Calvary’s cross, and the bodily resur rection. It is possible for a Modernist to become saved. This would happen only as salvation comes to any person through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Some individuals at one time were warm in their spiritual experience and testimony but somehow the cares and activities of the world came in and they became cold and indifferent. There is a vast difference between one who pro fesses salvation and one who possesses salvation. We need to pray for the modernists and liberals as we would for any who know not the Lord Jesus Christ. Q . Fresno, California — “Why is the re lationship between Christ and the Church likened to the husband and wife relationship rather than to moth er and childP” A. This is discussed for us in the fifth chapter of Ephesians. In verse 25 we read, “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” In verse 31 we read, “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife.” As Paul was writing this epistle, under the inspira tion of the Spirit of God, he wanted to give the closest, most intimate and sacred relationship which can exist on earth. It is not between a parent and a child, as near and dear as that re lationship maiy be. There is ohe which transcends this. The union of a hus band and a wife goes far beyond all others. So the Lord Jesus Christ’s love for his church is likened to this God- blessed fellowship. If this wonderful Biblical principle were followed more carefully and faithfully, Christian homes would be much more secure and would know more of the blessings of God upon them. Q. Bremerton, Washington — ‘i n Genesis 6:1 and 2 we read, ‘And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were bom unto them, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives
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13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, California of all which they chose.’ Who were these people?” A. Some believe the phrase “sons of God” refers to fallen angels who may have been given human bodies. Co habiting with the daughters of men, their offspring were supposedly giants who dwelt in the land (Genesis 6:4). We do not believe that this is a Scrip tural interpretation. The phrase “sons of God” simply refers to men of a godly line, perhaps descendants of Seth. The “daughters of men” were no doubt those who belonged to a godless seg ment. The mixture of belief and un belief almost inevitably produces un godliness. Mix clear and muddy water and you will have muddy water. We rightly are told to be separated and to keep free from the things of this world. Q . Manhattan Beach, California — “Please explain Proverbs 31:6 and 7 which reads, 'Give strong drink, unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. l e t him drink, and forget his poverty, and re- 15
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