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.
 


What great gift comes with our acceptance of Christ?
What prophetic declaration foretold this truth?
By what was the third universal empire symbolized?
Why was the gospel to be preached to the Gentiles?
How many does Paul say will suffer persecution?
What did Christ say concerning secret prayer?
What encouragement is held out concerning the branches which have been broken off?

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