Which verse is cited to affirm that divine healing is provided in the atonement?

• A. Matthew 8:16-17
• B. Psalm 103:2
• C. Isaiah 53:4-5
• D. 1 Peter 2:24

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is that healing is part of what Christ accomplished in the atonement. Isaiah 53:4-5 makes a direct link between the Servant’s suffering and our healing, stating that we are healed by his stripes. This plainly expresses that the effects of the atonement extend beyond forgiveness of sins to include physical and other forms of healing, which is a foundational teaching used to affirm divine healing within the atonement.

The other verses relate to healing in related ways but don’t state the atonement itself in the same explicit terms. Matthew 8:16-17 shows Jesus healing as a demonstration of His messianic ministry and fulfillment of prophecy, Psalm 103:2 highlights God’s many benefits, and 1 Peter 2:24 reiterates the healing outcome linked to the cross, echoing Isaiah. The Isaiah passage provides the clearest, most direct scriptural basis for healing being provided in the atonement.