Why, then, does God permit the chastening rod to fall?

Answer

"For they [parents] verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but He for our profit, that
we might be partakers of His holiness." Heb. 12: 10.

From what time has the devil been a murderer?
What is God declared to be?
How perfect is the unity into which believers are brought by being baptized into Christ?
21. Although Pilate had declared his belief in Christ's innocence, yet what cruel punishment did he inflict upon Him?
After Pentecost, how was the gospel preached?
And how may we know that we love the brethren?
What did Christ say concerning secret prayer?

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