georgejv Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Elders of the church should pray, along with our faith. This is important since their faith is stronger and unwavering. Faith is a pre-requisite for the prayer of healing to be succesful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim E. Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 The sick person is to take the initiative to ask the elders to pray. Seek the help of Christian friends and leaders in the church. MacArthur writes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glory Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 IT SEEMS THAT THE SICK IS INITIATING PRAYER BY REACHING OUT IN FAITH TO CALL ON THE ELDERS OF THE CHURCH TO PRAY FOR HIM.FAITH IS AN ACTION BECAUSE ALL THROUGT THE NEW TESTAMENT , THOSE WHO GOT HEALED TOOK SOME FORM OF ACTION BY COMING TO THE LORD BECAUSE THEY HAD HEARD ABOUT HIS MARVELOUS HEALING POWER. THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE ALTHOUGH EVERY MAN HAS BEEN GIVEN A MEASURE OF FAITH, SOMETIMES WHEN WE'RE SICK IT'S DIFFICULT TO EXERCISE FAITH FOR OUR OWN SELVES AND THAT'S WHEN GOD USES THE FAITH OF OTHERS TO BRING HEALING TO US.EPHESIANS 2:8 TELLS ME THAT FAITH IS A GIFT FROM GOD AND NOT WE OURSELVES.SO THOSE WHO DO HAVE THE GOD KIND OF FAITH FOR HEALING IS SUPPOSED TO PRAY IN FAITH , BELIEVING FOR THE SICK TO BE HEALED.........GOD BLESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolynne Speck Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 According to verse 14 the sick person is to initiate prayer for healing as this is an act of faith. Then he or she must call on the elders of the church to anoint he or she with oil and pray. THANK YOU JESUS AS EVERYTHING WE NEED IS IN YOUR WORD, WE THANK YOU AND GIVE YOU PRAISE. AMEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJeff Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 When a person is sick it is that person who should call upon the elders of the church to anoint with oil and pray over them. This is significant because it represents that individual exercising his or her faith, the necessary step toward receiving a healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plethra Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? The sick person is to call for the elders of the church. The sick person initiates prayer by asking for prayer. People don't know the need if you don't express it to them. They may not be aware of any sickness. If I call for someone to pray for me then that means that I have voiced the need for prayer plus it says that I have confidence in that person whom I am asking to pray for me that they will indeed pray and pray fervently with faith believing God will heal me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewell Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 The person who needs healing is to call on the elders of the church to pray. The sick person shows their faith in the asking for prayer, the elders show their faith in the prayer for healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanharmelink Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important?I must iniate prayer . I have a need wnd it shows my complete dependance on tthe Lord. I can depend upon the Lord He is faithful to supply all our needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB123 Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 1) The person sick should initiate the prayer for healing by calling the church elders. 2) It is very important to have church leadership (Ministers/Elders) who are strong and mature christians to pray with their strong faith for healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? According to verse 14, the person who is in need of healing is to initiate prayer for healing by calling upon the elders of the church to pray for their healing. The elders will pray the prayer of faith for the person to be healed. According to James this is important because it is very likely that the elders have more experience with healing and faith and prayer than the sick person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? The sick person is to initiate prayer by asking the elders of the church to pray over him/her. This is important believe the elders of the church should be spiritually mature and know how to prayer for the sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Lizzie Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? The sick person should initiate things by calling the elders to pray. It is important because it is a step of faith. But the person who is sick does not have to only rely on her/his faith, as the elders will pray with faith as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? The sick should ask the elders to pray for them. This is important because it encourages them in their faith and the onus of belief is on the elders. Fait is tested and encouraged therefore, on the sick person as well as the elders of the church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyamg Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? The sick person is to initiate the prayer and call the elder also to pray with him.. This is important to determine the faith of the person owing to which he will be healed.James here emphasises the importance of a faith community when it comes to healing of a sick..God wants us to take the initiative as well as wants the whole community to take part in the whole process..this puts into action the faith of all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? I feel that in all circumstance of life, we should go to the Lord in prayer. When we are in trouble, we should pray earnestly; and in times of rejoicing, we should lift our hearts to Him in praise. We should not allow ourselves to become victims of circumstances, or to wait for our circumstances to change. We should acknowledge that God is in control of our lives. When we come to sicknesses, we know that God does heal. We are to initiate the prayer for healing and then ask the elders to pray for us. The elders could intercede for us, while we are ill, but their presence at our bedside, and their audible prayers, as well as the anointing with oil, are all bound to have a healing effect, even if it is only psychological. This will show that we belong to a happy church served by leaders that are loving and selfless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy Crans Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? The person who is sick needs to intiate prayer. It shows that person has the faith to believe he or she will be healed. We must believe that God is always there working in us. He loves us with an unconditional love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Riv Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? The person ill is to call for the elders of the church so that they may pray over them anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. This is important because the more that pray for you I believe the better it is. It will not be just your own faith at work but the faith of others also. Jesus said that if two or three were gathered together and pray, that their prayers would be heard. Have you ever been to a christian reunion or convention where there are thousands gathered and they start to pray and worship? You can feel the Holy Spirit it moves you in ways I cannot explain but the Holy Spirit is powerful and that is why I believe it is important. Let us praise the Lord, Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithj7 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? According to verse 14, the person who is sick should call the elders of the church to have them prayer. This is very significant in that the person does not need to rely on their faith alone to prayer. It ensures that the person who is sick will not be alone. If the person is in a state of unbelief, the elders can help the person. If they have been called to prayer over and over, they will have experienced the healing power of God and be able to help the unbelief (see Mark 9:23). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? I know that seeking prayer via an elder exposes the passion for others in my heart. Seeking for their healing is important. Asking brothers to pray is alos important when we feel added prayer is necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? Asking elders to pray is seeking additional wisdom, and exposes the heart. I need to do this with faith that my heart will not be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifee Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? Who is to initiate prayer for healing? The sick person Why is this person important? This is important because it is with the faith of the sick person as well as the faith of the elder, that can heal the sick person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashech Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? The person who is sick. Why might this be important? Because the leaders are servants of God and their prayers of faith do instill or strengthen the faith of the sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bower Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? The 'patient' needs to request the elders to pray for healing as it i better for others to pray for him, so the combined faith is effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramon Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important? James 5:14- Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: Answer: 1.According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Elders of the Church- 2. Why might this be important? Elders of the Church areconsidered Mature and knowledgeable Christians:They are no longer Babe or Children in Faith: Hebrews 5:13-14 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. However it is not their position in Church as Elders that will heal the sick,IT IS THEIR POSITION AS BEING RIGHTEOUS..RIGHT WITH GOD THAT MATTERS..RIGHT WITH GOD IN THE SENSE THAT JESUS CHRIST RIGHTEOUSNESS COVERS THEM,THROUGH THE ACCEPTANCE OF JESUS AS THEIR LORD AND PERSONAL SAVIOUR.. And when this Righteous Elders of the Church Pray IN FAITH,..the Scripture says Healing will follow: James 5:15- And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up.. In fact James emphasis here is not the elders of Church BUT ON THE PRAYER OF FAITH..It is not necessarily,only the Elder of the Church,nor the rubbing of oil that can heal the sick.All believers who believe and does not doubt,can have prayer of Faith and healing,be it physical,financial will be given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljmnkscart Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 The one who is sick must initiate prayer for his healing. This is important because it shows that you have atleast some faith in God that He could heal you. This also proves that your mind is open to healing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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