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442. Can the Church Heal by Faith Today? There are several religious bodies which teach faith-healing by prayer and the laying on of hands. It is not general, however, among the denominations. But while the divine power is as great today as in the time of the early Church, and while many remarkable instances of … Continue reading “442 – Can the Church Heal by Faith Today?”

440. Does God Communicate His Will in Any Other Way than by His Word? We believe that there are special cases of extreme difficulty in which, when guidance is sought, God does reveal to his children the way in which he wishes them to walk. This he does by interpositions of his providence. If we … Continue reading “440 – Does God Communicate His Will in Any Other Way than by His Word?”

441. What Is Grace? In theology, the word "grace" has been the hinge of three great historical controversies, and it is still a subject of varied interpretation. In the spiritual sense, it is divine favor or condescension to mankind individually or collectively. In the concrete Gospel sense, it is the unmerited love and favor of … Continue reading “441 – What Is Grace?”

438. What Is God's Pardon and to What Should It Lead? Pardon for our sins was promised to us (Isa_1:18; Jer_31:34; Heb_8:12). There can be none without the shedding of blood and legal sacrifices and outward purifications are ineffectual as only through the blood of Christ is it efficacious (Lev_17:11; Heb. 932; Heb_10:4; Jer_22:2; Zec_13:1; … Continue reading “438 – What Is God's Pardon and to What Should It Lead?”

439. What Is Meant by "Devotedness to God"? We should be devoted to God because of his mercies (Rom_12:1), of his goodness (1Sa_12:24) and because of the call with which he invites us to him. The death of Christ and our redemption should be compelling forces. Our devotedness should be unreserved (Mar_6:24), abounding (1Th_4:1), persevering … Continue reading “439 – What Is Meant by "Devotedness to God"?”

437. Why Should We Praise God and How Should We Do So? We should praise God because he is worthy of and glorified by our praise (2Sa_22:4; Psa_22:23). We should praise him because it is due to his majesty, glory, excellency, greatness, holiness, wisdom, power, goodness, mercy, loving-kindness, truth and his wonderful works (Psa_96:1, Psa_96:6; … Continue reading “437 – Why Should We Praise God and How Should We Do So?”

435. What Does Adoption by God Involve? "And I will be a Father unto you and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty" (2Co_6:18). Such adoption is according to promise, by God's grace, through Christ, and we take it by faith (Gal_3:7, Gal_3:26; Rom_9:8; Eze_16:3-6; Rom_4:16-17; Joh_1:12). Saints are predestinated unto … Continue reading “435 – What Does Adoption by God Involve?”

436. What Is "Loving God" and What Does It Avail? Love to God is commanded (Deu_2:1) and is, indeed, the one great commandment (Mat_22:38). It should be with all the heart, and is better than sacrifice (Deu_6:5; Mar_12:33). It's produced by the Holy Ghost and engendered by God's love to us and by answers to … Continue reading “436 – What Is "Loving God" and What Does It Avail?”

433. How May We "Reflect" God? The marginal reading in the Revised Version (2Co_3:18) gives "reflecting" instead of beholding. This makes the meaning much clearer. Christians should be mirrors, reflecting the glory of God. Visitors to the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican procure small mirrors which enable them to enjoy the great paintings of Michael … Continue reading “433 – How May We "Reflect" God?”

434. How Is One to Know that He Is Living Close to God? If we ask, in the name of his dear Son, for a daily infusion of strength and grace sufficient for our needs, he will grant our petition. Perhaps nowhere is the Christian life better expressed than in these lines from Professor David … Continue reading “434 – How Is One to Know that He Is Living Close to God?”