Why was this to be?

Answer

"And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to
the time of the end." Verse 35.

What is faith declared to be?
To whom did Christ become the author of salvation?
What is the fear of the Lord declared to be?
By what was the second kingdom symbolized?
How is the conflict between Christ and Satan described?
What has God promised His children when passing through trials and afflictions?
17. Under what figure are the Gentile believers represented who have become a part of the true Israel of God?

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