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381. Was the Prohibition against Eating Pork Ever Revoked? At what is known as the "first church council,'' described in Act_15:1-41, the decision was definitely made that Gentile Christians were not to be compelled to keep the Jewish ceremonial law. The council sent a letter to the new converts setting them free from all these … Continue reading “381 – Was the Prohibition against Eating Pork Ever Revoked?”

382. When and Why Was the Sabbath Changed to the First Day of the Week? There is no command recorded, and probably none was given to change, but the change was made in celebration of Christ's rising from the dead. At the first great council of the Church, when the question was discussed whether the … Continue reading “382 – When and Why Was the Sabbath Changed to the First Day of the Week?”

379. Does God Regard Our "Little Things'94 in Prayer? Christ assumes toward all his followers the attitude of a friend. He said to his disciples: "Henceforth I call you not servants, but I have called you friends." We "work together" with him as friend with friend; our interests are identical with his and his with … Continue reading “379 – Does God Regard Our "Little Things” in Prayer?”

380. Does God Hear the Prayer of the Wicked? We have precedent for such a belief. A striking example is that of Manasseh (2Ch_33:18). A greater sinner than he it would be difficult to imagine. We can understand prayers of sinners for temporal blessings being unheard; "their sacrifice" and perhaps their prayers, too, "are an … Continue reading “380 – Does God Hear the Prayer of the Wicked?”

378. Will God Give Us Anything We Ask? In Joh_14:14 (which should be read in connection with its surroundings), Jesus was speaking (in the discourse at table after the Supper) of the way, the truth, and the life, and of how his disciples might render acceptable service for the advancement of God's kingdom on earth. … Continue reading “378 – Will God Give Us Anything We Ask?”

376. Is It Right to Ask for Definite Blessings? There are many passages, such as Joh_16:33, which warrant definiteness in prayer. Indeed, if a man needs something very badly, and is sure that it would be a blessing to him, he would show a lack of faith if he did not pray for it. There … Continue reading “376 – Is It Right to Ask for Definite Blessings?”

377. Why Should We Agree with Our Adversary Quickly? The passage is a part of the Sermon on the Mount in Mat_5:1-48. Jesus had been speaking about quarrels between brothers, and urging reconciliation of such differences in the spirit of love, before coming to the throne of grace. Then (Mat_5:25) he diverges to the question … Continue reading “377 – Why Should We Agree with Our Adversary Quickly?”

374. Should We Pray for One from Whom the Holy Ghost Has Departed? Who are you, to assume to judge that such a one has been forsaken by the Holy Spirit? It would be a fearful responsibility to act on such a conclusion. Of one thing you may rest assured: if the person is at … Continue reading “374 – Should We Pray for One from Whom the Holy Ghost Has Departed?”

375. Should We Persistently Ask for Blessings? By all means. The three passages, Mat_11:12; Luk_11:5-10 (the parable of the friend at night seeking loaves from his neighbor), and Luk_18:1-8 (the parable of the unjust judge), all relate to the subject of earnestness and perseverance in prayer. The argument is that if the unfriendly neighbor and … Continue reading “375 – Should We Persistently Ask for Blessings?”

373. Do Prayers for the Unconverted Help? The most definite Bible passage on this subject is 1Jn_5:16: "If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life." The words of Paul in Act_16:31, Thou shalt be saved, and thy house," probably mean … Continue reading “373 – Do Prayers for the Unconverted Help?”