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Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 5, 1883

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 9, No. 14.

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J. T. C.—We have no definite opinion to give at present on Zech. 11:7. We may refer to it at some other time.
S. E. M.—Spiritual death is the opposite of spiritual life; it is a state of sin. Adam lost his righteousness or died spiritually when he transgressed. It was no part of the penalty of the divine law, unless God threatened to make Adam a sinner. But such a thought is both absurd and impious.
Your other question is rather obscure.
Mrs. A. J. H.—We cannot explain Isa. 65:20. We have seen a number of "explanations," none of which were satisfactory to us. We cannot understand the view you speak of more than you can. It cannot be the truth.
R. C. B.—We will notice your communication at our earliest convenience.
N. R. P.—Your questions concerning Melchisedec cannot be answered. If they could the words of Paul in Heb. 7 would not hold good. For an exposition of the subject we refer you to the pamphlet on the "Age to Come," for sale at this Office.
F. G. H.—We have not seen the book to which you refer. You will find a complete and very clear exposition of the 2,300 days of Dan. 8, in the book entitled "The Sanctuary and its Cleansing," for sale at this Office; price $1.00.
"In Matt. 24:29, we read: 'The powers of the heavens shall be shaken.' Will not this be the last of those signs which Christ gave the disciples of the second advent? and will it be a literal shaking? I see some able writers convey the idea that the falling stars of 1833 is the last of those signs.
R. R."
There were but three signs given by the Saviour in Matt. 24. The shaking of the powers of heaven takes place when the Lord comes, and is not given as a warning that they may know when the advent is near. For a thorough examination of this subject we refer you to the pamphlet on the Age to Come, published by S. D. Adventists. It may be had at this office or at Battle Creek. Probably it may be found at a depository in your own district.