James 5:14-15 is a foundational passage in Christian teaching regarding sickness, prayer, and the role of the church community. It instructs any sick person to "call for the elders of the church" to pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The passage promises that "the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up," with the added assurance that sins will be forgiven if they have been committed. This section of James emphasizes a holistic approach to healing, integrating physical care, spiritual confession, and communal prayer while asserting that God's power is the ultimate source of restoration.
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By Josh HJames 5:14-15 is a foundational passage in Christian teaching regarding sickness, prayer, and the role of the church community. It instructs any sick person to "call for the elders of the church" to pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The passage promises that "the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up," with the added assurance that sins will be forgiven if they have been committed. This section of James emphasizes a holistic approach to healing, integrating physical care, spiritual confession, and communal prayer while asserting that God's power is the ultimate source of restoration.