STUDY I.
THE NEW CREATION.
1. What is signified by the Bible's opening sentence, "In the beginning God created," etc.? Does the Bible recognize other beginnings? If so, what? 17 ¶ 2.
2. Does the Genesis account relate to earth's creation? Why not? What are the limitations of the creative work in Genesis? 18 ¶ 2.
3. Does the word day always apply to twenty-four-hour periods? Describe other uses of the term day, in the Bible. Give citations. 19 ¶ 1.
4. How may we be sure that the Genesis days do not signify solar days? 19 ¶ 1.
5. Should we understand that all of the creative week days are of uniform length? If we ascertain the length of one of these days, what should we assume of the others? 19 ¶ 2.
6. If we were to estimate those creative days as of 7,000 years each and the entire creative week as of 49,000 years, how would this compare with the estimates of geologists? 19 ¶ 2.
7. What did Prof. Dana say on this? What were his opinions of scientific guesses? How much did the writer of Genesis understand of the import of his words? 20 ¶ 1-3.
8. Which is more logical, to believe as science teaches, that a blind force is operative in earth's development, of which we can learn only by comparisons and guesses, or to suppose the manifestation a part of God's handiwork showing forth divine wisdom, order and arrangement, and these items of his program revealed to us by the Creator who foreknew our mind's longings? 20 ¶ 4.
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9. Summarize the views of the Higher Critics and Evolutionists respecting creation. 21.
10. Do we object to Mr. Darwin's theory because he was a foolish man or why? What can we say of his theory and of his test with pigeons? 22 ¶ 1, 2.
11. What great error has helped to confuse Bible students? How should we understand the formation of our earth's crust in various layers of clay and rocks, evidently deposited in a liquid or plastic form? 22 ¶ 3.
12. Has God revealed anything as to how the atoms of matter composing our earth were brought together? Is there anything in the Bible on this? 23 ¶ 2.
13. What is signified by basic, igneous rocks? What does their location deep under earth's surface indicate? What do the higher layers of rocks and clays imply? 23 ¶ 3.
14. Explain in harmony with Genesis how the firmament, expanse or atmosphere about our earth must have been formed and whether or not it probably required much time. 23 ¶ 3-24 ¶ 1.
15. Explain how the various strata of clay, sand, etc., were piled upon the igneous rocks, which evidently once had been in the molten condition. Why were they called rings? Explain their influence. 24.
16. What must have been earth's condition during the long period in which the rings or canopies were concentrating towards the poles before breaking in deluges? Was Noah's flood due to the breaking of one of these ring-canopies? What must have been its effect? Cite corroborative proofs. 25.
17. What say Prof. Wright and T. W. Dawson on the subject, as per the New York Journal? 26, 27.
18. Did Noah's flood come just at the right time to fit with God's plan as to humanity? Does this prove God's foreknowledge and arrangement?
19. What conclusions may we draw from the frozen mammoth of Eastern Siberia? 28, 29.
20. How is the creative week divided into four distinct parts? Specify these parts. 29 ¶ 3.
21. What testimony loyal to the Bible does Prof. Silliman offer on our planet's structure? 30 ¶ 1.
22. Quote Prof. Dana on creation and the wisdom displayed in its order, as given in Genesis. 30 ¶ 2, 3.
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23. Give a brief synopsis of the events of the first creative epoch-day and show the harmony between this and the Bible declaration, as cited. 30 ¶ 4-31 ¶ 1.
24. Briefly summarize the events of the second creative epoch-day. 31 ¶ 2-32 ¶ 1.
25. Of the third creative epoch-day. 32, 33.
26. Did the events of these days overlap each other? Explain it, the falling of the rings, etc. 34 ¶ 1.
27. Why were the sun, moon and stars not seen until the fourth day? State the advantages and disadvantages of the previous steamy conditions. 34 ¶ 1.
28. Explain the lapping of one day upon another. How much was accomplished during the first four epoch-days of 28,000 years? 34 ¶ 2.
29. In the record of the fifth creative epoch-day God said, Let the waters swarm with living creatures, etc. Does not this seem to imply that creation was carried on along evolutionary lines to an extent—in the development of various kinds of species? 35.
30. Is there any evidence that these kinds did not thus reach a fixity of perfection from which they can evolute no further? Explain the entire proposition. 35.
31. To what scientific period does the fifth creative epoch-day correspond? 36 ¶ 1.
32. In the description of the work of the sixth creative day does the expression, "Let the earth bring forth the living creature after its kind," etc., imply an evolutionary process up to a certain point and the establishment thereby of fixed species? 37 ¶ 1.
33. Describe the condition of things in the sixth day and demonstrate if by then the earth was more prepared than previously for the different kinds of animals, etc., brought into existence. 36 ¶ 3.
34. How many kinds or orders of lower animal life do we find, and how may these be described? 36 ¶ 3.
35. What was the final work of the sixth creative epoch-day, accomplished at its close? 37 ¶ 2.
36. In view of the evidences, should we or should we not presume that a measure of evolution operated for man's creation and his bringing up to a fixity of species, as it operated with the lower animals? 37 ¶ 4.
37. Show that in man's creation different expressions entirely are used from those connected with the development of plant and lower animal life. 38 ¶ 1-3.
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38. How shall we explain the two different accounts of creation, the second beginning with Gen. 2:4? 38 ¶ 4.
39. Explain why elohim or gods are mentioned in connection with the first account of man's creation, and Jehovah in connection with the second account. 38 ¶ 5.
40. Why is it not said of men, as of the beasts of the field, "Let the earth bring forth," nor as of the sea creatures, "Let the sea swarm"? Why is man mentioned as a direct creation and one individual? 39 ¶ 2.
41. What are we to understand to be signified by the statement that man was created in God's image? Does this image relate to the elohim or to Jehovah? What difference would this make? Why? 39 ¶ 2, 3.
42. Are the Evolution theory and the Bible teaching directly opposed to each other? How? Why? 39 ¶ 3.
43. Does anything, aside from Genesis, support man's creation as a perfect being? 40 ¶ 1.
44. Does Jesus as a corresponding price for man imply that the man to whom he corresponded was perfect, or that he was next to a monkey? 40 ¶ 2.
45. Does the Bible teaching that the hope of mankind is restitution or resurrection—raising up, up, up, out of sin and death conditions—prove that man must have been up before he fell and is now down beneath his original condition, for restitution to profit him? 40 ¶ 3.
46. How does the Bible teaching of restitution comport with the Evolution theory? What must we conclude on the subject from Acts 3:19-21? 40 ¶ 4.
47. Is there any Bible foundation for the claim that original sin consisted of sexual intercourse? Give a full Bible analysis to this question. 41.
48. How should we regard the claim of some that the Bible misleads us into thinking of Adam as the first man "of the earth, earthy"? How answer those who urge a pre-Adamite race of men, claiming to find proofs of it in various of earth's strata, some of which they attribute to a period long before Adam's creation? Give proof texts in contradiction to this theory and show their consistency with scientific facts. 42.
49. State the views of Profs. Stokes, Bennett, Beale, Virchow and Barraude respecting the answer of geologists to the theory that man was developed from the lower orders of animals. 43 ¶ 1.
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50. Quote from "The Meeting Place of Geology and History," by Sir J. W. Dawson. 43 ¶ 2, 3.
51. Did Prof. Pasteur, the great bacteriologist, favor the Darwinian theory or not? Quote from him pertinent to the subject. 44 ¶ 1, 2.
52. Quote the views of the Russian savant, Prof. Virchow, respecting the Darwinian theory. 44 ¶ 3.
53. Should we consider the unbiblical theories of Prof. Darwin and those who follow him as wise and logical? What proofs can be adduced to show that humanity 4,000 years ago no more had tails than we have—nor different toes and thumbs? 45 ¶ 2.
54. What should be the attitude of God's people toward these evolutionist propositions? 45 ¶ 3.
55. In view of what we have seen as to these creative epochs styled days, what can we say of the Sixth Day? When was its beginning and its close? What would be the date of its close, counting from the beginning of the ordering of creation—the putting in order of the earth? Summarize the matter. 45 ¶ 4.
56. Does the great Seventh Day of the creative period have an evening and a morning?
57. What should we expect of this day in view of our findings on the six previous epoch-days? What is signified by the statement that God rested from his creative work during this Seventh Day? 46.
58. What has Jesus to do with this Seventh Epoch-Day and the Father's cessation from creative work? Why did the Father rest? Will the Son undertake the completion of the Father's work? Why was it thus left to him? Make the entire matter clear. 47, 48.
59. Did this resting on the part of the Great Creator from further creative work and from actively rescuing his creatures from sin and its penalty imply a lack of love on his part? How shall we understand it? 49 ¶ 1.
60. What can we know of the period in which God rests from his creative work? In other words, according to the Bible, how long will this Seventh Epoch-Day last? How do we reach this information? 49 ¶ 2.
61. May we be sure that God's expectations as to the ultimate outcome of his purposes regarding the earth will be realized? Can we be sure that Jesus will accomplish all that God intended? 49 ¶ 2.
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62. Quote texts showing Jesus' ultimate victory and the accomplishment of God's purpose. 49 ¶ 2-50 ¶ 1.
63. What grounds have we for assuming that the whole period in which God has been ordering the earth and developing it from the inert, void mass at the beginning down to the Paradisaical condition at the close of the Seventh Day will be in all a period of 49,000 years—seven great days of 7,000 years each? 50 ¶ 2.
64. Give a brief outline of this creative epoch from the Bible standpoint. Quote Scriptures applicable to the earliest beginning of the creative work, and others showing the glorious consummation at the end of these seven great days. 51 ¶ 1-52 ¶ 3.
65. Does the first chapter of Genesis conflict with scientific discoveries, or merely with the theories of some scientific gentlemen? Quote and discuss Prof. G. F. Wright's views on this subject. 52 ¶ 5, 6.
66. Is the Genesis account compatible with scientific facts? Do not these facts corroborate the Genesis records rather than conflict with them? What does Prof. Wright say for himself on this subject and what does he give as the opinion of the great geologist, the late Prof. J. D. Dana of Yale College? 52 ¶ 7.
67. We have seen that the Genesis record does not explain earth's creation as respects its matter nor the time of its creation, nor how long a period elapsed before the ordering work of the seven epoch-days began. Does this view appeal to others? Read a quotation on the subject. 53 ¶ 1.
68. Genesis shows a progressiveness in the bringing forth of vegetable and animal life; in part, perhaps, an evolutionary process. Our contention is merely as to man's creation—that it was a distinctly separate work and in no sense an evolutionary process. What is the main point and argument of Prof. Darwin and his evolutionary followers? What does Prof. Wright say on this subject? 53 ¶ 2-55 ¶ 3.
69. What are his suggestions on the difference between human reason and animal instinct? 55 ¶ 4.
70. On man's capacity for religion in contrast with the incapacity of the brute? 55 ¶ 5-56 ¶ 2.
71. Who discovered the principle of natural selection? What does Prof. Wright remark on his findings, on the
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disposition of humanity to wear clothing and use tools and on his musical capacity, etc.? 56 ¶ 3-58.
STUDY II
THE NEW CREATION.
1. What terms are Biblically applied to the Church of the Gospel age and its ultimate members? 59.
2. Why have these terms not been appreciated by the majority of Christians? 59.
3. Are the popular misconstructions of God's Word intentional? What caused them? 60 ¶ 1, first half.
4. Define the Dark Ages. Why so called? 60 ¶ 1.
5. What has been the difficulty amongst the followers of the Reformers during the past three centuries? 60 ¶ 2, first part.
6. What divinely appointed guides should the Church recognize and follow? 61.
7. What assistance should the Church now expect and accept from human instrumentalities? 61, top.
8. Give a résumé of previous studies, leading up to our present topic, the New Creation. 61 ¶ 1.
9. Does variety in creation signify a dissatisfaction on the Creator's part? 62, line 7 to end of ¶.
10. Will there exist jealousies or covetousness among the creations on the several places of being? 62 ¶ 1.
11. When Jehovah purposed the New Creation, what did he determine respecting those who should constitute its members? 63 ¶ 1, first part.
12. Why are these New Creatures not created on the divine plane, and subsequently tried and tested? Why so separate and distinct from all others? 63.
13. Trace the philosophy of the divine arrangement for the selection of the New Creation. 64.
14. What was the divine, pre-arranged privilege and test imposed upon the "Only Begotten"? 65 ¶ 1.
15. What was the exceeding great reward, "the joy that was set before" our Redeemer? 65 ¶ 2.
16. Why are Jesus' brethren selected from the human creation, rather than from others? 66.
17. What fact in the New Testament writings has caused many to infer, contrary to the Bible in general, that God's purposes are the same for all mankind? 67 ¶ 1.
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18. What are the "two salvations," and what confusion of thought results from failure to recognize the difference between these? 67 ¶ 2.
19. Aside from making their own calling and election sure, what two-fold work have the New Creation to do in connection with the human family? 68 ¶ 1.
20. Why is no other class of beings so well adapted to rule and bless the world? 69 ¶ 1.
21. Is the work of uplifting, ruling, blessing and judging mankind their entire mission? 69 ¶ 2.
22. Though the Scriptures do not explicitly declare the future activities of the New Creation, what may we reasonably infer or anticipate regarding them? 70.
23. What constitutes them priests? 71 ¶ 1.
24. What represents the new nature of these priests? How does the New Creature attain victory? 71 ¶ 1.
25. Explain in detail how Israel's Aaronic priesthood typified the New Creation's present condition and Melchizedek their future priesthood. 72, top—¶ 1.
26. Why is the intimate relationship between the Only Begotten and the elect Church so often referred to under various figures? Explain the significance of the top-stone as a figure. 72 ¶ 2.
27. Explain the temple figure. 73 ¶ 1.
28. Explain the beautiful illustration of the human body with its various members. 73 ¶ 2.
29. Give other figures showing this relationship.
30. What is perhaps the most perfect and complete figure of our Master's interest in and love for his Church? Explain in detail. 74 ¶ 1.
31. When the Lord comes in the close of this age, who only will be accepted as his Bride? 75 ¶ 1.
32. Quote texts showing God's supervision over even the lowliest member of the New Creation. 75 ¶ 2.
33. Explain in detail how the natural birth illustrates the New Creation's spiritual birth. 76.
34. Show briefly how the Bible clearly distinguishes between the New Creatures and the human family in general, especially as to (1) the Atonement Sacrifice, and (2) the trials and difficulties of life. 77.
