1. In what striking language does the Apostle Paul commence the seventh chapter of Romans? “Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?” Romans 7:1. 2. After saying the law hath dominion over a man so [...]
1. Before leaving His disciples, what commission did Christ give them? “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,” Mark 16:15. 2. What reward did He say would be given those who believed the gospel? “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but [...]
1. In what way will God manifest Himself toward those who love Him? “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My words; and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him,” John 14:23. 2. What relation is thus brought [...]
1. Preceding the second coming of Christ what power makes war on the church? “And the dragon was wroth with the woman, [true church] and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ,” Revelation 12:17. 2. What great reward is [...]
1. For what were all things created? “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power, for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created,” Revelation 4:11. 2. Does man in his natural condition carry out the design of God? “For all have sinned, and come [...]
1. What is the present condition of Israel? “What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded,” Romans 11:7. 2. What was the result of this blindness? “I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through [...]
1. What does Christ declare Himself to be? “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me,” John 14:6. 2. In what condition are all men? “But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ [...]
1. In what way did Christ speak to the multitude? “All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables,” Matthew 13:34. 2. What is a parable? Comparison. Webster. 3. Did Christ speak to the multitudes without a parable? “But without a parable spake He not unto them: and when they were alone, He expounded [...]
1. How long will the church have poor people in its midst? “For ye have the poor always with you,” Matthew 26:11. 2. What ought one to do for the poor, and how often? “For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good,” Mark 14:7. 3. What [...]
"A church that is doing nothing for the public is on its way to the cemetery. All its members who are doing nothing are acting as pall-bearers. All who are so busy with their own affairs that they have not time to devote to the Lord's cause are making the mourning wreath. The brother who [...]