John and Chino examine how Romans 14:23—“Whatsoever is not of faith is sin”—was weaponized by Hobart Freeman and others in the faith healing movement. They explore how this verse was taken out of context and used to pressure believers into rejecting basic health care, including glasses, medicine, and even baby powder. This created a high-control environment where personal suffering was spiritualized, and questioning doctrine was equated with rebellion.
As the discussion unfolds, they contrast these modern misuses of Scripture with the balanced teaching of the New Testament. Chino shares firsthand stories of manipulated theology, Freeman’s tragic legacy, and the fear-driven culture that still impacts former followers today. The result is a sobering exploration of how biblical distortion can have life-and-death consequences.
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Healing as a New Gospel: Dowie, Freeman, and the Dual Atonement
03:59 Misuse of Scripture and the Collapse of Biblical Context
09:18 Communion, Healing, and the Lopsided Gospel
13:46 Physical Disability and the Faith Healer’s Dilemma
17:28 Tragedy and Denial: Family Stories of Failed Healings
24:46 Romans 14:23 and the Legalism of “Faith”
33:37 Medical Neglect, Positive Confession, and Death
42:12 False Miracles, Real Consequences
54:02 The Mole That Killed: A Daughter’s Grief
1:02:00 The End of Freeman: Judgment or Mercy?
1:05:00 Closing Reflections on a Dangerous Doctrine
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