Touching the Hem: A Biblical Response to Physical Suffering

by Elizabeth Johnson

Publisher:

Ambassador

, 2013

Overview

How should you respond to suffering? What does God say about healing? As humans, we are bound to suffer physical affliction on this earth. However, as Christians, what should our response be to that affliction? Should we simply accept it and stoically go on with our lives? Seek help through prayer, but reject medicine? Does God still heal sickness today? If so, how do we access His healing? Touching the Hem considers these questions and more. It starts with a thorough look upward at God—who he claims to be, what he has done for us in the past, and what he promises to do in the future. It then looks at our circumstances, observing physical affliction through the lens of God’s word. Only then does it turn the gaze inward, considering our response to physical suffering, and how to live according to biblical principles.

Key Features

• Looks into the Biblical perspectives on how to deal with suffering
• Answers questions that arise from physical suffering
• Acts as a guide for those who need hope and encouragement

Contents

• A Look at God’s Character
  • God’s Immutability and Faithfulness
  • God’s Knowledge and Wisdom
  • God’s Goodness
  • God’s Loving-Kindness
  • God’s Sovereignty
  • Names of God
  • Overview of God’s Character
• A Look at God’s Works
  • Ministry on Earth
  • Work of Atonement
  • Promise of Glorification
• A Look at Our Circumstances
  • Certainty of Suffering
  • Origins of Suffering
  • Purposes of Physical Suffering
  • Examples of Physical Suffering
• A Look at Our Response
  • Scriptural Principles for Healing
  • Physical Means of Healing
  • Sinful Attempts at Healing
• A Look at God’s Response
  • Putting It All Together
  • Waiting for Healing
  • Lack of Healing
• Healings Performed during Christ’s Earthly Ministry
• General Purposes of Trials
• Practical Suggestions for Dealing with Illness
• Suggested Readings by Topic

Product Details

• Title: Touching the Hem: A Biblical Response to Physical Suffering
• Author: Elizabeth Johnson
• Publisher: Ambassador
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Religion › Christian life--Personal growth; Religion › Christian life--Spiritual growth
• Resource ID: LLS:TOUCHINGTHEHEM
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T06:22:53Z

About Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth A. Johnson (born December 6, 1941) is a Christian feminist theologian. She is a Distinguished Professor of Theology at Fordham University, a Jesuit institution in New York City. Johnson received her B.S. from Brentwood College in 1964, an M.A. from Manhattan College in 1964. and a Ph.D. in theology from Catholic University in 1981. She taught science and religion at the elementary and high school level, then taught theology at St.