ing with new tongues in unknown languages, the taking up of ser pents, and laying on of hands to restore the sick. We find that this prophecy of our Lord was fulfilled in the authenticating of the early church. You will find all of this in Acts. These are not the things for which God's people are to seek to day. They were given for a specific purpose, to fulfill a specific need. Once the church was established these things passed away. There are now 20 centuries of marvelous truth following this revelation of
exception which others would al low granting the innocent party freedom to get a divorce and to remarry. Q. Portland, Ore. "In Mark 16:17- 18 I find a problem with Christ's words that signs would follow those who believed. What does a new tongue mean, as well as keep ing from poison? Are such things meant for today, or was Jesus re ferring only to the early church?" A. These verses indicate these signs such as casting out demons, speak-
The Biola Chorale performed at a Prelude of Music program during the convention of the National Association of Evan gelicals held in Los Angeles in April (Photo by Dick Reynolds). Page 17
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