Did Jesus Redeem Mankind? — Page 19
? 12 later on, whether spiritual or scientific springs from His knowledge, for, it is said: "By his knowledge, the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. " In other words, God the Excellent perfected knowledge to this extent that the heavens dripped with guidance for mankind, i. e. , revelation and word of God were sent down, thus perfecting knowledge in every respect. This reference shows that guidance comes from God, and this alone constitutes actual charter; for, the All-Knowing is at its back, while man is, by himself, inadequate. Regarding the Divine attribute of truthfulness, the Bible: "Into thine hand, I commit my spirit, thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. " (Psalms, 31:5) Salvation, thus, clearly lies with "the Lord God of Truth,” even as law-giving is the prerogative of the All-Knowing. Again it is said, "Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. " (Psalms, 119: 142) Both the New and the Old Testaments, therefore, take the stand that perfect knowledge is an attribute