Biblical Answer

I. Introduction

When a doctor tells us there is no cure for a particular disease, it can be difficult to know how to respond. On one hand, we may be skeptical of the doctor's diagnosis or the effectiveness of the available treatments. On the other hand, we may be trusting in God's sovereignty and power to heal us. In this response, we will explore the relationship between faith and medicine, and examine the question of whether we can trust our doctor when they say there's no cure.

II. The Role of Faith in Medicine

As the passage from Keener's book notes, faith plays a significant role in medicine. When we go to the doctor, we need faith to trust their diagnosis and treatment plan. We trust that they have the knowledge and expertise to help us, and that the medicine they prescribe will be effective. This is not to say that we should rely solely on doctors and medicine, rather than on God. Rather, it is to acknowledge that faith is a necessary component of the healing process, and that it can be a powerful tool in conjunction with medical treatment.

III. Trusting in God's Sovereignty

As Christians, we are called to trust in God's sovereignty and power to heal us. This means that we should not be afraid to pray for healing, and to seek God's guidance and wisdom in our treatment. However, it is also important to be realistic about the situation, and to understand that God's will may not always be for us to be healed in this life. Jesus himself said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick" (Mark 2:17). This means that we should not be afraid to seek medical treatment, and to trust in the expertise of our doctors. Ultimately, our trust should be in God's sovereignty, rather than in the effectiveness of the medicine. We can trust our doctor to do their best, but we should not put our ultimate trust in them. Rather, we should put our trust in God, and seek His guidance and wisdom in our treatment. This is not to say that we should be passive or fatalistic, but rather that we should be proactive in seeking God's will, and trusting in His sovereignty to work out the details.