Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today

Transforming Faith into Action

John Wimber was a pioneering figure in the modern Christian charismatic movement, known for founding the Vineyard Church and emphasizing the practical application of Christian beliefs, especially in the areas of healing and the supernatural. A former musician turned pastor, Wimber's teachings centered on the "doing the stuff" of the Bible—actively living out the teachings of Jesus through acts of healing, evangelism, and social justice. His approachable, down-to-earth style and focus on experiencing God's power in everyday life significantly influenced contemporary Christian worship and practice.

In "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," Pastor Wimber discusses the New Testament's approach to healing, the role of Satan, and the connection between forgiveness and physical healing. He emphasizes living in purity, the importance of active faith, and the transformative power of God's redemption.

In the YouTube video "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," Pastor Wimber explores the significance of healing in the New Testament and the role of Satan in both the Old and New Testaments. He discusses how the apostles' fixed perception of the Messiah's role led to misunderstandings about Jesus' teachings and miracles. Wimber emphasizes the importance of understanding the New Testament's framework of two ages and the concept of the kingdom of God being both near and present. He also shares insights on the five steps taken when praying for the sick and the importance of living in purity and peace with God to effectively serve Him and manifest God's power. Additionally, Wimber touches on the connection between healing, salvation, and the bringing of God's kingdom into the present reality. Throughout the video, he emphasizes the ongoing conflict between Jesus and Satan for dominion over the Earth and the importance of recognizing the enemy's presence and having a testimony to share with others.

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In the YouTube video "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," Pastor Wimber explores the connections between forgiveness, healing, and the supernatural in the Bible. He discusses the story of a paralyzed man and how Jesus demonstrated His authority to forgive sins through physical healing. Wimber also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the relationship between forgiveness and healing in our own lives, using personal stories to illustrate the transformative power of forgiveness. Additionally, he encourages Christians to live out their faith through acts of kindness and demonstrating God's love to their communities, emphasizing the importance of both the words and works of Jesus. Wimber criticizes the secularization of the church and the skepticism towards the supernatural and calls for Christians to actively participate in the ministry of the Kingdom. He also discusses the concept of redemption and its impact on poverty and prosperity, emphasizing that Jesus' redemption frees us from poverty mentality and allows us to enjoy and share God's abundance with others. The ultimate goal is to experience the prosperity of soul and spirit, which leads to an abundance for good deeds.

01:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," Pastor Wimber discusses the relationship between forgiveness of sins and healing in the biblical story of a paralyzed man. The religious leaders of the time understood that only God could forgive sins, but they were bound by both their theological beliefs and human limitations in healing. Jesus, recognizing this, demonstrated His authority to forgive sins by healing the man physically. The forgiveness of sin and the healing of the sick were intertwined, as shown when the man got up and walked out in full view of everyone, amazed by what they had witnessed. Pastor Wimber encourages believers to recognize the relationship between forgiveness and healing, using the story of the woman in Luke 7:47-50 as an example.

01:05:00 In this section of the video, Pastor John Wimber discusses the connection between sin and sickness, emphasizing that while sin is the root cause of sickness in the world, specific sicknesses can be directly related to unconfessed sin and unforgiveness. He encourages Christians to seek forgiveness and live free from guilt and condemnation to maintain good health. Wimber also highlights the importance of healing as restoration from sickness, as prophesied in Isaiah, and the correlation between Jesus' teachings and actions. He criticizes the church for focusing too much on studying the word to the exclusion of working out the works, and calls for Christians to actively participate in the ministry of the Kingdom.

01:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," the speaker emphasizes the importance of both the words and works of Jesus in today's church. He criticizes the secularization of the church and the skepticism towards the supernatural, including miracles. The speaker argues that we need to not only believe in the works of Jesus but also practice them in our daily lives. He encourages the audience to look for practical ways to express their faith through acts of kindness and demonstrating God's love to their communities. The speaker references James' teachings that faith and works go hand in hand and encourages the audience to take their faith beyond the church walls and into their communities. The ultimate goal is to show the world that Jesus is Lord over all aspects of life, including unemployment, sickness, and divorce.

