What Does the Bible Say About Pandemics?

The Bible foretold that pestilences (widespread diseases, including pandemics) would occur during the last days. (Luke 21:11) Such pandemics are not divine retribution or punishment from God. In fact, by means of his Kingdom, God will soon put an end to all health problems, including pandemics.







Did the Bible foretell pandemics?
The Bible does not mention specific pandemics or diseases, such as COVID-19, AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, or the Spanish flu. But it does foretell “pestilences” and “deadly plague.” (Luke 21:11; Revelation 6: These events are part of the sign of “the last days,” also referred to as “the conclusion of the system of things.”—2 Timothy 3:1; Matthew 24:3.

Has God ever punished people with sickness?
The Bible reports a few occasions when God used sickness to punish people. For example, he caused some individuals to have leprosy. (Numbers 12:1-16; 2 Kings 5:20-27; 2 Chronicles 26:16-21) However, these isolated incidents were not indiscriminate pandemics that spread to innocent people. Rather, such events were specific judgments on individuals who had clearly rebelled against God.

Are today’s pandemics punishment from God?
No. Some people claim that God is using pandemics and other sicknesses to punish people today. However, the Bible does not support that claim. Why not?

For one thing, some of God’s worshippers—both past and present—have been plagued with sickness. The faithful man Timothy, for example, suffered “frequent cases of sickness.” (1 Timothy 5:23) But the Bible does not say that this was a sign of God’s disfavor. Likewise today, some faithful servants of God become sick or contract diseases. Oftentimes, these individuals were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.—Ecclesiastes 9:11.

Moreover, the Bible teaches that God’s time to punish the wicked has not yet arrived. Rather, we are living “in a day of salvation”​—that is, a time when God is extending a warm invitation to all humans to draw close to him and be saved. (2 Corinthians 6:2) One way he extends that invitation is by means of a global preaching work with a positive message​—the “good news of the Kingdom.”​—Matthew 24:14.

Will pandemics ever end?
Yes. The Bible foretells a time in the near future when no one will be sick. Under the rule of his Kingdom, God will cure all health problems. (Isaiah 33:24; 35:5, 6) He will do away with suffering, pain, and death. (Revelation 21:4) And he will bring back to life those who have died so that they can enjoy good health here on earth under perfect conditions.—Psalm 37:29; Acts 24:15.



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Nothing meaningful nor helpful

illicit:
Nothing meaningful nor helpful

Your PERSONAL opinion!

illicit:
Nothing meaningful nor helpful

is your life meaningful? are u helpful to others? your opinion is illicit.

Maximus69:
Your PERSONAL opinion!

definitely
see urs as urs too

joyandfaith:


is your life meaningful?
are u helpful to others?
your opinion is illicit.

u see now

the moment I have a varying opinion with u, my life becomes meaningless right?


and ur idea of helping others is telling them cock and bull stories in d face of a pandemic?

Was the beheaded CAN chairman's life not meaningful to u or to whoever send u and him

let me make it clear to u, nothing will help u if Boko Haram abduct u

illicit:


u see now

the moment I have a varying opinion with u, my life becomes meaningless right?


and ur idea of helping others is telling them cock and bull stories in d face of a pandemic?

Was the beheaded CAN chairman's life not meaningful to u or to whoever send u and him

let me make it clear to u, nothing will help u if Boko Haram abduct u

this is a typical comment of an hopeless man
if you have hope in Bible prophecies, your life will be meaningful.

joyandfaith:

this is a typical comment of an hopeless man if you have hope in Bible prophecies, your life will be meaningful.

Your prophecy of doom, u mean?

illicit:

Your prophecy of doom, u mean?

if your life is doomed, yes it is. it is prophesy of doom for wicked

illicit:

definitely
see urs as urs too

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, over 9,000,000 individuals throughout the earth share this opinion and we are one big and happy family of peace loving worshipers globally!
That's the difference!

joyandfaith:

if your life is doomed, yes it is. it is prophesy of doom for wicked

that CAN chairman was wicked hence why his head was severed right?
it simply means, young man u are on ur own, wake up

Maximus69:


Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, over 9,000,000 individuals throughout the earth share this opinion and we are one big and happy family of peace loving worshipers globally!
That's the difference!

was that CAN chairman one of u?

Maximus69:


Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, over 9,000,000 individuals throughout the earth share this opinion and we are one big and happy family of peace loving worshipers globally!
That's the difference!

Wake up

illicit:


was that CAN chairman one of u?

CAN is a Political movement hiding under Religion, the killers know exactly what they're doing. We are no part of them and we have nothing to do with Politics so the man is not one of us!

Maximus69:


CAN is a Political movement hiding under Religion, the killers know exactly what they're doing. We are no part of them and we have nothing to do with Politics so the man is not one of us!

ok beautiful, so since he ain't one of u, u justify his murder

wow, so much for christainity

illicit:


ok beautiful, so since he ain't one of u, u justify his murder
wow, so much for christainity

Jesus warned his followers not to participate in politics because it has to do with killing of innocent souls, so whoever ventures into politics must be prepared for the worse. Matthew 26:52

Maximus69:


Jesus warned his followers not to participate in politics because it has to do with killing of innocent souls, so whoever ventures into politics must be prepared for the worse. Matthew 26:52

hmmm u mean the moment one becomes a politician, he becomes a personal non grata to ur God right?

illicit:


that CAN chairman was wicked hence why his head was severed right?

it simply means, young man u are on ur own, wake up

Ecc 8:11


11 Because sentence against a bad deed has not been executed speedily, the heart of men becomes emboldened to do bad. 12 Although a sinner may do bad a hundred times and still live a long time, yet I am aware that it will turn out well for those who fear the true God, because they fear him. 13 But it will not turn out well for the wicked one, nor will he prolong his days that are like a shadow, because he does not fear God.

illicit:


hmmm u mean the moment one becomes a politician, he becomes a personal non grata to ur God right?

Politics deals with ruling over your fellowman, as in setting standards for others, telling them what is right or wrong and enforcement of the policies you set for them!
As long as man lives this is a concept that's totally wrong and hard to sustain, that's why those involving in politics needs weapons to threaten others who may jeopardize their ambitions.
So our God warned us to stay away from their midst we can only help honest hearted and sincere ones who wants to know why people form a large army to kill their fellowman, that's the menace that goes along with POLITICS!

Maximus69:

Politics deals with ruling over your fellowman, as in setting standards for others, telling them what is right or wrong and enforcement of the policies you set for them!
As long as man lives this is a concept that's totally wrong and hard to sustain, that's why those involving in politics needs weapons to threaten others who may jeopardize their ambitions.
So our God warned us to stay away from their midst we can only help honest hearted and sincere ones who wants to know why people form a large army to kill their fellowman, that's the menace that goes along with POLITICS!

politics is everywhere

There must be leaders or u mean that God prefers anarchy?

illicit:

politics is everywhere

There must be leaders or u mean that God prefers anarchy?

That's the problem with atheists like you, you just think it's easy to sum up the problems facing mankind in one sentence. Come and learn, you'll know why Mankind keep killing one another, we will teach you how to make true peace!

Politics results from the activities of the unseen higher intelligent beings around us, you atheists keep deluding yourselves with false reasonings thinking the problem is coming from Religion, so even when you see those who have nothing to do with the killings around you, you just feel their worship should be banned since it has to do with Religion.

Well there are unseen higher intelligent beings everywhere, they are the ones dragging territories amongst themselves, you can't see them but you can see the humans under their control spilling the blood of their fellowman!

God supposed to be our ruler and the system of government that can bring lasting PEACE on earth is THEOCRACY, but first we must identify the group God is using to govern his own people.
Satan is working hard to complicate issues by establishing more and more false religions in order to blur the senses of ignorant ones like you so even if you come across God's own people you'll quickly discard whatever they're saying without thorough examination!

illicit:

politics is everywhere

There must be leaders or u mean that God prefers anarchy?

politics is one of many human endeavours to solve human problems but in reality 'man has dominated man to his harm. Ecc 8:9.

joyandfaith:


politics is one of many human endeavours to solve human problems but in reality 'man has dominated man to his harm. Ecc 8:9.

He is an atheist, they have no regards for the Bible so it's until he finds out that you're more informed than he thought that he can be interested in the source of your unbeatable wisdom!
That's why i don't quote the scriptures when chatting with any of them! Matthew 7:6

Maximus69:


He is an atheist, they have no regards for the Bible so it's until he finds out that you're more informed than he thought that he can be interested in the source of your unbeatable wisdom!
That's why i don't quote the scriptures when chatting with any of them! Matthew 7:6

I still quote scripture because many of them are actually agnostics not atheists. They are confused about what to believe because they do not understand scripture. Their belief is based on observations not on what they discerned from scripture. They are surprised to read certain things in the Bible if shown.

joyandfaith:


I still quote scripture because many of them are actually agnostics not atheists. They are confused about what to believe because they do not understand scripture. Their belief is based on observations not on what they discerned from scripture. They are surprised to read certain things in the Bible if shown.

Hmmmmmmmm that's really thoughtful!

joyandfaith:


politics is one of many human endeavours to solve human problems but in reality 'man has dominated man to his harm. Ecc 8:9.

man has to solve man's problem, at least we know ourselves

Maximus69:


That's the problem with atheists like you, you just think it's easy to sum up the problems facing mankind in one sentence. Come and learn, you'll know why Mankind keep killing one another, we will teach you how to make true peace!

Politics results from the activities of the unseen higher intelligent beings around us, you atheists keep deluding yourselves with false reasonings thinking the problem is coming from Religion, so even when you see those who have nothing to do with the killings around you, you just feel their worship should be banned since it has to do with Religion.

Well there are unseen higher intelligent beings everywhere, they are the ones dragging territories amongst themselves, you can't see them but you can see the humans under their control spilling the blood of their fellowman!

God supposed to be our ruler and the system of government that can bring lasting PEACE on earth is THEOCRACY, but first we must identify the group God is using to govern his own people.
Satan is working hard to complicate issues by establishing more and more false religions in order to blur the senses of ignorant ones like you so even if you come across God's own people you'll quickly discard whatever they're saying without thorough examination!

I am not an atheist

Maximus69:

Politics deals with ruling over your fellowman, as in setting standards for others, telling them what is right or wrong and enforcement of the policies you set for them!
As long as man lives this is a concept that's totally wrong and hard to sustain, that's why those involving in politics needs weapons to threaten others who may jeopardize their ambitions.
So our God warned us to stay away from their midst we can only help honest hearted and sincere ones who wants to know why people form a large army to kill their fellowman, that's the menace that goes along with POLITICS!

You are a witness right?

illicit:


man has to solve man's problem, at least we know ourselves

Jeremiah 10:23 explains that humans are blind, figuratively speaking, so they can never rule themselves without calamity.
The earlier one is aware of this, the better for him.

DappaD:


Jeremiah 10:23 explains that humans are blind, figuratively speaking, so they can never rule themselves without calamity.
The earlier one is aware of this, the better for him.

in essence are u saying govt is unnecessary?

illicit:

man has to solve man's problem, at least we know ourselves

and also creating more problems

joyandfaith:

and also creating more problems

so we should just await a Messiah
sorry I am not Jewish