What is said of charity in the Scriptures?
Answer
"Charity suffers long, and is kind; . . . thinks no evil; rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the
truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things!' 1 Cor. 13: 4-7. "And above
all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4: 8.
"Love covers all sins!' Prov. 10: 12.
What did he tell them to do?
Was it God's design that all should possess the same gifts?
What peaceful, happy conditions will prevail in the next world as compared with those of this life?
19. In what prophetic language was the varying strength of the ten kingdoms of the divided empire indicated?
21. What shows that the new, or second, covenant and the Abrahamic covenant are virtually the same?
What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?
8. After commending this church for their good works, what charge did the Lord bring against them?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle