tion to sin. We shall be eternally free from the very presence of sin as well as from its power. Q. San Diego, Calif. "In Mark 16:19, as well as several other verses, it seems to indicate that Jesus Christ is sitting on the right hand of God in heaven. How can He be God if He is sitting at the right hand of the Father?" A. There is no finite being who can fully understand or explain the fact of the Trinity. There is one God eternally manifest in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spir it. These Three are one in the same in substance and equal in power and glory. We know that He is omnipresent, that is, everywhere present at the same time, as well as omnipotent and omniscient. Q. Denver, Colo. "For many years there has been a great concern as to whether a Christian should sub mit to Old Testament regulations. Christ kept the passover and the other feast days. As followers of His, are we not bound to keep these days?" A. You must remember that Christ came to fulfill the law. There was not even the smallest aspect of it on which He could be judged. If today's legalizers would really fol low Christ then they should be baptized in the River Jordan. The law was not given to every one. The Lord came to Israel (Gala tians 4:4, 5). The Saviour was made under the law to redeem them (Is rael) who were under the law. It is so strange to hear of some so- called Christians who would ex change the liberty they have in the Saviour for the unnecessary bond- Page 9
mission go?" A. The unsaved, naturally, have the motivations of pleasing themselves in the things of this world. The child of Cod, living for the glory of the Lord, is directed by the Holy Spirit. It is a sad commentary on our times to see the widespread use of alcohol on every hand. One of the best rules of practice for a believer to follow is "abstain from all appearance (every form of) evil" (II Thessalonians 5:22). Without a nagging attitude of self-styled pi ety, the Christian should express the concerns and objections in volved in such activities. If it is necessary to attend any such gath erings it is not necessary to partake of cocktails. All must be done in the Lord and for His glory. Prayer is one of the most vital aspects to be considered. Do more with in tercession before the Lord than talking to others about it. God will give you the solutions. Q. Portland, Ore. " Will we be free from sin in heaven or will we be subject to it as Satan, and there fore have to be cast out of heaven?" A. Yes, we will be free from sin in heaven. Jesus Christ died on Cal vary's cross to redeem us from sin, delivering us from the power of sin, and ultimately from the pres ence of sin (Colossians 1:13, 14). Satan, unlike those who have re ceived the Saviour, can never be redeemed. Heaven is an absolute monarchy where Cod is complete sovereign. Satan had his choice which was to rebel, trying to be come like the Almighty. The angels who followed him were cast out also. Heaven would not be heaven if there were always the tempta
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