with Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland and Dr. Charles L. Feinberg
individuals, including angels. There are two groups of readers this epistle has in mind. There is a small nucleus of believers as in the days of the book’s writing. Then there is the large or greater mass who do not believe. The writer is pointing out, “How can any of us in our nation of Israel hope to escape? God will hold each one ac countable. As Jews they were given many advantages. To whom much is entrusted, much shall be required. The answer is that no man can escape if he does not believe and receive God’s free gift of salvation. Q , Green Acres, Wash. — “How spirit ually perfect can one become in this life? What exactly does entire sancti fication include or mean?” A. We do not believe that it is possi ble for a person to become entirely sanctified in this life. Sanctification is a process or a growth. Justification is an act of God’s free grace. The one who is way along the road toward sanctification or spiritual maturity is the one who is not conscious of being any more holy or pious than others. Moses “wist not that his face shone.” He had been in the presence of Al mighty God. There was a radiance which revealed the fellowship he had enjoyed. The person who is walking close to the Lord is on the road of sanctification. Complete sanctification means that sin has been eradicated from the heart and life. This would
Q . Five Point, California — “Were the children of Israel lost who died in the wilderness before they reached the land of Canaan?” A. We have the Holy Spirit's com ment on this in Hebrews 3:19. Be cause of unbelief they could not enter the land. Unbelief on the part of man is the difference between eternal life or eternal separation from God in hell. Q . Oakland, California — “How does one justify the Israelites killing so many people in taking the promised land? The commandment is, ‘Thou shalt not kill.’ How do you explain this?” A. The commandment to which you refer was given to individuals, not to nations. The Israelites were justified in what they did because God gave them the specific orders. He used them in judgment because of their extreme sinfulness. This is true in secular history as well. Archaeologists have shed light on just how vile and cor rupt those people really were. The civilization in those days was of the most degraded type one could possi bly imagine. They were actually wor shippers of satan. God’s judgments are always just and correct. Q. Phoenix, Arir. — “Will you please explain Hebrews 2:3?” A. The Spirit of God is outlining how Christ is entirely different in nature and personality to all created
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