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371. Why Was Polygamy Allowed to the Patriarchs and Why Is It Wrong Now? Jesus, in speaking of certain provisions of the Mosaic law on the marriage question, said: "From the beginning it was not so." Mat_19:8. He referred to the original creation of one man and one woman as fixing the moral law that … Continue reading “371 – Why Was Polygamy Allowed to the Patriarchs and Why Is It Wrong Now?”

372. Does God Answer Prayers? Most assuredly he does, but his ways are not as our ways. We are at best but children in spiritual things. Yet there is nothing in this world so clear and so well attested by Christian evidence, as that if we pray with believing hearts and in the right spirit, … Continue reading “372 – Does God Answer Prayers?”

369. Will the Negroes Be Saved? The ablest scientists hold to the unity of the race, and in this they are in accord with Scripture, which declares that the Creator "hath made of one blood all nations of men, for to dwell on all the face of the earth" (Acts 17:36), and that the "free … Continue reading “369 – Will the Negroes Be Saved?”

370. Do the Pauline Epistles Contain All that Is Essential to Salvation? It is quite proper to lay special emphasis upon the writings of Paul, because he was especially chosen of God to interpret the life and death of the Saviour to the hearts and minds of men, particularly of those who were not Jews. … Continue reading “370 – Do the Pauline Epistles Contain All that Is Essential to Salvation?”

368. Has a Man Two Natures? In Rom_7:25 Paul says: "So then with the mind J myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin." The argument of the preceding verses has been the hopelessness of the struggle which that man must fight who strives to obtain salvation through the … Continue reading “368 – Has a Man Two Natures?”

366. How Long Have We Had a Trained Ministry? The Bible informs us that even in the days of Samuel there were "schools of the prophets," in which men were trained for the high function of moral and spiritual teaching. The priests and Levites were trained in the knowledge of the ecclesiastical law and the … Continue reading “366 – How Long Have We Had a Trained Ministry?”

367. Is Misfortune a "Judgment of God"? We have no right to sit in judgment on others, and when some people censoriously announce that a misfortune which befalls a person or a community is "a judgment" of God, they assume undue authority. We are distinctly warned against judging others. See Christ's teaching on this subject … Continue reading “367 – Is Misfortune a "Judgment of God"?”

364. What Is the "Call" to the Ministry? One of the best evidences of a genuine call is the possession of those special qualifications which add in marked degree to the usefulness of the Christian. If, under his addresses in Sunday School, or at prayer-meetings, or at mission churches God has acknowledged his work and … Continue reading “364 – What Is the "Call" to the Ministry?”

365. What Are the Qualifications of a Minister? A true minister of the Gospel must possess, above everything else, an intense love for Christ and a great love for his fellowmen. These two qualifications will necessarily give him an intense passion to save souls, and this is the true secret of success. He must love … Continue reading “365 – What Are the Qualifications of a Minister?”

363. ls It Possible that the Miracle of the Incarnation May Be Repeated? The word "possible" is inappropriate in such connection, because nothing is impossible with God; but when we hear of his doing something utterly inconsistent with his ways, we know that it cannot be true, because he would never contradict himself. All the … Continue reading “363 – ls It Possible that the Miracle of the Incarnation May Be Repeated?”