35. What will be the test of membership in the New Creation? 78 ¶ 1.
36. In order to abide in Christ, what more than merely consecrating is necessary? Explain fully. 78 ¶ 2.
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37. Why are the human senses insufficient for New Creatures in matters of judgment? 79 ¶ 1.
38. Explain the so-called sixth sense, or complete set of additional spiritual senses, granted these. 80 ¶ 1.
39. By what name should they be known? 80 ¶ 2.
40. What kind of spirit prompted Christians to take sectarian names? When did it first appear? 81.
41. To whom especially belong the chief praise and honor for the blessings that have come to us through the apostles and other servants of the Lord? 82, top.
42. What should be our attitude toward the present division into various denominations? 82, 83.
43. What names should we avoid? Why? 83 ¶ 2.
44. What names should we recognize and answer to, as consecrated Christians? 83 ¶ 2, last part.
STUDY III.
THE CALL OF THE NEW CREATION.
1. Was the opportunity to become members of the New Creation offered to mankind in general? 85.
2. Was the calling of natural Israel a high or heavenly calling? To what were they called? 85.
3. Where are the High Calling's terms given? 86, top.
4. Why could the Ancient Worthies have no part or lot in this New Creation? 86 ¶ 1.
5. Give another reason why this High Calling could not begin before Jesus' death. 86 ¶ 2, first part.
6. What was the standing of the apostles before Jesus' death and resurrection? 87, top.
7. Explain the difference between calling men to repentance and inviting them to the High Calling. 87, top.
8. Do the introductions to the various Epistles emphasize the exclusiveness of the Heavenly Call? 87.
9. Upon what conditions shall we be made joint-heirs with Christ? 87 ¶ 2.
10. Why not many great, wise or learned called? 88.
11. Why are the conditions of acceptance more attractive to the more fallen of mankind? 89 ¶ 1.
12. Upon what two character graces in the New Creation is God especially placing a premium? 90 ¶ 1.
13. To what high standard are they called? 90 ¶ 2.
14. Is the Lord dealing with the imperfect flesh or
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with the new minds of these New Creatures? 91, top.
15. What should we expect the new mind to accomplish in controlling our mortal bodies? 91 ¶ 1.
16. What are some of the specifications and limitations as respects character in the New Creation? 91 ¶ 2.
17. Differentiate between the New Creation's law of liberty and Israel's bondage to specific laws. 92 ¶ 1.
18. Is it an easy path that leads the New Creation to "glory, honor and immortality"? 92 ¶ 2.
19. Are there several different calls during the Gospel age? Biblically prove position taken. 92 ¶ 3.
20. Will the world be called in the next age? 93, top.
21. Who are referred to in Rev. 7:9-14? 93 ¶ 1.
22. Are these of the New Creation? Why? 93 ¶ 1.
23. Is this special call of the New Creation limited in time? When did it begin? 94 ¶ 1.
24. When will it end? 94 ¶ 2, first part.
25. Would it be consistent with God's character of Justice and Love to extend a single invitation which could not be made good, if accepted? 94 ¶ 2.
26. At what time did the general call cease? 95 ¶ 1.
27. Did its ceasing end all opportunity for admittance into joint-heirship with Christ? 95 ¶ 1.
28. What evidences may be considered as good proof of having been accepted as prospective heirs with Christ by those consecrating since 1881? 96.
29. What is the value of wisdom in general? 96 ¶ 1.
30. Is natural wisdom sufficient for us? 97 ¶ 1.
31. What conditions are essential in order to have a hearing ear for the wisdom from above? 97 ¶ 2.
32. What important facts must be grasped, and how is Christ made our Wisdom before we can be justified? 98, lines 2-16.
33. Does Christ cease to be our Wisdom at the time of our justification? 98, line 17 to end of ¶.
34. Explain the orderly operation of this wisdom from above. 98 ¶ 1.
35. How is gentleness manifested in it? 99 ¶ 1.
36. How are mercy and good fruits? 99 ¶ 2.
37. How is it "without partiality"? 100 ¶ 1.
38. Why is it "without hypocrisy"? 100 ¶ 2.
39. How has God given it to us through his Son and the members of his Body? 100 ¶ 3.
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40. What are the primary thoughts in the word Justification? Give an illustration. 101, top.
41. Apply this illustration to mankind. 101.
42. How has God purposed to accept and deal with the race of unjust, imperfect beings in general? 102.
43. Explain the "justification by faith" provided for the New Creation. 102 ¶ 1. Z. '10, 85-88.
44. How long does this reckoned or faith-justification hold good? 103 ¶1. Z. '10, 87, col. 1.
45. Is Jesus the cause or ground of our justification? Explain in detail the prevalent confusion as to the basis of our justification, giving Bible quotations. 104 ¶ 1.
46. How harmonize these statements? 105 ¶ 1.
47. How are we justified by God's grace? 105¶ 2.
48. How justified by Christ's blood? 105 ¶3.
49. Why was the resurrection of Jesus Christ necessary to our justification? 106 ¶ 1.
50. How are we justified by faith? 106 ¶ 2. Z. '10, 86, 87.
51. Differentiate between the faith necessary to our vitalized justification and that required of the world for actual justification, in the next age. 106 ¶ 3.
52. Differentiate between our relationship to God through reckoned justification and the world's in the next age through actual justification? 107 ¶ 1. Z. '10, 92, col. 2.
53. What is the object in granting this reckoned justification to the Church in the present time? 108 ¶ 1.
54. What do works have to do with our justification? Are we judged according to our works? 108 ¶ 2.
55. Give an illustration of the general operation of justification by grace, by the blood, and through our faith, and the relation of works to the same. 109 ¶ 1.
56. What kind of faith justified Ancient Worthies? 110.
57. Explain the difference between their justification and the justification of the Gospel age. 111 ¶ 1.
58. What is signified by justification to life? (Rom. 5:18) How does it affect the New Creation? 111 ¶ 2.
59. What relation do the Ancient Worthies bear toward this justification to life? 111 ¶ 3. Z. '10, 132.
60. Explain the principle underlying God's acceptance of our imperfect works. 112 ¶ 1.
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61. Differentiate between the tests of faith and of works. To what ages do they respectively apply? 113 ¶1.
62. Before whom is it necessary for the sinner to be justified? Explain why it is thus. 114 ¶ 1.
63. Explain the different position of the Mediator with respect to sin and sinners. 114 ¶ 2.
64. If all of Jesus' merit was involved in imputing to believers what their sacrifices lacked to make them holy and acceptable, what can he do for the world? Will he similarly impute his merit to them? Or will he actually surrender it forever on their account? Will the Millennial Kingdom for man's uplift be the result of the imputation of Christ's merit or of the actual satisfaction of justice? 115 ¶ 1.
