Grand Canyon University Christian Biblical Narrative Discussion Questions and Response

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What do the four parts of the Christian biblical narrative (i.e., creation, fall, redemption, and restoration) say about the nature of God and of reality in relation to the reality of sickness and disease? From where would one find comfort and hope in the light of illness according to this narrative? Explain in detail each part of the narrative above and analyze the implications.

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According to Christians’ Biblical narrative, human beings and all worldly things were
created by God. Therefore, God has dominion over everything that happens globally, including
the various diseases people suffer from. According to this perspective, only God can heal the
diseases, and therefore human medical interventions may not necessarily matter. This belief is
held by some of the staunch Christian faithful who do not even seek medical services from the
hospitals since they believe that only God can heal them.
For instance, some followers of certain denominations do not immunize their young ones
or seek any medical services. They believe that diseases can be cured through prayer, and the
dead can also be brought back to life. This debate has gained popularity and controversy,
especially from the scientists who believe that diseases are caused by viruses, fungi...


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