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.

What led to Satan's sin, rebellion, and downfall?
What has Christ been made for us, and for what purpose?
Upon what basis has Christ taught us to ask forgiveness?
Why were the miracles of Christ recorded by the inspired writers?
Who controls the distribution of the gifts of the Spirit?
How far-reaching is God's ability to reveal the future?
What peaceful condition will prevail in the earth made new?

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