derstanding God's will is probably the high point of Job's search for a solution to his problem. Q. Colorado Springs, Colo, "/s there going to be a time of 'mode peace' on earth during the first half of the Tribulation?" A. There will probably be a time of relative peace when the sinister figures of the last days make a covenant with Israel. Scripture tells us (I Thessalonians 5:3) that when the world thinks all is peace and safety then will sudden destruction come upon them. (Remember, the Church is already with Christ in heaven.) There will not be a final peace until the Lord Jesus returns visibly and bodily to this earth as the Prince of Peace. Q. Sacramento, Calif. "The preach-\ ers I hear quote John 3:17 and 77 always seem to fail to give an ex- planation. I think they assume the
listener already understands. Will you please comment in depth on these verses?" A. You have asked about the very heart of the Gospel. Notice how it deals with the superlatives, "For God (the Infinite One) so loved (the infinite degree of love) the world (all inclusive) that whosoever (the greatest invitation possible) believeth (the greatest simplicity possible) in Him should not perish (the greatest degree of destruction or condemnation) but have ever lasting life (the greatest degree of life and joy)." No wonder this has been aptly described as "The Gold en Text of the Bible." When the Lord Jesus Christ came to this earth the first time it was not for the purpose of judging (vs. 17). He came to show us, and to become, the Way back to God. The Lord fulfills the three-fold office: Proph et, Priest and King. A prophet rep resents God before the people. The
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