Category: Scripture Notes and Queries, by F G Patterson
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Question 12, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: In reply to “M. S., Lyndhurst,” with reference to John 1:51: ― Answer: The first chapter of John’s Gospel is a magnificent unfolding of the person and personal titles of the Lord Jesus, from His existence as the Word of God ― the eternal Son ― till His millennial glory…
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Question 11, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: “Eva” asks, — “What did the blessed Lord mean when He said to Peter, ‘Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation?’ What is entering into temptation? (Matthew 26:41.)” Answer: The Lord desires His disciples to “watch and pray,” instead of which they slept and prayed not, and when the…
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Question 10, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: “T. S., Crewe.” ― In reply to your question on Matthew 13:33: ― Answer: You will find it a rule in Scripture, that leaven is generally used as typical of evil, whether in doctrine or practice. For instance, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees… Then…
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Question 9, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: In reply to “J. M’M., Airdrie,” with reference to Isaiah 45:7 ― “How does God create evil?” Answer: From chapters 40 to 48 of the prophet Isaiah, it will be clearly seen that there is a great question between Jehovah and the idols of Babylon. The Lord declares that He had…
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Question 8, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: In reply to a communication from “Elo, London”: ― Answer: There is no subject in Scripture which demands more an exercised heart and a worshipping and adoring spirit, than that of which you have written. It is not a subject for a cold, doctrinal analysis, but one for a…
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Question 7, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: What class does the Apostle speak of in Philippians 3:18-19? Answer: I believe whenever the Apostle writes such solemn words and warnings as these, that he has his mind upon those who have professed the name of Christ, but who, in their worldly fruitless lives, plainly show that it is a mere…
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Question 6, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: “O.M.A.B., Boyle,” asks for replies to the following questions: ― (1) Tell me the meaning of Galatians 3:10. How can it be said of saints, justified sinners by faith in Jesus, even though they should make the law their “rule of life,” as they say, that they are under a…
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Question 5, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: 5. “W., Oswestry, Salop,” writes, ― “I find that some Christians maintain that the Holy Ghost dwells in Christendom. Now I have always thought … that the Holy Ghost dwells exclusively in the Church. I would be so glad if you would give me your thoughts about this,” etc. Answer:…
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Question 4, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: “A humble believer, Glasgow,” asks ― What is the teaching of Proverbs 1:26? Does that passage mean that God will rejoice over the punishment of the wicked? Does “Wisdom” in the context, mean the Father, the Son, or the Holy Ghost? etc, etc. Answer: In the passage it is “Wisdom”…
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Question 3, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: 3. A correspondent would be glad to know how far the doctrine of the “Perseverance of the saints unto the obtaining of eternal life” is borne out by the passage, “He who hath begun a good work in you, will perform it until the day of redemption,” or, Jesus Christ.…
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Question 2, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: 2. “N., Glasgow,” asks ― (1) Baptism; what does it mean ― death only ― or death and resurrection? (2) Does the 6th chapter of Romans teach Baptism of water? and what is the teaching in that chapter. Answer: (1.) In Baptism one is always baptized to something. In Christian Baptism, as…
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Question 1, Scripture Notes and Queries. by F G Patterson. Questions and Answers. Edited by Irv Risch
Question: “I should be glad if you would say a few words on that text in Romans 8:28, ‘All things work together for good to them that love God.’ Do the accusations of the enemy, and of our own hearts, work together for our good? They are not pleasant to bear.…
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