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.

Upon what condition is faith reckoned for righteousness?
In what way are both Jews and Gentiles to be justified?
Why did Israel fail to attain unto righteousness?
When did he say he saw the majesty of Christ, and heard the voice from heaven?
How had they done this?
By what may we know that we have passed from death unto life?
Do the dead know anything?

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