65. Briefly explain the relation of the New Creation to the Abrahamic Covenant. 115 ¶ 2.
66. What is the Gospel age's sole object? 116 ¶ 1.
67. What blessing is enjoyed by those who are justified by faith, and refuse to consecrate? 116 ¶ 2.
68. How do such receive God's grace in vain? 117 ¶ 1.
69. What is evidently the condition of the whole nominal "Christian World" in this respect? 117 ¶ 2, 3.
70. Explain why the merely justified are unable to appreciate "the deep things of God." 118 ¶ 1.
71. Is it reasonable to expect that these should receive special favor in the Millennial age? 118 ¶ 2.
72. What classes alone seem to be profited beyond the present life by this justification by faith? 119 ¶ 1.
73. To whom will the Kingdom arrangements appeal most strongly at first? 119 ¶ 2.
74. How is Christ made unto us sanctification? Can one sanctify himself aside from Jesus' merit? Why? 119 ¶ 3.
75. Why is it necessary to "abide in Christ," and what is the significance of the text, "Our God is a consuming fire," in this connection? 120, 121.
76. What does sanctification signify? Upon what class alone is it enjoined? 121 ¶ 1.
77. Explain God's order in sanctification. 122, top.
78. Will sanctification be required of the world in the Millennial age? 122 ¶ 1.
79. While sanctification is a general principle for all
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God's creatures, to what class do the Scriptures especially apply this admonition? 123.
80. Distinguish between the consecrations of Levites and Priests, type and antitype. 124 ¶ 1, 2.
81. Explain how a perfect compliance with the terms of our justification must lead us in the end to sanctification. 124 ¶ 3-125 ¶ 1.
82. What is the position of those believers who refuse the call to sacrifice? 125 ¶ 2.
83. Describe the two classes of antitypical Levites. 126.
84. What test will confirm the Great Company as worthy of the Levites' portion under the Kingdom? 127.
85. Name Levi's three sons. What were their positions with respect to the Tabernacle? 128 ¶ 1.
86. What four classes did these type? 128 ¶ 2.
87. State the respective order and rank of these antitypical Levites in the Kingdom. 129 ¶ 1; 156.
88. Explain why the refusal of any to go on to consecration could not justly merit punishment. 129 ¶ 2.
89. What is signified antitypically by the Levites having no inheritance in the land? 130. Z. '10, 245.
90. How did the types illustrate the fact that only the fully consecrated, spirit-begotten believers are counted members of the Great High Priest? 131 ¶ 1.
91. What did the High Priest's anointing type? 131 ¶ 2.
92. What did the holy anointing oil type? 132 ¶ 1.
93. Why are the marks of sanctification in the New Creation not admired or approved by the world? 132 ¶ 2.
94. While sanctification has its two parts, God's and man's, what additional element is essential? 133 ¶ 1.
95. Explain the operation of the Word, or "wisdom of God" through Christ, toward us as New Creatures, and our attitude toward it. 133 ¶ 2.
96. What is the blessed result of full consecration experienced by these New Creatures who appropriate the exceeding great and precious promises of God? 134 ¶ 1.
97. Explain how the experiences of the fully consecrated vary according to temperament. 134 ¶ 2.
98. If consecration does not signify human perfection, how can God accept our sacrifices? 136 ¶ 1. How does Christ impute to us his merit? 109.
99. What is our first and continual duty with respect to our imperfections in the flesh? 136 ¶ 2.
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100. What effect will true sanctification have upon our lives? 137 ¶ 1.
101. What should be the mainspring of all our energies? 137 ¶ 1, last part.
102. Our Lord prayed, "Sanctify them through thy truth." What kind of truth can produce the sanctification acceptable unto God? 137, 138.
103. What most excellent admonition along this line is given us by the Apostle Paul? 139.
104. flow much emotion should be expected in sanctification? Is there Scriptural reason for expecting unusual outward manifestations or emotions as a proof of our acceptance with the Lord? 140.
105. Contrast the experiences of those consecrated persons who have been born of Christian parents with those of others not so favored? 141 ¶1-142 ¶ 1.
106. Why does the Lord leave so many things partially obscure to our human judgment? 142 ¶ 2.
107. Explain the opening of the eyes of our understanding. How is this typed in the Tabernacle? 143 ¶ 1.
108. Since our feelings depend so largely upon our temperaments, how may we experience the perpetual blessing of the joys of faith? 143 ¶ 2.
109. What causes earth-born clouds, which sometimes come between us and the Lord? 144.
110. To what kind of diseases does Ps. 103:2-5 refer? How are they healed? 144 3-145 ¶ 1.
111. What mistake do many New Creatures make as to soul-sickness or disease? 145 ¶ 2.
112. \\T hat course should properly be pursued in these cases? 146 ¶ 1-147 ¶ 1.
113. What three difficulties may some New Creatures have in coming to the throne of grace? 147 ¶ 2.
114. What are the proper remedies? 148 ¶ 1.
115. Mention another class of consecrated but spiritually diseased, and the prescribed remedy. 148 ¶ 2-149.
116. What should be the attitude of other New Creatures toward those who walk disorderly? 150 ¶ 1.
117. How should the Lord's consecrated who are in a lean and starved condition be dealt with? 150 ¶ 2.
118. Is consecration implied in acceptable justification? 151 ¶ 1.
119. Can one under present conditions go far along
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the path of justification without reaching the gateway of self-denial-full consecration unto death? 152.
120. What is the character of some of the by-paths outside this gateway of full consecration? 153 ¶ 1.
121. How only can the joy and peace which come when one accepts Christ be kept? 153 ¶ 2.
122. Are those who refuse to consecrate immediately cut off from divine favor? 153 ¶ 3.
123. To whom only do the exceeding great and precious promises of God belong? 154 ¶ 1.
124.May those who fail to consecrate properly continue to enjoy the privileges of prayer? 154 ¶ 2.
125.What course should be pursued by any of these who desire further favor from the Lord? 155 ¶ 1, 2.
126.What should be done by any who are "feeling after God," yet not fully ready for a complete surrender to the will of God? 155 ¶ 3.
127.What difference should the high calling having ended make as to consecration? 156.
128.Mention one erroneous view of sanctification held by the "Holiness People." 157.
129. Explain the error of holding that the entire object of sanctification is the avoidance of sin. 158 ¶ 1.
130.What is the thought contained in the word redemption? 158 ¶ 2.
131. How was this redemption obtained and how does it apply to the New Creation? 159 ¶ 1.
132. Explain the use of the word Apolutrosis in Luke 21:28 and Eph. 4:30. 159 ¶ 2, first part.
133. Explain Eph. 1:7 and harmonize these two uses of the word redemption. 159 ¶ 2, last part.
134. Explain Romans 3:24 and 8:20-23. 160 ¶ 1.
135. How does believing on the Lord Jesus Christ give us "everlasting life"? 160 ¶ 2-161 ¶ 1.
136. In what manner are our Lord's sufferings, death and resurrection identified with our redemption (deliverance), present and future? 161 ¶ 2, 3.
STUDY IV.
THE NEW CREATION PREDESTINATED.
1. Explain the doctrine of election as generally and erroneously set forth. 163.
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2. Briefly state the Biblical view. 164 ¶ 1.
3. Have the non-elect suffered any injury by God's election of the New Creation? Give illustration. 164 ¶ 2.
4. Distinguish the very elect from the elect. 165 ¶ 1.
5. To what does 1 John 5:16 apply? 165 ¶ 2.
6. How do Peter and Jude describe this class? 166 ¶ 1.
7. Discuss Heb. 6:4-9 in this connection. 166 ¶ 2.
8. While there is wilfulness on the part of both these classes, how do those referred to in Heb. 10:26, 27, 31, differ from these just mentioned? 167-168.
