Biblical Answer

The question of whether healing is a sin in the Bible is a complex one. On one hand, the Bible teaches that all men have come under the divine indictment of sin (Romans 3:23), and that sin is a major issue to God that death was required of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:19). However, the Bible also teaches that Jesus Christ died to carry away not only sin, but sickness as well (1 Peter 2:24). This means that healing is a part of the atonement, and that faith is necessary for healing to occur (Matthew 9:22, Mark 5:34).

However, the Bible also teaches that not all sickness is the result of individual sin. In some cases, healing occurs without forgiveness of sin, and in some cases, sin is forgiven without healing (Luke 7:18-22). This suggests that healing is not always dependent on forgiveness of sin. Furthermore, the Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all creation, and that He can heal or not heal as He chooses (Psalm 103:2-3). This means that healing is not always a guarantee, and that it is not always a matter of human choice or action.

In conclusion, the Bible teaches that healing is a part of the atonement, and that faith is necessary for healing to occur. However, it also teaches that not all sickness is the result of individual sin, and that healing is not always dependent on forgiveness of sin. Ultimately, healing is a sovereign act of God, and it is not always a guarantee. As believers, we should seek healing and restoration, but we should also trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when healing does not occur. We should also remember that God's ultimate goal is not just physical healing, but spiritual healing and restoration, and that He can use sickness and suffering to bring about spiritual growth and maturity (2 Corinthians 12:7-10).