There is a simplicity and gentleness about a little child which all good people appreciate. The Master was not so overwhelmed with His great work as to be unable to realize the desire of the Jewish mothers to have Him give their little ones a blessing. Therefore, when the disciples would spare Him the annoyance, … Continue reading “Jesus said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven” (`Mark 10:14`). Does this not mean that there will be infants in heaven?”
How and to what extent were the Apostles inspired?
There are some at the present day who believe that modern authors, teachers and poets are as fully inspired as were the Apostles. Even some clergymen apparently have the thought that they themselves are as authentic and reliable authorities, and should be regarded as such. If this view is the right one, then inspiration is … Continue reading “How and to what extent were the Apostles inspired?”
We know what becomes of the obedient and disobedient, but there is another class, which really cannot be called obedient nor yet disobedient. I mean the irresponsible, and they who love this present world and have not even a desire to know what God requires of them, and which, in my opinion, form the vast majority of mankind even in this enlightened age (so-called). What becomes of them?
The answering of this question involves the consideration of the doctrines of "Election" and "Free Grace," both clearly taught in the scriptures, as all Bible Scholars recognize. It is only within recent years that the beautiful harmony existing between these two doctrines has been recognized. From many Scriptures, of which we will only cite a … Continue reading “We know what becomes of the obedient and disobedient, but there is another class, which really cannot be called obedient nor yet disobedient. I mean the irresponsible, and they who love this present world and have not even a desire to know what God requires of them, and which, in my opinion, form the vast majority of mankind even in this enlightened age (so-called). What becomes of them?”
Was Job a real personage, or only an allegorical character?
We believe Job to have been a real person–a man. He is so referred to in the following Scriptures: `Job 1:1`; `Eze. 14:14-20`; `James 5:11`. This does not alter the fact, however, that a great allegorical lesson is taught by Job's experiences. As a whole, his life represented the experiences of the human family in … Continue reading “Was Job a real personage, or only an allegorical character?”
What is the “key of knowledge” referred to in `Luke 11:52`, where the Lord Jesus said to the Scribes and Pharisees “Ye have taken away the key of knowledge; ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered?”
Some one has said "The summary want of the age is that last philosophy into which shall have been sifted all other philosophy, which shall be at once catholic and eclectic, which shall be the joint growth and fruit of reason and faith, and which shall shed forth through every walk of research the blended … Continue reading “What is the “key of knowledge” referred to in `Luke 11:52`, where the Lord Jesus said to the Scribes and Pharisees “Ye have taken away the key of knowledge; ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered?””
What is meant by the expression, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”? (`Exod. 21:24`.)
The Law given to the Israelites by the Lord, through Moses as the Mediator for that nation, was designed to emphasize and impress the lesson of the Divine principle of JUSTICE on the minds of the people. All through that wonderful system of laws this principle is boldly prominent. Justice is inexorable, demanding an exact … Continue reading “What is meant by the expression, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”? (`Exod. 21:24`.)”
Did Ananias tell the first lie, and is that the reason why we often speak of an “Ananias Club” whose members are reported to be notorious liars?
The Lord Jesus declared that Satan told the fist lie, saying, "He was a murderer from the beginning and abode not in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own; for he is a liar and the father of it." (`John 8:44`.) The first … Continue reading “Did Ananias tell the first lie, and is that the reason why we often speak of an “Ananias Club” whose members are reported to be notorious liars?”
Is a lie ever justifiable?
The development of character is the main purpose of our present existence. The importance of this work is manifest when we reflect that our interests throughout eternity depend entirely upon the kind of character we develop in this life. It is by contending against adverse influences that character is formed. Nearly all of the influences … Continue reading “Is a lie ever justifiable?”
Can you explain the words of the Apostle Paul (`1 Cor.7:14`): “For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the (believing) wife and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the (believing) husband; else were your children unclean (sinners under condemnation, unjustified, unrelated to God, aliens from His care and blessing, but now are they holy”)?
As the disobedience and alienation of Adam and Eve from the Heavenly Father brought alienation to all their offspring, so the reconciliation of the Lord's people through the merits of the great atonement, not only brings them back to harmony with God, but their children as well are counted as justified through their parents, up … Continue reading “Can you explain the words of the Apostle Paul (`1 Cor.7:14`): “For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the (believing) wife and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the (believing) husband; else were your children unclean (sinners under condemnation, unjustified, unrelated to God, aliens from His care and blessing, but now are they holy”)?”
What are we to think of the amazing occurrences, accounts of which are appearing in the daily press and in the monthly publications, to the effect that messages have been received from the noted English publicist, Wm. T. Stead, who was drowned when the Titanic sank mid-ocean; and that he has appeared and conversed with several well-known people on different occasions? Does this not prove that the dead are not dead but more alive than ever?
It is true that many remarkable manifestations of an unseen, supernatural power have been reported through the daily press of late. There is no doubt as to the authenticity of these demonstrations. They are vouched for by the very best of human testimony. As the Scriptures unmistakably teach that the dead are unconscious in the … Continue reading “What are we to think of the amazing occurrences, accounts of which are appearing in the daily press and in the monthly publications, to the effect that messages have been received from the noted English publicist, Wm. T. Stead, who was drowned when the Titanic sank mid-ocean; and that he has appeared and conversed with several well-known people on different occasions? Does this not prove that the dead are not dead but more alive than ever?”