Ques. What is the difference between those in Rev. 7:14, and of those converted in this present period?
Ans. They and we are both saved through the death and blood-shedding of our Lord Jesus. They are saved through believing the gospel of the Kingdom (Psa. 2:12). We are saved through believing the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24). We are saved, and shall reign with Christ in heavenly glory. They are saved, and will be God's people on earth; they are saved Gentiles. The Church, though composed of Jews and Gentiles, are now neither Jew nor Gentile, but Church of God (1 Cor. 10:32). These faithful Gentiles have won a place as servants of God in His temple on earth, and their blessings are on earth.
The Church, and all the saints who pass through death from first to last, will reign with Christ, the Lord, in heavenly glory.
Ques. Matt. 12:30, and Luke 11:23, and Mark 9:40. To what does each refer?
Ans. Read the context, and you will see that Matt. 12:30, and Luke 11:23 both refer to those who were saying of Him, It is by Beelzebub, the prince of devils, that Jesus cast out devils. The Lord traces this to the deep malice of their wicked hearts.
In Mark 9:40 John said, We saw one casting out devils in Thy name. and he followeth not us: and we forbade him, because he followeth not us." The disciples were jealous of their own importance, but Jesus said, "Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in My name, that can lightly speak evil of Me. For he that is not against us is on our part." There is no opposition in true service for Christ, and each one who serves Him will be rewarded (Verse 41).
Ques. Will you please explain: "Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery"? 1 Tim. 4:14.
Ans. Paul, the apostle, tells Timothy not to neglect the gift God had given him for his service among the saints. (See also another instance of this in Col. 4:17).
Not alone was it given by God to him, but Paul was given a prophecy about it; and further, the presbytery, or elderhood, had laid their hands also on him, identifying them with his work, and showing their approval and fellowship with him in it (See also 1 Tim. 1:18; 2 Tim. 1:6).
Both Timothy and Titus were delegated by the authority of the apostle to set things in order in the assemblies, and to appoint elders (Titus 1:5).
We have no such authority now, to appoint elders or deacons, and since the Church, the house of God, is broken up into sects or denominations, which are carnal (1 Cor. 3:3), there is no place for them, but in the gatherings we find God raises up men who in love can do the work.