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I. WHY SIN IS CALLED A DISEASE.

1. As it destroys the moral beauty of the creature (Genesis 1:31; Genesis 6:5; Psalm 38:7; Lamentations 4:1).

2. As it excites pain (Psalm 51:8; Acts 2:37; 1 Corinthians 15:56).

3. As it disables from duty (Isaiah 1:5; Romans 7:19).

4. As it deprives men of sound reason (Isaiah 5:20).

5. As it leads to death (Romans 6:1).

II. THE VARIETY OF SINFUL DISEASES TO WHICH WE ARE SUBJECT (Mark 7:21-23; Romans 1:29; Galatians 5:19).

III. THE REMEDY BY WHICH GOD HEALS THESE DISEASES.

1. His pardoning mercy through the redemption of Christ (Isaiah 53:5; Romans 3:23).

2. The sanctifying influences of grace (Ezekiel 36:25; Hebrews 10:16).

3. The means of grace (Ephesians 4:11-13).

4. The resurrection of the body (1 Thessalonians 4:16).

5. The ease of an ignorant, insensible sinner is very deplorable.

6. The case of a real Christian is very hopeful.

(1)  His sinful disease is radically healed.

(2)  The completion of his cure is certain.

7. The glory of Christ, as the Physician of souls, is great indeed.

(The Study.)

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KJV: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

WEB: who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases;