The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-24
EvERYBODY'S BIBLE BOX.

o. hold that the doctrine OF SuDsutu-
ton is unsound reasoning and I do not
find the word "substftution'' used in the
Scriptures. 1t seems to me most absurd
love upon commercial basis, and such
cold. calculating exposition of divine truth
arouses all of the ire in me. I find nearly
all scholars are prejudiced against this
word. Whence such connection? CTun-
iSian.)
English word and no English words are
used in the Scriptures. which were writ
ten in Greek and Hebrew: If. however.
chosen SO to do, they could with perfect
rropriety. have used the word substitu-
ton" because the Greek unauestionably
substitute. in many places. The fact that
the word does not occur Is merely because
and inasmuch as all sincere Bible students
are seeking to impress the thought of the
original Scriptures upon their minds. there
fore 1t is proper that this word 'substi-
tute" should be impressed. because what
ever is in opposition to the thought con-
tanned IN the w4Fd Subsidy ls ana ~
the word ransom. The Scriptures abound
with declarations that We were bought
He released US by giving His own soul
unto death to ransom ours. What Is this
but substitution? In the most absolute
Jesus. gave Himself into death. as a ran
som. a substitute. in death for father
Adam (and the race that had lost life In
corresponding price.
Q.-Is the story of Job true, or only a
kind of a parable? (Artisan.)
Answer-We believe Job to have been a
real persona man. He is so referred to in
i4:14-1o: James 5:i1. This does not alter
the fact. however. that great categorical
lesson is taught by Jobs experiences. AS
ences of the human family in the loss OF
everything. JOB lost his children. friends.
home health. the affections of his Wife
, the tomb. Thel came the turning point.
He was restored to divine favor and to
a., the blessings which he had formerly
enjoyed. and had more abundance than he
ever had before. This pictures the ex-
periences of the human race. Adam, In
Eden. was perfect. joyful and rich in life
and a perfect home He lost all of these.
being driven from Eden and compelled to
battle with the sterile I'll ze 81 the
holy prophets shall have come to the
restored to divine favor and receive great
er blessings than ever before expert
enced
/ O.-What need hav, we of the Bible II
it is true that we shall be all taught OF
Cod John s, -? W. Mc)
Answer.-God uses various instrument
talities for communicating His instruc-
tons: Thus the Lord Jesus Himself IL
the Lagos John II: Revelation 1919. St
Paul speaks OF Him. saying. God. who al
sundry times and in divers manners spaks
| in times past unto the fathers by the
prophets. hath in these last days Spoken
unto US by His Son" Hebrews II, >,
| This message has been repeated by tbs
prophets. We read that when our Lore
''ascended up on high He gave
gifts unto man." and these gifts are still
with US. He explains these gifts to o.
Apostles. prophets, evangelists. pastor:
and teachers. for the perfectine OF tn
the edifyine of the Body of Christ unit
| we come unto the measure of the stature
11-13). For our convenience we have the
Instructions of these divinely appointed
teachers collected for in the Bible
Their wisdom must all be recognized .,