Ruth was every bit a virtuous per son as we see from verse eleven. What a wonderful ancestor for our Lord Jesus Christ! Q . Redlands, Calif. — “/ have good Christian friends who do not think we will know each other when we get to heaven. What do you think? What about the case where a man has had several wives or vice versa?" A. In I Corinthians 13:12 we read that “We shall know even as also we are known.” If we know each other here, we will certainly not be lacking more intelligence when we get to glory. The transfiguration experience is very revealing. The disciples rec ognized Moses and El i j ah . Talk about being a builder! Peter didn't want to build just one sanctuary; he wanted to build three, one for Christ and one each for Moses and Elijah. Now how did Peter know them? They didn’t have any photographs, nor did the patriarch and the proph et wear lapel tags. It was revealed by the Lord. In the case of the plurality of mates, the Lord refers to this in Matthew 22:23-33. His final state ment was, “In the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in mar riage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.” In heaven, we will all be on a plane where God’s love will flow through us. The marriage rela tionship here on earth is wonderful for the purpose which God instituted. In heaven there is no need for that particular aspect, but for our finite minds it is difficult to understand this which is infinite. Q . Seattle, Wash. — “Why was Abra ham’s servant to put his hand under Abraham’s thigh as is indicated in the $ i chapter of Genesis, verses 2 and 9?” A. This chapter beautifully indicates God’s program for this age. It shows
how the Father in heaven is calling out a Bride for His Son. This strange action to us was then actually a sign of agreement. We would shake hands in a gentlemen’s agreement. Abra ham wanted this servant to promise solemnly that he would by no means take a wife for Isaac out of the daughters of the land of Canaan. Q . Grover City, Calif. — “ There’s so much controversy in our fam ily about the problems in the South. Do you feel the northern clergy should participate in demonstrations? Also, I have a teenage son who doesn’t see why I feel so strongly against people of another religion. He said, ‘How do you know your belief is the right one?’ Can you please help me?" A. We do not believe that ministers should become involved in any of these demonstrations. Most of the ministers who are taking a part in these activities are of liberal theo logical persuasion. Many have repu diated the infallibility of the Word of God. Without fundamental pre cepts of eternal nature to preach, they turn to social and political issues. The pastor is called upon to preach the unsearchable riches of the Lord Jesus Christ. Anything less than this is a tragic step downward. At the same time, we do believe that there is a great deal that needs to be done in behalf of the minority groups. We are entirely sympathetic with these problems. There must be other ways to achieve the goals, how ever, than that which incites riots, hatred and senseless killing. As to your other question, keep in mind that Christianity is not a religion; it is really a person. A religion is man trying to reach up to God. Christianity is rather God reaching down to man. This is not to say that we look down on people with other views. There should be respect shown, with a winsome attitude and love exemplified. This does not mean 27
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