“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God” (Hebrews 6:1).

“And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him” (Acts 20:37).

There is much misinformation about these two words, and yet, understanding them is perhaps the crucial prerequisite for understanding the creation/evolution issue.

“. . . God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth” (I Timothy 2:3,4).

The verses preceding our text encourage believers to be in prayer “for all men” (v.1), including “all that are in authority” (v.2), that our own lives might be “quiet and peaceable,” as well as for their salvation.

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely” (Revelation 22:1 7).