a chosen vessel of God ordained to baptize, in a baptism of repentance, so that the nation would be ready to receive the Messiah when He came. Q. Wichita, Kant. — “Does the state ment in Luke 12:7, ‘Even the hairs of your head are numbered’ really mean that God knows just how many hairs each person has?” A. Yes, it does mean exactly that. God is abso lu tely infinite. What might be impossible for us is as nothing to Him. Do not limit God. Along with just the physical fea ture of this truth, it also under scores the tenderness of God in His marvelous care and concern for us. Q. Portland, Ore. — “When do you think little children should be per mitted to partake of the bread and wine at Communion? How old need they to be? Do they have to be mem bers of the church?” A. There is no definite answer that can be given concerning this since so many variables enter in. No one can specifically suggest the so-called “age of accountability.” Some chil dren, younger than 11 or 12, may be ready earlier. It really depends upon the preparation they have received and the understanding they have de veloped not only concerning Christ, their Saviour from sin, but also what communion really is. It would seem that if a child comes to the point of really trusting the Lord, giving evi dence of his faith, he may be ready to partake of the communion ele ments and fellowship. Q. Vancouver, B.C. — "7 am confused about the statement in James 5:16 telling us to ‘confess your faults one to another.’ I have many faults. Some of them I would not like to repeat to others. Is it not enough to confess them to God?” A. The wrong interpretation of this
Students have the opportunity of employment as they maintain the grounds on the 75-acre Biola Campus in La Mirada. Pictured above are some of the young men as plans are prepared for planting a new lawn on one of the playing fields. A small stream flows through the Campus. The valuable water is conserved for irrigation purposes. In the background are the gymnasium and music buildings. may be thinking of other things. Ask yourself, “Where is my inter est?” Perhaps you have heard of the woman who was complaining to the pastor that she didn’t get anything from his sermon to take home with her. He wisely replied, “Well, per haps it’s because you didn’t bring anything empty along to put it in.” Q. Chico, Calif. — “The Bible says a Christian should be wise as a ser pent and as harmless as a dove. The use of the word ‘serpent,’ it seems to me, is a little unwise as far as Christians are concerned.’’ A. The words “as wise as” are to be stressed. It doesn’t say we are to be “like” a serpent. As another example, the Lord’s coming is “as a thief” in the night. He isn’t coming “like” a thief to steal and to harm. He is, however, coming quietly, without any warning. Q. Santa Barbara, Calif. — “Who bap tized John the Baptist f ” A. There is no indication in the Bi ble or even in other writings that gives us an answer to this. He was
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