John to seven actual, historical churches in the Roman province of Asia Minor. We first find manna mentioned in Exodus 16. Israel was going through the wilderness and needed this sustenance. God gave them this angels' food for some 40 years. This is the promise that the Lord will give us His eternal sus tenance. The white stone symbol izes approval. When we do our voting we have ballots and ma chines. Years ago, however, the people used black and white stones to indicate approval or disapproval. People would toss into an urn the color of the stone which indicated their feelings. This is where we get the expression "blackball." It would be like "thumbs down." God gives us His eternal stamp of love and acceptance. Q. "What does Galatians 4:26 mean when it states 'Jerusalem, which is the mother of us all'?" A. As with any portion of the Bible, the Scripture must be considered in the light of the context. The contrast here is between the heav enly and the earthly. The earthly Jerusalem represents the Lawwhich is not free. The heavenly Jerusalem suggests grace and God's unmer ited favor. The use of the term "mother" refers manifestly to all the children of God and of the provision for protection and com fort which the Lord shows to us in the exceeding riches of His grace. Q. "Could you please explain the popular term 'existentialism'?" A. This is a term used in philosophy generally which has now come into Christian circles. It reveals how much of modern theology has been Page 11
first and primary objective which is the teaching, preaching, and con sistent living of the Gospel mes sage. Q. "Would you please explain Rev elation 2:17? What is 'the hidden manna' and 'the white stone' re ferred to?" A. In the first three chapters the Spirit of God is speaking through
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