9. What class is referred to as the Great Company? Why do they fail to be of the very elect? 168 ¶ 2.
10. Explain the parable of the Vine. 169 ¶ 1.
11. Is it sufficient that we attain a place among the Vine's true branches? What more is necessary? 169 ¶ 2.
12. What other elections in the past are mentioned in the Bible? Name the chief difference between these and the election of the New Creation. 170.
13. Did any of these elections in any sense apply to the everlasting future of any individuals? 171 ¶ 1.
14. Explain the types of Jacob and Esau with respect to election. 171 ¶ 2.
15. What is the proper thought in the statement, "Jacob have I loved, Esau have I hated"? 172 ¶ 1.
16. Cite a notable instance of God's exercise of authority in the affairs of mankind in general. 173 ¶ 1.
17. Give scientific and Bible illustrations of different ways of executing a death penalty. 173 ¶ 2-174 ¶ 1.
18. In his election or selection of individuals and nations in past ages, did God coerce their wills? 174 ¶ 2.
19. Explain God's statement regarding Pharaoh, "For this very purpose have I raised thee up." 175 ¶ 1.
20. How did God harden Pharaoh's heart? 175 ¶ 2.
21. Quote several Scriptures which declare God's election of the nation of Israel. 176 ¶ 1.
22. Outline how the election passed from natural to spiritual Israel, as described in Rom. 9-11. 177.
23. Name the features of the original election which still remain with natural Israel. 178 ¶ 1.
24. Explain the significance of God's grace or favor in its relation to the elect New Creation. 178 ¶ 2.
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25. Does 1 Pet. 1:2, or any other text, teach God's foreknowledge of the individuals of the elect? 179 ¶ 1.
26. Illustrate by "The King's Own." 179 ¶ 2.
27. To what were these foreknown ones (Rom. 8:29) predestinated? To escape eternal torment? 180.
28. What is God's purpose in calling the New Creation, and what qualifications does he require? 181.
29. Why is Rom. 8:28-30 so generally misunderstood? Give the proper interpretation. 182 ¶ 1, 2.
30. Paraphrase Paul's argument in Rom. 8:31, 32. 183.
31. What is the argument in Rom. 8:33, 34? 184 ¶ 1.
32. Can anything, or any other creature, separate us from the love of God and Jesus? 184 ¶ 2.
33. Who alone can separate us from that love?
34. In the "making of our calling and election sure" what three important steps belong to God? 185 ¶ 1.
35. Which must be taken by the elect? 185 ¶ 2.
36. How may we analyze the essential heart-likeness to God's dear Son? 186 ¶ 1.
37. Show how the fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23) are but different manifestations of love. 186 ¶ 2.
38. What was our attitude in starting upon the race-course for the Prize of the High Calling? 186 ¶ 3-187 ¶ 1.
39. How does our experience in the race differ from our Lord's? 187 ¶ 1, last part.
40. If we divide the race-course into four quarters, what would be our attitude in the first quarter? 187 ¶ 2.
41. In the second quarter? 187 ¶ 3.
42. Describe the third quarter. 188 ¶ 1.
43. The fourth or final quarter mark. 189 ¶ 1.
44. What is the climax of perfect love, and when should we expect to reach it? 190 ¶ 1, first part.
45. When will our experiences begin to correspond with our Lord's? 190 ¶ 1, last part.
46. What will be the nature of the temptations or testings after we have reached the Mark? 190 ¶ 2.
47. Name some of the evidences that we are the children of God. 191 ¶ 2.
48. How should we recognize each other as members of the New Creation? 191 ¶ 3.
49. What warnings and encouragements are found in Matt. 24:24? 191 ¶ 4-192 ¶ 1.
50. Cite a good illustration of the necessity for effort and overcoming in our character-building. 192 ¶ 2.
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STUDY V.
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE NEW CREATION.
1. When will the New Creation's organization be complete? How is it illustrated in the Bible? 195.
2. In view of this, what about a temporary organization of the New Creation? 196 ¶ 1, first part.
3. What is the character of God's arrangement for this preparatory work? Why is the granting of liberty the best plan? 196 ¶ 1, last part; ¶, first part.
4. Why has the simplicity of the Church's organization by Jesus and the apostles been regarded by many as unsatisfactory and inadequate? 197, top.
5. Taking Natural Israel as a type, should we expect to find a nominal as well as a real New Creation? 197 ¶ 1, first sentence.
6. What judgment is permitted the New Creation as to the "wheat" and "tares"? Has any "branch" in "the true Vine" the right to criticise, rebuke or otherwise prune any other "branch"? 197 ¶ 1-198.
7. How differently are such matters dealt with in human organizations? 198
8. Explain what is signified by the "Mystery of God." 199 ¶ 1, first part.
9. Describe its counterfeit, the "Mystery of Iniquity." 199 ¶ 1, last part-200 ¶ 1.
10. What course toward these tares has Jesus pursued and instructed his people to follow? 200 ¶ 2.
11. When did the Mystery of Iniquity begin to work? How was it hindered in the early Church? 201 ¶ 1.
12. What spirit led gradually to the organization of the great Antichrist? 201 ¶ 2.
13. How has Satan thwarted every fresh effort to reach the Truth since the Reformation period? 202 ¶ 1.
14. Cite certain facts proving conclusively that the Scriptures have been preserved in comparative purity, and that the systems claiming to have been organized by Jesus and his apostles are totally different from the Church which they did organize. 202 ¶ 2-204 ¶ 2.
15. Why has God permitted the world of mankind in general to exercise their mental and moral qualities according to their own inclinations? 204 ¶ 3.
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16. how has God dealt with Christendom? How and when will he bring order out of confusion? 205 ¶ 1.
17. What special feature of God's Plan characterizes the ends of the ages? (1 Cor. 10:11.) 205 ¶ 2.
18. As originally instituted, who was the Head of the true Church? 206 ¶ 1, first part.
19. Define the True Vine; the Vine of the Earth. What are their respective fruits? 207, top.
20. Did the Lord and the apostles recognize any division in the Church, or were the various names applied to the Church as a whole, and even to the smallest gatherings, intended as proper names? 207 ¶ 1.
21. What spirit led to the use of various unscriptural names during the Dark Ages? 207 ¶ 2.
22. How many apostles were chosen, and what were their names? 208 ¶ 1, 2.
23. Who was chosen by the Lord to succeed Judas? What are the Scriptural proofs? 208 ¶ 3.
24. What Bible evidence have we against "Apostolic Succession"? 209 ¶ 1.
25. Why has the Church no reasonable need for more apostles? 209 ¶ 2.
26. How were the twelve selected? 210 ¶ 1.
27. What were doubtless some of their characteristics? Why chosen so early in Jesus' ministry? 210 ¶ 2.
28. Does the Bible suggest that the apostles were to be lords over the Church, or specially different in any respect from other Body members? 211 ¶ 1.
29. Describe their commission's character. 212 ¶ 1.
30. What was the difference between the position of the apostles prior to Pentecost, and their special powers of the holy Spirit subsequent to that time? 212 ¶ 2.
