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341. Does the Role Laid Down by Jam_2:10 Imply that All Crimes Are Equal in Guilt? No; it means that the violation of any of God's laws places the offender in the category of sinners. The writer is arguing with proud, self-righteous people who take credit to themselves for not committing certain sins. He shows … Continue reading “341 – Does the Role Laid Down by Jam_2:10 Imply that All Crimes Are Equal in Guilt?”

342. Why Did Paul Advise Timothy to Drink Wine? We suppose he thought it would do him good. He evidently believed that Timothy's ailment, whatever it was, would be relieved by a stimulant. Perhaps if Paul had known as much as modern physicians do of the human constitution, he would not have given the advice. … Continue reading “342 – Why Did Paul Advise Timothy to Drink Wine?”

339. What be a Spiritual Church? In order to have a spiritual church, it is essential that there should be spiritually-minded leaders, men of ripe Christian experience and earnest faith, who can communicate their own enthusiasm for service and soul-winning to their fellow members. The true spiritual church is an active, working church, where the … Continue reading “339 – What be a Spiritual Church?”

340. Will the Whole World Be Converted Before the Second Coming? There is nothing in Scripture to make one believe that the whole world will be converted before the Second Coming. On the contrary, we are told that up to and immediately preceding that event, there will be widespread apostasy and spiritual decline, with false … Continue reading “340 – Will the Whole World Be Converted Before the Second Coming?”

338. How Far May People Be Compelled to Accept Christianity? It is the mission of Christianity to preach the Gospel to all nations, but this does not imply the employment of force to compel a people to adopt the Christian religion against their will. In our own land, freedom of worship is guaranteed under the … Continue reading “338 – How Far May People Be Compelled to Accept Christianity?”

336. Is the Efficacy of the Atonement Limited to Those Who Accept It? The subject has been discussed for generations, and with no practical benefit. It brings up the old and profitless question of foreordination, which is better left alone. It is sufficient for us to know that whosoever avails himself of the offer of … Continue reading “336 – Is the Efficacy of the Atonement Limited to Those Who Accept It?”

337. Is Celibacy Commanded in the Bible? Certainly not, and no enforced celibacy was known in the Church until long after the apostolic age. Chry-sostom opposed it, Polycarp, Eusebius, Cyprian, and other early writers mention priestly marriage as a common thing, and in fact, during the first three centuries there is no evidence of celibacy … Continue reading “337 – Is Celibacy Commanded in the Bible?”

334. How Can One Have Absolute Assurance of Forgiveness of Sin? The absolute inward assurance of forgiveness is to be obtained by a perfect surrender of our lives to God. If this is done in prayer, and without one reservation, the Holy Ghost performs its part as surely as God's promises stand. There is an … Continue reading “334 – How Can One Have Absolute Assurance of Forgiveness of Sin?”

335. Was the Atonement an Old Testament Belief? The expectation of the coming Messiah, who should redeem his people and should suffer for their sakes, is as old as the beginnings of Hebrew nationality. See Isa_53:1-12; Zec_11:13. The idea of propitiation, reconciliation and expiation was associated with his coming, and although substitution is not mentioned … Continue reading “335 – Was the Atonement an Old Testament Belief?”

333. Should We Endure Uncongenial Association? In 1Co_7:15 the bondage of uncongenial association is meant. In Corinth, unbelievers were of a particularly vicious type. The newly converted Christian would be pained day by day by the conduct of an unbelieving husband or wife. The members of the church inquired of Paul whether it was their … Continue reading “333 – Should We Endure Uncongenial Association?”