quirements of the BSible is "the letter," and is wro'ng and . bringf death; while a general, but not toc precise, practice of the "spirit" is right and.. brings life. This would make the Scriptures useless, Bible doctrines and commands vague and not binding; everything subject to the varying interpretations, whims. desires,- etc., of each individual. By this every one could write his ,own Bible; do as he pleased demand eternal life on his own terms. This is altogether wrong. The correct understanding of this passage is proved by Scripturd, which makes it plain that the contrast is between the "Law of Moses," which was the "letter," and Jesus Christ, who was the "spirit," and brought "life," in place of the former "death." Free literature elucidating the Bible Truth set forth in this column gladly sent to any address on application to H. W. Christie, McDonald Road, Levin. QUESTIONS FOR EVERYBODY Concerning Eternal Life. [)0 you know that those who teach that is necessary to keep the Law of Moses in order to be Saved, have never kept the first Commandment? Do you know that they are guilty of all? (See James 2:10.) Do you know that a man is not justified by the works of the Law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ. See Gal.42:16. Do you know that the writer of this article obtained "Eternal Life" through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and acceptance of Him as Saviour and Lord, after violating the Law of Commandments (Moses' Law) ? -Do you know that the writer was helpless and hopeless, apart from Christ with nothing that would * merit f avou r with God, but obtained mercy, and was saved by Grace through faith in Christ? (See Eph. 2: 8-10.) Do' you know that Christ is God's great provision for a guilty world and for you? (To be Continued.) THE AVENUE CASH BUTCIIERY LTD. QFFER you only the best in Prlme Ox and Heifer Beef. Hoggti Mutton and Tastv Saveloys and Lunch'eon. A trial will convince OXFORD STREET. LEVIN Telephone 182 (G. H. Clark, Prop.)
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Chronicle (Levin), 30 April 1949, Page 6
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