31. Did these "gifts" take the place of the "fruits" of the Spirit? 213, top.
32. What was the purpose of the Lord's selection and instruction of the apostles? 213 ¶.
33. Were they strong characters, naturally? What special privileges more than made up for their lack of worldly wisdom and education? 213 ¶ 2-214 ¶ 2.
34. Why did the Lord specially reveal himself to the apostles after his resurrection? 214 ¶ 3.
35. Why was it necessary for Paul to see the risen Lord, "as one born out of due time"? 215 ¶ 1, first half.
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36. Why may we suppose St. Paul was granted such peculiar experiences, visions, etc.? 215.
37. Quote St. Paul as to his apostleship. 216, top.
38. Was it the Lord's intention that the apostles confine their efforts to the Jewish nation? 216 ¶ 1.
39. Were the characters of the apostles such as to inspire confidence in their testimonies? 217 ¶ 1, first part.
40. In addition, what further Bible evidence should increase our confidence in their writings? 217 ¶ 1.
41. State the three-fold character of the apostolic inspiration as promised in John 14:26; 16:13? 217 ¶ 2.
42. What internal evidence in their writings would contradict the thought of verbal inspiration? How harmonize their different statements? 218.
43. How has the Lord's promise to guide the Church "into all truth" been fulfilled? 219 ¶ 1.
44. Distinguish between the apostolic guidance and the experience of the prophets of old. 219 ¶ 2.
45. Explain the apostolic commission as to binding and loosing. (Matt. 18:18.) 200 ¶ 1.
46. How shall we interpret Matt. 16:15-18, "Upon this Rock will I build my Church"? 220 ¶ 2.
47. Explain how Peter used "the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven." 221.
48. Prove that the apostles were to be not only teachers, but also prophets or seers. 222-223 ¶ 3.
49. While assured of the apostles' inspiration and their guidance by the holy Spirit, how can we explain Peter's denial of our Lord? 223 ¶ 4, 5.
50. Did the apostolic office bring with it perfection of every thought and action? 224, top; ¶ 1.
51. Did Peter's "dissembling" on one occasion affect his usefulness as an apostle? 224 ¶ 2.
52. How answer the objection that the apostles expected Jesus' Second Advent during their life-time, and were therefore untrustworthy as teachers? 225.
53. The objection that St. Paul's teaching and practice as to circumcision did not agree? 226.
54. Explain his course in Acts 21:20-26. 227-229.
55. Were the apostles ordained to be lords or rulers, or in any manner the vicars or substitutes of Christ in their relation to the other Body members? 229 ¶ 3, 4.
56. Were they ever regarded as lords by the early Church, or did they assume such dignity? 230 ¶1.
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57. Were the actions and experiences of the apostles such as would be expected of lords? 230 ¶ 2.
58. Did the Apostles counsel or encourage any other members of the Church to such aspirations? 231.
59. State the respective attitudes of the apostles and other Church members toward each other? 232 ¶ 1.
60. Why were the disciples at Berea especially commended by the Apostle Paul? 232 ¶ 2.
61. Was this method of proving the Gospel also approved by our Lord? 233 ¶ 1, first part.
62. What is the proof of divine inspiration in the teaching of the Lord and the apostles, the Law and the prophets? 233 ¶ 1, last part, and ¶ 2.
63. What is the general thought of Christendom as to the organization of the Church? What is the character of God's arrangement in contrast? 234 ¶ 1.
64. In showing God's arrangement, should we consider ecclesiastical history? 234 ¶ 2, first sentence.
65. In examining the Bible account, how shall we regard the Old Testament with its types? 234 ¶ 2-235.
66. In studying the New Testament on the organization and rules of the Church in her trial state, what must we keep in mind? 235 ¶ 1.
67. What Scriptural illustration (1 Cor. 12) beautifully illustrates this entire subject? 236 ¶ 1.
68. What conclusion do we draw from this illustration as to the necessity for stringent rules in the Lord's organization of the Church? 236 ¶ 2.
69. Who is the superintendent of affairs in the Church? 237 ¶ 1, 2.
70. Should those who fill the more responsible positions in the Body be able to produce evidence of their divine appointment? 237 ¶ 3.
71. Is the same variety of members in the Church now as were needed in the early Church? 238 ¶ 1, first part.
72. When and how did the "gifts" of the Spirit cease? 238 ¶ 1, last part.
73. What did Paul mean in 1 Cor. 12:31? 238 ¶ 2.
74. Cite another Scripture on the oneness of the Church as one Body of many members, and the object of special service on the part of some members. 239 ¶ 1.
75. Is this illustration of the Apostle that of a fully developed human body? 239 ¶ 2.
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76. While unity of faith is desirable, upon what is the Scriptural idea of unity based? 240 ¶ 1, first half.
77. What are the two essentials upon which unity must be demanded? 240 ¶ 1, last half.
78. Should we expect and look for a continuance of the Lord's gifts to the Church in respect to prophets, pastors, teachers? 241 ¶ 1.
79. Why should force not be used in an attempt to unify the members of the Church? 241 ¶ 2.
80. What lessons may the antitypical Royal Priesthood learn from the typical priesthood? 242 ¶ 1, 2.
81. Should mental or physical deformities unfitting any member for public service, hinder his spiritual development or recognition as having full rights at the Lord's table and the throne of grace? 243 ¶ 1, first half.
82. Who are to be regarded as "Elders" in the Church? 243 1, last half, and ¶ 2.
83. Define the word Bishop. What is the relation between the terms bishop and elder? 244 ¶ 1.
84. How is the term "general overseer" applicable to an elder in the Church? What qualifications should be expected in such an one? 244 ¶ 2.
85. What spirit gradually led to Papacy, later to sectarian divisions into clergy and laity? 245 ¶ 1.
86. While all elders are caretakers, how may they variously serve according to individual qualifications? 245 ¶ 2.
87. Define the word prophet strictly? 246 ¶ 1.
88. What is the most essential qualification to eldership? 246 ¶ 2.
89. What is the duty of every member of the Church with respect to the selection of leaders? 247 ¶ 1.
90. Is it absolutely necessary for every Ecclesia to have a public servant? 248 ¶ 1.
91. How should the self-seeking and novices be regarded in selecting elders? 248 ¶ 2.
92. What explicit advice is given by the Apostles Paul and Peter concerning the character, etc., of those who should be recognized as elders? 249 ¶ 1, 2.
93. Is there any limitation as to the number of elders in an Ecclesia? 249 ¶ 2.
94. Must an elder be apt to teach? Does this necessarily imply public-speaking ability? 249 ¶ 3, first part.
95. Should we expect the Lord to raise up public
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speakers in every Ecclesia? If none are supplied, what should be our conclusion and course of action? 250.
96. How may elders, not so apt to teach, exercise other talents? 250 ¶ 1.
97. What does the word pastor signify? How does it apply to an elder? 251 ¶ 1.
98. What is the Scriptural injunction respecting "elders that rule well"? (1 Tim. 5:17, 18.) 251 ¶ 2.
99. What about the word deacon? 252 ¶ 1.
100. Should we, then, understand that no distinction as to service obtained in the early Church? 252 ¶ 2.
101. How is the word deacon specifically applied in the New Testament? 253 ¶ 1.
102. Mention a notable example of the fact that deacons while serving chiefly in temporal affairs, were not hindered from exercising their talents in other ways. 254 ¶ 1.
