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501. What Is Conveyed in the Statement that "God Is No Respecter of Persons"? It may seem peculiar for Peter to have made this statement (Act_10:34-35) as to the vast majority of reverent minds it goes without saying. But to Peter, brought up as he had been among Pharisees and Sad-ducees and other religionists of … Continue reading “501 – What Is Conveyed in the Statement that "God Is No Respecter of Persons"?”

502. In What Sense Is It True that "The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away"? When we use the customary phrase that God takes away any of our friends from this world, it is simply a familiar form of acknowledging submission to his will as the Disposer of all things. Life and death are … Continue reading “502 – In What Sense Is It True that "The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away"?”

500. What Precedent Does the Scripture Furnish for Solos, Duets and Choir Singing in Church? In 1Co_14:26, Paul, referring to the forms of worship of the Corinthian church, wrote: "When ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, etc" This verse, especially when read in connection with 1Co_14:15, "I will sing with the … Continue reading “500 – What Precedent Does the Scripture Furnish for Solos, Duets and Choir Singing in Church?”

498. Why Were Women Commended to Keep Silence in the Churches? In 1Co_14:34 Paul was dealing specifically with the case of a church which he himself had founded. He had received intelligence from the household of Chloe, a pious member (see 1Co_1:11), that serious schisms had arisen and that advice was sorely needed. From other … Continue reading “498 – Why Were Women Commended to Keep Silence in the Churches?”

499. Is It Seemly to "Make a Gladsome Noise" in Worship? Christianity is a religion less of the head than of the heart, and it is not surprising that the joy of the heart should find expression in songs and even at times in shouting. These are the natural, unrestrained outlets of a soul filled … Continue reading “499 – Is It Seemly to "Make a Gladsome Noise" in Worship?”

496. What Is the Bible Teaching about Usury? The most radical reference to money lending is that of Christ himself (Luk_6:35), "Do good and lend, hoping for nothing again." But it must be remembered that the words were spoken to a people very differently situated from ourselves. In our society the convenience of loans at … Continue reading “496 – What Is the Bible Teaching about Usury?”

497. How Can Christians Justify War? How do you think Joshua, Gideon, David and other Old Testament saints felt about it? Do you suppose they did not know of the commandment "Thou shalt not kill"? They do not appear to have found any difficulty in reconciling their duty with it. Samuel could scarcely have been … Continue reading “497 – How Can Christians Justify War?”

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493. In What Sense Are We to Understand Scriptural "Inspiration"? In 2Ti_3:16 the statement is clear that the Scripture is given by divine inspiration'97that the perceptions and work of the writers were divinely influenced. The Holy Spirit filled the hearts of those men with a message and led them to write that message for the … Continue reading “493 – In What Sense Are We to Understand Scriptural "Inspiration"?”

494. Did Jesus Baptize? Whether our Lord personally baptized has been doubted. The only passage which may bear on the question is Joh_4:1-2, the explanation of which is presumed to be that John, being a servant, baptized with his own hand, while Christ as Lord and Master "baptized with the Holy Ghost," demonstrating the outward … Continue reading “494 – Did Jesus Baptize?”