healing and forgiveness

Peter had seen the miracles of Jesus.  One word and the storm stopped. One touch and eyes were opened, one encounter with the paralytic and his sins were forgiven and he could stand up and walk. It's now over 30 years since Jesus ascended.  Peter is writing to encourage Christians who are placed all over the known world and he gives a powerful encouragement.
“He himself bore our sins”w in his body on the cross,x so that we might die to sinsy and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”z 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”f a but now you have returned to the Shepherdb and Overseer of your souls.
What a statement!  He carried our sins and we get to live victorious.  In addition we have spiritual healing and the promise of physical healing!  Our past was dysfunctioal and evil.  Our future is glorious and grand!  Praise God!