103. What was the most marked characteristic of the early Church arrangement? 254 ¶ 2.
104. What is the special Scriptural significance of "aptness to teach"? 255.
105. Differentiate teaching from preaching. 256 ¶ 1.
106. What is the work of an evangelist? How have present-day conditions changed the method of evangelization? 256 ¶ 2-257.
107. What text implies that in a general sense the entire Church should be able to teach, and that teaching is not limited to a clerical class? 257 ¶ 2.
108. Does Jas. 3:1 mean that none of the Church should become teachers? Explain it. 258 ¶ 1.
109. Explain Matt. 5:19 in this connection. 258 ¶ 2.
110. In view of other Scriptures and experience is the A. V. of 1 John 2:27, 20 correct? 259 ¶ 1.
111. What thoughts are suggested by the context, beginning with verse 18? 259 ¶ 2.
112. What is evidently the Apostle's thought with respect to verse 27? 260 ¶ 1, 2.
113. What is specially signified by the word unction in v. 20? How was this typified? 261 ¶ 1.
114. Of what is this unction an evidence to ourselves and to others? 261 ¶ 2.
115. What is therefore the conclusion with respect to the necessity for teachers? 263 ¶ 1, 2.
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116. Do the Scriptures teach a machine-like faith and acceptance of every doctrine? 263 ¶ 1.
116. On the other hand, do they encourage a combative, fault-finding, debating spirit? 263 ¶ 2.
117. What does the word "communicate" signify in Gal. 6:6? 264 ¶ 1.
118. Is there any sex-discrimination as to eligibility for membership in the New Creation? Support your reply with Scripture quotations. 264 ¶ 3, first half.
119. In view of explicit limitations placed upon woman's service in the Church, how shall we harmonize this with the preceding statement? 265, top.
120. Does the Bible indicate a lack of love on Jesus' part, or of education or ability on their part, that women were thus restricted in the Church? 265 ¶ 1.
121. How does woman appear to have been used by the Adversary in misleading mankind? 265 ¶ 2.
122. What natural endowment of woman may reasonably seem to unfit her for public service? 266 ¶ 1, 2.
123. How does approbativeness become a snare to woman when exercised toward the public? 267 ¶ 1.
124. How is ambition to appear wiser than others a danger that besets man as well as woman? What are the Apostle's warnings? 267 ¶ 1; Z. '08, 24.
125. Does the foregoing signify that the sisters may never explain the Gospel to others? 267 ¶ 2.
126. What is Paul's advice on woman's attitude in Church gatherings for worship and praise? 268 ¶ 1.
127. To what kind of Church gatherings did the Apostle's restrictions evidently relate? 268 ¶ 2, 3.
128. Did he favor the woman's rights idea? 269 ¶ 1.
129. What does Eph. 4:11, 12 show on this subject, noting the gender indicated in the Greek? 269 ¶ 2.
130. Would it be considered teaching for a sister to quote the Lord or the apostles upon any subject under discussion or to read or refer to recognized publications explanatory of the Scriptures? 270 ¶ 1.
131. Explain the beautiful and fitting symbolism of the order, "Let her be covered." 270 ¶ 2.
132. What in the dress of the High Priest and the under-priests typified this sex-distinction? 271 ¶ 1.
133. Explain Paul's teaching on sisters' wearing a head covering. (1 Cor. 11:3-7, 10-15.) 271 ¶ 2.
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135. Was this a divine command? and are there good reasons for perpetuating this custom? 271 ¶ 3.
136. Briefly summarizing, what are the liberties and the limitations of sisters in the Ecclesia? 272.
STUDY VI.
ORDER AND DISCIPLINE IN THE NEW CREATION.
1. Although the entire Church throughout the world is one, how should each separate Ecclesia be considered, and conduct itself? 273 ¶ 1.
2. How is each congregation to recognize all other Ecclesias, and expect the Lord to provide for the needs of the Church as a whole? 273 ¶ 2.
3. While thus looking for special instruments to be used of the Lord, what should be the attitude of the Church toward all such and their teachings? 274 ¶ 1.
4. What Scriptural authority is there for expecting one general channel of instruction at the Lord's Second Presence? How does this affect the individual Ecclesias with respect to order, discipline, etc? 274 ¶ 2.
5. In the selection of elders for an Ecclesia, what should be the qualifications of those who attempt to express the mind of the Lord by voting? 275 ¶ 1.
6. Explain the word ordain in Acts 14:23. 276 ¶ 1.
7. Is the same Greek word used by Jesus and the apostles with respect to the ordination of the apostles and indeed of every member of the New Creation? 276 ¶ 2.
8. What was the custom of the early Church? Cite two instances of this method. 276 ¶ 3.
9. Is there no other word mentioned in the New Testament as signifying to give authority or permission to preach, as the word ordain is now generally used and understood? 277 ¶ 2-278 ¶ 3.
10. What spirit is responsible for the division into "clergy" and "laity"? 278 ¶ 4, first part.
11. Does the Lord recognize the elders alone as the Body of Christ? Has an elder any right by self-appointment, or to ignore the Church's judgment in any matter? 279, top.
12. Should any brother assume public duties without an election? What is the special advantage to the whole Ecclesia in following the Scriptural method? 279 ¶ 1.
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13. Why are not these matters, so clearly Scriptural, more generally understood and set forth? 279 ¶ 2.
14. In view of there being no Scriptural limit to the period for which an elder should be elected, what course may be appropriately followed? 280 ¶ 1.
15. What should determine the number of elders in any Ecclesia? 280 2.
16. If none have the Bible qualifications, what course should be pursued in choosing an elder? 281 ¶ 1.
17. Who may vote for elders, or make nominations? How should the latter preferably be done? 281 ¶ 2.
18. What disadvantage in voting by ballot? 281 ¶ 3.
19. So far as practicable, what proportion of votes should decide an election? 282 ¶ 1, 2.
20. Read Paul's address to the elders of Ephesus (Acts 20:17-33). Show how his words set forth the general scope of the ministry to which each must adapt himself and his talents as a steward. 283.
21. Quote and explain several texts which mention the laying on of hands in the Ecclesia. 283-285.
22. Do any of these texts signify permission or authorization to preach?
23. Was a paid ministry the early Church custom? 285 ¶ 4.
24. Had Jesus' teachings been supplemented by appeals for money, what would have resulted? 286 ¶ 1.
25. What spirit should prompt Gospel ministers? 286 ¶ 2.
26. How reply to the argument that extremes of "large salaries or no salaries" should be avoided? 287 ¶ 1.
27. What was the example set by the Apostle Paul with respect to salaries? 287 ¶ 2-288, top.
28. What was the attitude of the Lord and the apostles on this subject? 288 ¶J 1.
29. Is there any intimation that elders serving the home Church got salaries or expense money? 288 ¶ 2.
30. Does the Bible forbid the acceptance of such money, if voluntarily offered by the Ecclesia? 288 ¶ 3.
31. Explain how Matt. 18:15-18 teaches that the administration of discipline is not confined to elders, but a function of the entire Church. 289 ¶ 1.
32. If any difference cannot be settled by the two preliminary steps given in Matt. 18:15-18, what course should the elders take? 289 ¶ 2, first half.
