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.

Through whom are repentance and forgiveness granted?
Do Protestant writers acknowledge the same?
7. What reason does God give for the Sabbath's being an everlasting sign between Him and His people?
What did He say should be done with every plant not planted by God?
Why was this to be?
From whom do all good and perfect gifts come?
In tempting Christ, what ownership did Satan claim?

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