are Daniel 2 and 7, and Revelation 13 and 17. Out of the old Roman Empire will come a ten-fold confederacy. It has not yet appeared on the scene of history, but there will be a revival of that system. The political leader will head it up. The Bible does not state in so many words that he will be a Roman, but it is understood that this is the case. The increased interest in the com mon market should create some con sideration for us. Obviously, the world is getting ready for some kind of a confederacy in the southern part of Europe. The Wall Street Journal re cently mentioned that 10 nations will comprise the final group. There are only six now, but there will be ten. This is most interesting in view of what the Bible prophesies. Q . Tucson, Arizona — “What does the phrase, ‘The chastisement of our peace was upon him,’ mean as found in Isaiah 53:5?” A. This is a part of the marvelous portrayal of our Lord Jesus Christ in His death at Calvary. It has been suggested that this is among the first graphic descriptions in the Old Testa ment of the death of our Saviour. Israel rejected Him in His first com ing (John 1:12). They saw no beauty in Him. To those who believe, how ever, He is beautiful even with the scars. These represent His divine and unfathomable love for us. By reading and comparing the four Gospel ac counts, we can see just how literally this prophecy was fulfilled. When Is rael finally realizes the terrible mis take they have made, the only Messiah will be revealed in His return to this earth in millennial glory. He died vicariously, which simply means He endured our penalty so that we might have eternal life; “the Just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God.” The penalty had to be paid and Christ did it for us willingly. Because He suffered for us, we may have spiritual peace and forgiveness. This is the spiritual healing of which the prophet speaks. “He became sin for us who knew no sin, that we might be 17
Dr. Charles L. Feinberg (seated), dean ef the Talbot Theological Seminary, gees over plans for June Holy Land Tour with Mr. Ed Steele, Biola Extension Director. little child loves to sit on its father’s lap, talking about things in a deliber ate manner. Then, too, when the child has done something wrong, there is the need for confession so that the perfect fellowship may be restored. Prayer is conversing with God. If we possess salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we will enjoy com munion with Him in any one or all of these ways. The only real prepara tion necessary is a right heart and relationship. We do not rush in in differently, but with earnestness and expectancy through His love and grace. Q , Colorado Springs, Colorado — “How do we know that the anti-christ will comg out of the Roman nation?” A. The questioner no doubt refers to the political leader in the end times. There is going to be a religious leader as well. There are four chapters which give us real light on the subject. They
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