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33. What is the object of these proceedings on the part of the Ecclesia, to punish the offender? 290, top.
34. If the transgressors refuse to obey the Ecclesia's decision, what steps should be taken? 290 ¶ 1.
35. Are the offender's faults to be made public property during or after these proceedings? 290 ¶ 2.
36. Would this procedure give rise to frequent Church trials? 291 ¶ 1.
37. What is undoubtedly the cause of most Church and family troubles? What instructions have the New Creation on this important matter? 291 ¶ 2.
38. If the trouble does not cease after a personal appeal, and further proceedings are necessary, what course should be followed by all concerned? 292 1.
39. What is the object of withdrawing fellowship from those who "walk disorderly"? 292 IT 2.
40. What two principles are recognized by the Apostle in 1 Tim. 5:19, R. V.? 293 ¶ 1, 2.
41. What should faithful elders as well as others expect, if they follow closely in the Master's steps?
42. Should hearsay evidence he considered at all? What kind of evidence should be required? and what course of action followed? 293 ¶ 3-294 2.
43. What is the popular impression respecting a call to preach? 294 ¶ 3.
44. How are all the members of the New Creation called to preach? Give Bible proof. 295 ¶ 1.
45. With respect to teachers, what should the Church expect of the Lord? How should self-seeking and ambitious brethren be regarded? 295 ¶ 2-296 ¶ 2.
46. Distinguish between a proper and an improper ambition among New Creatures. 296 ¶ 3-297.
47. Is 1 Thes. 5:14, 15 applicable only to the elders, or to the entire Church? 298 ¶ 1.
48. How should we chiefly consider our own defects, rather than each other's? 298 ¶ 2.
49. What method of reasoning should be used with the unruly? 298 ¶ 3.
50. While sympathetically regarding disorderliness as perhaps inherited, should it be permitted to injure the Church or hinder the service of the Truth? 299 ¶ 1.
51. Why is admonishing the special duty of the elders? 300 ¶ 1.
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52. What is the application of 1 Thes. 5:12, 13, in this connection? 300 ¶ 2, 3.
53. What condition would necessitate a public rebuke? How and by whom should it be administered? 301.
54. To what extent may the Church exclude the disorderly from the assembly? 302 ¶ 1, first half.
55. What is the sin unto death? How does it manifest itself? What are Paul's injunctions to us as to those who commit it? 302 ¶ 1, last half.
56. How apply our Lord's words, "Let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican," to those who "walk disorderly"? 303.
57. How shall the elders and the Church in general follow this exhortation? 304.
58. How does Jesus regard the feeble-minded or fainthearted? What lesson does this teach us? 305 ¶ 1.
59. How should the weak ones of the flock of God be recognized and cared for? 305 ¶ 2.
60. How should patience be exercised toward the groaning creation, as well as toward our fellow members of the New Creation? 306 ¶ 1.
61. Should we not have still more patience with our brethren? Also in dealing with ourselves? 307 ¶ 1.
62. Is "See that none render evil for evil," of general or special application in the Church? 307 ¶ 2.
63. How should we put into practice the Apostle's exhortation in Heb. 10:24? 308.
64. Why should we assemble together? 309 ¶ 2.
65. Illustrate from nature. 309 ¶ 3.
66. Why are some of God's people unappreciative of this precious privilege of assembling together? 310.
67. What is the special significance of assembling ourselves together? 311 ¶ 1, 2.
68. Does this imply that outsiders are to be forbidden entrance to the meetings of the Church, if they manifest interest and a desire to come in? 311 ¶ 3.
69. In the matter of meetings, are there any cast-iron rules or regulations laid down in Scripture? 312 ¶ 1.
70. What was the character of the meetings in the early Church? 312 ¶ 2.
71. What is the principal lesson taught in 1 Cor. 14 regarding their nature? 313 ¶ 2.
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72. Was there then no preaching? 313 ¶ 2.
73. What four kinds of meetings do the spiritual interests of the Church seem to require? 314.
74. Why is doctrinal instruction especially important to a proper faith and character development? 315 ¶ 1.
75. How shall we distinguish between the doctrines of Christ and the doctrines of men? 315 ¶ 2.
76. Why is there necessity for meetings where all may express themselves and ask questions? 316, 317.
77. Should there be special meetings for the hearing of different views from those generally accepted by the Ecclesia? Why? 317 ¶ 1-318 ¶ 1.
78. Why are devotional and testimony meetings especially needful to full development? 319 ¶ 1, 2.
79. What is there particularly helpful in mid-week testimony meetings? 320 ¶ 1.
80. Illustrate in detail such a meeting. 321 ¶ 1.
81. Why is order a necessity in these meetings, as well as in all others? 321 ¶ 2.
82. Under what circumstances would preaching services seem advantageous? 322 ¶ 1.
83. Describe what is doubtless the most helpful meeting, next to a devotional one. 323 ¶ 1-325 ¶ 1.
84. Explain the nature and object of meetings known as "Berean Circles for Bible Study." 325 ¶ 2.
85. While it is desirable that each should reach a decision "in his own mind," is it reasonable to expect or demand that all should see exactly alike? 326 ¶ 1.
86. How harmonize this view with Paul's exhortation to mind the same things? 326 ¶ 1-327 ¶ 1.
87. To preserve order in study meetings, to whom only should questions, etc., be addressed? 327 ¶ 2.
88. While unity of knowledge is desirable, what is still more important? 327 ¶ 3.
89. Give general advice on funeral arrangements. 328.
90. Who are best qualified to conduct a funeral service? If none such be found, may any brother, or even a sister, with propriety set forth the truth about death, and our hopes for the future? 329 ¶ 1.
91. What as to the order of such a service? 329 ¶ 2-4.
92. Briefly state the general character and scope of a funeral discourse. 330-337.
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93. What course should be followed with respect to the prayer immediately after the discourse, in the closing of the service, and at the grave? 338 ¶ 1-3.
94. What changes should be made to suit the varying circumstances of the deceased? 338 ¶ 4, 5.
95. Why should public collections and the money question be avoided in Church assemblies? 339.
96. Should this avoidance in the assembly be interpreted to discourage a spirit of generosity or cheerful giving? 340-341 ¶ 1, lines 1-6.
97. Are our time, talents and influence more appreciated by the Lord than our money? What should be our course of action accordingly? 341 ¶ 1, 2.
98. What thoughts respecting God, the great Giver, are suggested by the Scripture, "It is more blessed to give than to receive"? 341 ¶ 3-342 ¶ 1.
99. In proportion as we have fellowship with the Lord and partake of his holy Spirit, what are our experiences as New Creatures? 342 ¶ 2.
100. How does this spirit of love, this desire to give, influence our every thought and action? 343 ¶ 1.
101. What lesson may we learn from the poor widow and her "two mites"? 344 ¶ 1.
102. Why is our consecration measured by our benevolences and self-sacrifices? 344 ¶ 2.
103. How determine God's will as to carrying out our consecration of time, money, our all? 345 ¶ 1.
104. Why did God give the tithing system to the Jews and leave us without any such law? 345 ¶ 2.
105. As all the gold and silver are the Lord's why does he permit his work to be in such condition as to need financial help from his consecrated people? 346.
106. What do we conclude as to money? Should it be solicited or accepted from outsiders? 347.