of Christ, would live with Him in the new heaven and those saved during the Tribulation ivould live here on the new earth but that there would be travel between the two points. Lately I ’ve heard that everyone would live in heaven. Which is correct? A. The tribulation saints ultimately wil be in heaven with all of the re deemed. What will be taking place during the intermediate period be tween the Tribulation and the Millen nium involves speculation. Through out the endless ages, however, we will all be worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ, our wonderful Saviour! Q . Hillsboro, Ore. — “Are we as Chris tians allowed to eat pork and to use lard? Is it right for us to lay in store money for future use or to have nice homes and cars? A. The prohibitions concerning the use of pork and lard are for the Jews of Old Testament time. Let us rightly divide the Word of Truth. Israel was given rules and regulations, including dietary laws, which certainly do not prevail today. If one desires to keep
rael. This is the way by which the priests and Levites were supported. Strangely enough in recent years this passage has been taken by groups of people, in some instances entire de nominations, and set as the standard for believers in this dispensation. Such teaching is in error. The church is nowhere indicated as the spiritual successor of Israel, nor is it a “store house.” Certainly those who advocate storehouse tithing are not willing that believers today should carry through even unto “fine wine and strong drink” as a portion of the tithe for one’s own consumption as is suggested in Deuteronomy. The New Testament norm is found in I Corinthians 16:1, 2. The controlling factor is the pros pering hand of God. The tenth is a good place to start, but it is not where we should stop! II Corinthians, chap ters eight and nine, are very helpful here, too. For a printed booklet on the subject, we urge you to write for “Principles of Christian Giving,” Bi ble Institute Hour, Los Angeles, Calif. 90017. It is free. Q, San Luis Obispo, Calif. — “I ’ve under stood that the Church, or the Bride
Faculty members and their wives have the opportunity to meet all new students during the annual Biola Freshmen Reception. This year's entering class promises to be one ot the finest in the school's training ministry. Young people have come from across the country as well as from around the world to prepare for the Lord's service in Biota's five schools.
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