Why were the Sacred Writings given?

Answer

"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and
comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." Rom. 15: 4.

How was the earth itself affected by Adam's sin ?
Can we close our ears to truth, and remain innocent before God?
How had Christ's teaching by parables been foretold?
What part of the law of God especially has the Papacy thought to change?
What was the song of Moses?
What did Paul say regarding our duty to the poor?
What divine law of retroaction attends giving?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle