Ques. 102. Who is the "Ancient of Days" in Dan. 7:9,13; and who is the "One like the Son of man"? E. M. S.
Ans. Jehovah, also called the Most High, is the judge of all the earth. (Gen. 18:25.)
Our Lord Jesus is the true Son of man who gave Himself up to glorify God in the work of atonement, and who is appointed judge. (John 5:27; Acts 17:31.)
Rev. 5:9 declares, He is worthy to take the book of God's judgments, and to open the seals thereof, because "Thou wast slain".
His is the everlasting kingdom spoken of in Daniel, and throughout the Scriptures.
In Rev. 11:15, the voices in heaven say: "The kingdom of the world of our Lord and of His Christ is come, and He shall reign to the ages of ages." (New Trans.)
“He is King of kings, and Lord of lords." (Rev. 19:11-16.)
In Dan. 7:13, He comes to the Ancient of Days, and in verse 22 He is the Ancient of Days.
Even down here He was God manifest in the flesh.
“Worthy by all to be adored.”
Ques. 103. What is the meaning of "I know nothing by myself"? 1 Cor. 4:4. H. F.
Ans. New Trans. reads: "For I am conscious of nothing in myself.”
The Corinthians had been judging the motives of the laborers who are stewards for God. Paul committed his own behavior to the Lord, and while not conscious of doing wrong, said, this did not justify him. The Lord is the only true judge, and He would judge every motive and counsel of the heart at the judgment seat of Christ.
We must act in sincerity before the Lord for ourselves, and yet at the judgment seat we may find, in some things we were greatly mistaken.