01:15:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," the conversation revolves around the topic of forgiveness and its impact on individuals' lives. Pastor John Wimber and his team discuss their personal experiences of forgiveness and how it transformed their lives. Russ Nelson shares his story, explaining how he was introduced to the concept of forgiveness by a friend during his conversion at the age of 28. What stood out to him was the friend's genuine love and acceptance, which he had never experienced before. This demonstration of love drew Russ in, and he began to realize that God truly loved him, despite his feelings of inferiority and turmoil. The turning point came when Russ reached a breaking point in his life, believing he could handle his conflicts on his own. However, God intervened and showed him His love, leading to a transition and change in Russ's attitudes and feelings towards others. This change was gradual, and Russ began to feel a freedom and release from the weight of his past. He describes the experience as waves of forgiveness, with each wave lifting more weight and bringing greater feelings of love and freedom. One scripture that played a significant role in Russ's journey was "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). This verse helped Russ understand the depth of God's love for him and the importance of extending that love to others.

01:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," Pastor Wimber discusses the concept of forgiveness and its connection to healing and eternal life. He shares a personal story of how someone's love and forgiveness helped another person, Russ, realize the depth of God's love and forgiveness towards him. Wimber emphasizes that there is only one deal God offers, which is forgiveness for sin, and that this forgiveness leads to a restored relationship with God. He also highlights the importance of eternal life, which is seen as a future possession but can also be experienced as a present reality through receiving Jesus. Wimber quotes from the Book of Revelation and the Gospel of John to emphasize the reality of eternal life and the overcoming of death through Jesus' death and resurrection.

01:25:00 In this section of the video, Pastor John Wimber discusses the paradoxical reality of living in both the declining physical life and the ever-increasing spiritual life. He references the Bible, specifically Ephesians 2:1-6, to explain that before being saved, people were dead in their sins and objects of wrath, but God's great love for us made us alive with Christ and saved us by grace. Wimber emphasizes that we are known to God and have entered into eternal life, but the full expression of this relationship will be realized in the future. Additionally, he highlights the significance of Jesus' resurrection from the dead, which opens the way for the bodily resurrection of all God's people and serves as the ultimate healing.

01:30:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber," the speaker discusses the concept of the resurrection of the dead and the distinction between perishable Earthly bodies and imperishable Heavenly bodies. According to the speaker, the body that is sown is perishable and must be raised in a new substance and reality to go to heaven. He uses the example of how the natural body cannot function in space or in heaven, and how even Jesus had to have a Heavenly Body before ascending to heaven. The speaker emphasizes that God values our bodies but they must be changed and raised imperishable to go to heaven. He also mentions his personal interest in raising the dead as part of God's plan of salvation and his belief that there will be an opportunity to do so in the future. The speaker is dead serious about trusting Jesus only during this life, as there will be no need to do so in eternity.

01:35:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," Pastor Wimber discusses the issue of healing and the concept of the "oppressed poor" in the context of spiritual warfare against Satan. He explains that poverty and hunger are results of the fall and the curse of this present evil age, and that God's abundance is fully revealed and shared by all in the kingdom of God. The ultimate goal is to remove Satan's presence from those who are being used to oppress, and this requires more than political action, but spiritual intervention. Pastor Wimber references several biblical texts, including Isaiah 25:6 and Matthew 11:5, to emphasize that Jesus came preaching good news to the oppressed poor, offering them redemption on every level, including physical, emotional, and social. He encourages listeners to seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness, promising that all their needs will be met.

01:40:00 In this section of the video, Pastor John Wimber discusses the concept of redemption and its impact on poverty and prosperity. According to Wimber, redemption, as coined by Dr. Donald McGavran, refers to the work of God's love and mercy in the world, which affects individuals and their environment. Jesus' redemption from the curse of the law frees us from poverty mentality and reality, allowing us to enjoy and share God's abundance with others. Abundance or prosperity is not about hoarding wealth but about giving to others and receiving God's blessing in return. Wimber emphasizes that giving is not just for personal gain but for the purpose of blessing others. He also mentions that when the gospel is preached, it brings about measurable changes in the economic condition of communities, breaking the cycle of poverty and bringing prosperity.

01:45:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Doin the Stuff by Pastor John Wimber - Healing for Today - Part 1," the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's blessing and prosperity not for personal wealth but for the commission of the church to win the lost and preach the Gospel of the Kingdom. He shares his personal experience of growing up in poverty and how what he truly wanted was an opportunity to get out, not a handout. The speaker encourages listeners to focus on prosperity as a means to give and come into the abundance of giving, starting from a place of impoverishment. The ultimate goal is to experience the prosperity of soul and spirit, which leads to an abundance for good deeds.