The bible puts it clear that human beings were created by God in his image. He also created all that we see to make us live well. He systematically created everything starting with heaven and earth and the man at last. It implies that all that man requires was created before him to satisfy him.
Creation
God created heaven and earth on the first day, all the other things in the first five days, and the man on the sixth day. He intended everything to work systematically and enjoy shalom or immeasurable peace. It shows God’s nature as a lover of peace, love, and dedication. With shalom, humans were to enjoy peace free from sicknesses. One could find comfort in worshipping him and doing according to his will.
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Fall
After creation, God allowed Adam and Eve to enjoy all the merits in the Garden of Eden apart from the tree at the center of the land. However, they choose to reject his rules and ate the forbidden tree (Charles 2019). It destroyed the relationship between him and God exposing human beings to sufferings such as sicknesses and death. One can only find peace and comfort if he turns against the sins and seeks salvation through the blood of Jesus.
Redemption
The Bible indicates God’s love for his people despite being sinners. Therefore, he sent his only begotten son to come to earth and die and redeem his people. The sacrifice shows God’s nature concerning sickness, diseases, and suffering. After man turned against God, He sent his son to save humans from sickness, suffering, and death. The blood of Jesus gives God’s people comfort and hope of light during illnesses. Christians believe that the blood of Jesus can heal off their suffering.
Restoration
God gave his only son that whoever believes in him shall not suffer but will enjoy. The coming of Jesus is an indication of restoration since Christians receive healing and peace by believing in Jesus as the son of God. By faith, those who enjoy salvation lives free from earthly diseases and illnesses and enjoy pace in their life (Skip 2017). Jesus came to restore peace in the world as well as a good relationship between God and humans.
Response to Crystal
It is an excellent post that outlines a clear understanding of Christian faith and class readings. Well utilization of biblical verses proofs an understanding of class materials and Christianity. In creation God made human and the universe and intended them to enjoy Shalom. When they sinned against God they fell. God gave his only son to redeem the sinners and with his blood he restored world peace. Your post indicates that illness is a s a result of falling but Jesus brings salvation which is light to illness.
Response to Gertrude
You have a nice discussion Gertrude. It is educative and based on facts. Proper use of sources indicates a good research on the topic. I agree with you that before man turned against God’s rule, there was no suffering. However, when sins entered, they opened a door towards suffering and death. However, the coming of Jesus broke the chains of sins, redeemed Christians and restored Shalom in the lives of Christians. Although individuals still struggle when thery turn to Jesus, but they are able to enjoy peace.
Response to Angela
You have a good discussion Angela written in a good format making it easy to understand and follow-up the key points. When God created the world, it was his intentions that human beings will enjoy peace and worship him. When Satan deceived Adam and Eve, human beings failed and started suffering. Symbols of suffering are diseases and illnesses. Despite going against his rules, the love of God serves as redemption and saves human from his wrath. The most interesting part of your discussion is that it emphasis on restoration where God promises to renew the whole world and give his people a pick into his glorious future.
References
Skip, W., (2017). Spiritual Leadership in Business: Transcending the Ethical Paperback Pearson Publisher
Charles, E., (2019). Diverse Voices in the Modern U.S Moral Theology (moral traditions) Georgetown University Press
