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331. Did an Angel Actually Come Down and Disturb the Pool at Bethesda? It should be noted that the evangelist, in giving an account of the pool, does nothing more than to state the popular belief (probably a legend) as he found it, without vouching for it except so far as it explained the invalid's … Continue reading “331 – Did an Angel Actually Come Down and Disturb the Pool at Bethesda?”

332. Is Being Killed in an Accident a Punishment? No, it is not right even to think such a thing, and it is a gross slander on God to say it. Jesus was very explicit on that subject. (See Luk_13:1-5.) The tower of Siloam had fallen and had killed eighteen persons and Jesus was told … Continue reading “332 – Is Being Killed in an Accident a Punishment?”

329. What Is the "Sin Unto Death"? It is believed to be the sin against the Holy Spirit which tends toward or is destined to result in spiritual death. Several commentators make it quite distinct from what is known as the "unpardonable sin"'97which is believed to have been attributing the Spirit's marvelous work to Satanic … Continue reading “329 – What Is the "Sin Unto Death"?”

330. What Is to Be Understood by Putting "New Cloth on Old Garment"? The new is really the unshrunken cloth which, when it became wet and dried, would draw and strain the old garment, making a greater rent. The meaning was that at that time the most intelligent Jews, such as Nicodemus, were hailing Christ … Continue reading “330 – What Is to Be Understood by Putting "New Cloth on Old Garment"?”

328. In What Sense Is "The Kingdom of God Is within You"? The words "the kingdom of God is within you" are to be interpreted in the sense that those who follow Christ and believe in him as Saviour, and whose lives are guided by his example, have already in this life a part and … Continue reading “328 – In What Sense Is "The Kingdom of God Is within You"?”

326. Why Did Jesus Tell His Disciples to Buy Swords? He wished them to be forewarned of the world's hostility to the Gospel. He spoke in figurative language, as he frequently did, and they, misunderstand ing him, interpreted his words literally, supposing he alluded to present defense. Seeing that they misinterpreted his language about the … Continue reading “326 – Why Did Jesus Tell His Disciples to Buy Swords?”

327. Was There Heartlessness in Jesus' Words: "Let the Dead Bury Their Dead"? No. He meant to convey that the proclaiming of the Kingdom of God was more important even than to bury the dead'97an office which could be performed by those spiritually dead as well as by one who had been called to the … Continue reading “327 – Was There Heartlessness in Jesus' Words: "Let the Dead Bury Their Dead"?”

325. What Are We to Understand by "Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen"? This is one of Christ's terse and memorable sayings, several times uttered. It is interpreted to mean that many receive the invitation of the Gospel who never reach the stage of spiritual progress where they can be said to be "chosen" … Continue reading “325 – What Are We to Understand by "Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen"?”

323. What Is the Parable of the Ten Virgins Intended to Teach? The duty of watchfulness and unworldliness. In the East, to this day, at a wedding ceremony, the approach of the bridegroom's procession is heralded by the cry, "The bridegroom cometh," and those who have been invited come out of their houses to join … Continue reading “323 – What Is the Parable of the Ten Virgins Intended to Teach?”

324. What Is Meant to Be Taught by the Case of the Evil Spirit Which Brought into the Unguarded Heart "Seven Other Spirits More Wicked than Himself"? The corresponding passage, Mat_12:43-45, appears to indicate that primarily the meaning applied to the Jewish nation. It had repented or reformed under the preaching of the Baptist, "cleaned … Continue reading “324 – What Is Meant to Be Taught by the Case of the Evil Spirit …”