Welcome to Word of the Day on GospelBells Radio. Today, the word under the spotlight is, “Catholicon.”
(Continue reading or listen as presented on the radio by Dewunmi Afolabi-Ajani)
Catholicon is an old word that means a universal remedy—a cure for every ill. In medicine, no such remedy truly exists. But in the gospel, there is indeed a catholicon, and His name is Jesus Christ.
Sin is the deepest sickness of humanity, touching every heart and breaking every part of creation. Yet Scripture tells us God has provided the remedy. Psalm 103:3 proclaims of the Lord: “He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”And in 1 Peter 2:24 we read of Christ: “By His wounds you have been healed.”
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Follow us on XUnlike worldly catholicons that promise much but fail, Jesus is the true and lasting remedy. He cures the guilt of sin by His sacrifice, the power of sin by His Spirit, and one day He will cure even the presence of sin when He makes all things new. His grace is sufficient for every wound, every fear, every need.
So when you feel broken, guilty, or weary, remember: in Christ, God has given us the only true catholicon—the Savior who heals completely and forever.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You are the true catholicon for my soul. Heal me of sin, strengthen me in weakness, and keep my hope fixed on the day when You make all things new. Amen.
Now, let’s put this word into action. Can you make a Christian-themed sentence with the word, “Catholicon?” Here’s mine: “The gospel is the only catholicon for a world broken by sin.” Now, make your own Christian-themed sentence with the word, Catholicon in the comments section. We’ll be looking out for it!
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