Subject: James 5:13-19

From: Mark Markham (markhamm@topsurf.com)
Date: Mon Jan 03 2000 - 09:19:20 EST


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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Subject: James 5:13-19</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear all,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am having a mixed reaction concerning the use of
several words and the context of this passage. Please put aside the theological
implications here without much bias help me see what the Greek
says.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sickness. Is it physical or spiritual emotional. I
have seen the word used both ways.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Healing: ditto&nbsp; but not so closely divided.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anoint.&nbsp;There appears to be two words use to
describe anointing in the NT. What is the dif? Is it significant? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My gut reaction is James is talking about physical
mistreatment and perhaps spiritual defeat akin to weariness or depression ( i.e.
sin).&nbsp; This seems to be the scope of the healing that involves the elders,
oil, prayer, and confession.&nbsp; I know that is not very mystical but Is this
a straight forward understanding of the text?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mark Markham</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Heidelberg, Germany</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>

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