hear and understand what was going on. John 11:41-43, Acts 7:60, Acts 16:28, etc. I believe one of the modern day applications to draw from this example is that while there is a time to do things quietly and without fanfare, there are also times when it is appropriate for things to be done in a very public and open manner for all to see and hear. Edited April 22, 2016 by Seth Doty John81, Alan and Old-Pilgrim 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Posted April 22, 2016 Members Share Posted April 22, 2016 Seth Doty, Excellent thoughts on the life of the man of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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