Do You Want to Be Healed? (From Our 11-1-26 Worship)
Do You Want to Be Healed?
Do you know that you are saved, or are you simply hoping that you are?
In John 5, Jesus encounters a man at the Pool of Bethesda who has suffered for 38 years. Jesus asks him a simple but powerful question: "Do you want to be healed?"
Instead of answering directly, the man explains why healing seems impossible. He is so focused on his circumstances that he cannot see the hope standing right in front of him.
Today, Jesus' question reaches beyond physical healing to something far more important: the healing of our souls and the assurance of eternal salvation.
God does not want us to spend our lives wondering whether we are right with Him. According to 1 John 5:13, He wants us to KNOW that we have eternal life.
In this sermon, we explore what the Bible teaches about sin, salvation, the gospel, and how we can have confidence in our relationship with God.
1. The Problem We All Share: Sin
- Romans 3:23 — Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's glory.
- Isaiah 59:1–2 — Our sins separate us from God.
- Before we can understand salvation, we must recognize why we need it.
2. The Gospel: God's Gift of Salvation
- 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 — The gospel is centered on the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Salvation is a gift made possible by God's grace, not something we can earn.
- But receiving the gift requires responding to God according to His Word.
3. What Does It Really Mean to Believe?
Biblical belief is more than knowing facts about Jesus. Genuine faith transforms our hearts, words, actions, and desires.
- John 20:30–31 — God's Word was written so that we might believe in Jesus and have life in His name.
- Romans 10:9–10 — Belief leads us to confess Jesus Christ.
- Mark 1:14–15 — Belief and repentance go together.
- Mark 16:16 — Jesus connects belief, baptism, and salvation.
4. Baptism: United with Christ in His Death, Burial, and Resurrection
- Romans 6:3–6 — Through baptism, we are united with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection and raised to walk in newness of life.
- Acts 2:36–38 — Peter commands the people to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins.
- Baptism is not merely getting wet or an outward ceremony after salvation. It is an essential part of responding to the gospel and entering into Christ.
5. Becoming Part of Christ's Church
- Acts 2:47 — The Lord adds those who are being saved to His church.
- Matthew 16:15–18 — Jesus promised to build His church.
- Ephesians 1:22–23 — Christ is the head of the church, which is His body.
The Central Message:
Jesus died, was buried, and rose again so that we could be forgiven and have eternal life. In baptism, we participate in the pattern of His death, burial, and resurrection and begin walking in newness of life.
We do not have to live in uncertainty about our salvation. God has given us His Word so that we can know Him, obey His gospel, and have confidence in His promises.
A Question to Consider:
Jesus is still asking, "Do you want to be healed?" How will you respond?
Scripture References: John 5:1–9; 1 John 5:13; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1–2; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4; John 20:30–31; Romans 10:9–10; Mark 1:14–15; Mark 16:16; Romans 6:3–6; Acts 2:36–47; Matthew 16:15–18; Ephesians 1:22–23.
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