Trinity. In my heart, by the study of the Word, I also feel this way, al though I can’t picture what form the Holy Spirit might take, or even God the Father. Some people feel that we will see only Jesus.” A. No one can speak with final au thority on this question for no one knows for sure. Keep in mind that there are not three Gods, but only One. There are, however, Three Per sons eternally manifested, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How can a finite mind even begin to comprehend that which is infinite? We will have resurrection bodies like unto Christ’s. “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them who love Him.” Q. Bremerton, Wash. — “I ’ve always been confused by Psalm 71:1 which says, ‘Deliver me, my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the un righteous and cruel man.” A. There is no indication of the au thorship of this Psalm and hence it is of the group known as “orphans.” In these verses we find a most beauti ful prayer for the aged (v. 9). Many people believe that David, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, wrote these words. He certainly had just such a life. Anyone who stands out for God will have enemies. We have a right, even in this age, to ask for the Lord’s deliverance out of all the temptation from the wicked. Q. Yakima, Wash. — “Is adultery the greatest sin? Is it forgivable since it’s against the body?” A. Keep in mind that God does not have a gradation of sin. Fornication is deplorable, to be sure; however, it certainly is forgivable, as is all sin when confessed to the Lord. For a list of those things God considers sin, see such portions of Scripture as Galatians 5:19 and 20. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul
under the authority of Moses. Verse 6 in this portion shows us that these things were our example. That is, they were pictures for our better understanding. This was a baptism of suffering. Q. Phoenix, Ariz. — “/ heard of a man who read the Bible six times in one year. I’ve tried to do it but I can’t. Hoiv can it be accomplished?” A. It is not impossible for we know of others who follow a similar prac tice anywhere from once to six times. It takes a great deal of discipline, to be sure. The question really is not how often you go through the Bible but rather how much you allow the Bible to go through you. It is not quantity of reading but rather quali ty which will bring the personal blessing and challenge to enrich your own heart and life. Q. Albuquerque, N.M. — “Ive always wondered about Easter as we keep it. I f Christ rose on the first day of the week, how could He have been in the grave for three days and three nights f ” A. The answer must always depend upon the method of time reckoning which is used. To the Jew, any part of a day would be considered as a whole day, whether just a few min utes or the entire 24 hours. We do the same today. A child born on De cember 31 provides its parents with a full deduction on their income tax, as would be true should the child have been born on January 1 of that same year. To fulfill the Scripture then in the Hebrew aspect of time, it was not necessary for Christ to be in the grave a literal 72 hours for any part of the day would count as a full day. Q. Anderson, Calif.— “Recently I heard a speaker on one of your programs say that when he gets to heaven he expects to see Three Persons of the
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