STUDY I.
EARTH'S NIGHT OF SIN TO TERMINATE IN A
MORNING OF JOY.
1. What thought does "the Divine Plan of the Ages" suggest to our minds? And why is the period in which sin is permitted called a "dark night," and when will "the morning" be ushered in? P. 9.
2. What seems to be the almost instinctive longing of the whole creation? And how do these indefinite hopes and longings approximate the Creator's gracious provision for mankind? P. 10, ¶ 1.
3. Why is it now possible to understand the Divine Plan as it was not possible in past Ages? P. 10, ¶ 2.
4. What is the foundation of all true religion? P. 10, ¶ 3.
5. Should we expect the Divinely provided foundation for our faith to be harmonious with reason and justice? And what should be our object as truth-seekers? P. 11, ¶ 1.
6. As inquirers what two methods are open to us? Eph. 4:11-16. P. 11, ¶ 2.
7. What is a common failing of the present and of all times with respect to accepting certain doctrines, and what should be the test of all religious teaching and teachers? P. 12, ¶ 1.
8. What is the method of Bible study pursued in our text-book? And why is careful and orderly study of this work essential to a thorough understanding of "Present Truth"? P. 12, ¶ 3.
9. What is the object of the prophecies contained in the Scriptures? P. 13, ¶ 1.
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10. Judging from conditions in the world to-day, what must be the conclusion reached by any thoughtful observer in ignorance of the Divine Plan? P. 14, ¶ 1.
11. What is the religious condition of the world as shown in the Missionary Diagram? P, 14, ¶ 2, to P. 17, ¶ 1.
12. What do the various creeds of "Orthodoxy" teach with respect to these billions of heathen? P. 17, ¶ 2, 3.
13. How has the Word of God through the Prophet Isaiah, foretold this very condition of affairs and its remedy? P. 18, ¶ 1.
14. Have the continued darkness and misery of the world been a mystery to worldly men as well as to the Church? P. 18, ¶ 2 to P. 20, ¶ 1.
15. While "darkness covers the earth, and gross darkness the people," what class among men is privileged to walk in the light of Truth? P. 21, ¶ 2.
16. Why are many still sitting in darkness when they might walk in the light? P. 21, ¶ 1.
17. How will the Spirit of God guide the Church into the Truth? P. 21, ¶ 2.
18. What Scriptural assurance have we that even the world shall not always remain in darkness? P. 21, ¶ 3.
19. What was the nature of the Divine promises in past Ages, and how has the "path of the just" been progressive with respect to knowledge? P. 21, ¶ 4.
20. What was the special light brought by our Lord Jesus at His first advent? P. 22, ¶ 1.
21. After the Apostles fell asleep what was the experiences of the majority of the Church? and what made the development of Papacy possible? P. 22, ¶ 2.
22. What was the nature of the Reformation movement, and why have Protestants made so little progress since the days of the Reformers? P. 23, ¶ 1.
23. What do we understand by the term "dispensational truths"? And what has given rise to the proverb, "The Bible is a fiddle upon which any tune can be played"? P. 24 ¶ 1, 2; P. 25 ¶ 1.
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24. What is the great importance of walking in the light? And how do the Scriptures contrast walking with sitting or standing? P. 25, ¶ 2.
25. If we believe that perfection of knowledge is not a thing of the past but of the future, why do we go back to the words of the Apostles and Prophets for all our knowledge of the present and future? P. 25, ¶ 3.
26. Although the Lord promised that the Church should be guided into all Truth in what manner evidently was the Truth to be unfolded? P. 26, ¶ 1
27. What was the special value of the Apostle Paul's visions and revelations, since he was not permitted to make them known either to the other Apostles or the Church in general? P. 27, ¶ 1.
28. How does the book of Revelation corroborate the forgoing statements? P. 27, ¶ 2
29. What was the promise of Rev. 1:3, and how has it been fulfilled? P. 27, ¶ 3.
STUDY II.
THE EXISTENCE OF A SUPREME, INTELLIGENT
CREATOR ESTABLISHED.
1. What evidence, aside from the Bible, examined in the light of reason, proves the existence of an intelligent, personal Creator? P. 29, ¶ 1, 2.
2. What is the theory of some who deny the existence of a personal God? P. 30, ¶ 1.
3. What facts in nature are the strongest evidence against the theory of Evolution? P. 30, ¶ 2, P. 31, ¶ 1.
4. What is the theory of the creation (excepting man) to which no serious objection can be offered? P. 31, ¶ 2, 3.
5. In view of the foregoing, what is our reasonable conclusion as to the existence of an intelligent Creator? P. 32, ¶ 1.
6. Realizing the existence of such a mighty being, how does reason allay any dread of His omnipotent strength? P. 32, ¶ 2.
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7. What should we expect of such an all-wise, all-mighty, and all-loving Creator? P. 33, ¶ 1, 2.
8. Is it not most reasonable to expect such a God to give his creatures, made in His own image, some revelation of Himself and His purposes? P. 33, ¶ 3.
9. Had Divine Wisdom deemed it inexpedient to give mankind any knowledge of his future destiny, what course would Justice, Love and Power have dictated as respects God's dealings with men? P. 34, ¶ 2, first half.
10. What is the reasonable conclusion regarding earthquakes, cyclones, and other minor irregularities in this earth, when we consider the general harmony and order of the rest of creation? P. 34, ¶ 1, last half.
11. What book claims to be this revelation from God to man, and what should we expect of it? P. 35, ¶ 1.
STUDY III.
THE BIBLE AS A DIVINE REVELATION VIEWED IN
THE LIGHT OF REASON.
1. What is the influence of the Bible, as recognized even by its enemies? And what injury has the grand old Book often suffered at the hands of its staunchest friends? P. 37, ¶ 1.
2. What is the claim of the Bible? P. 37, ¶ 2.
3. How old is the Bible, and what do the facts of its remarkable preservation indicate? P. 38, ¶ 1.
4. What is the moral influence of the Bible, and how must it be used by those who would enjoy its richest treasures? P. 38, ¶ 2.
5. Who is the most prominent character constantly referred to throughout the Bible? P. 39, ¶ 1.
6. What does the existence of any book imply? And what motives only could be reasonably attributed to the writers of the New Testament? P. 39, ¶ 2; P. 40, ¶ 1.
7. What was the character of the writers of the Old Testament? And what does the straightforwardness of the Bible indicate? P. 41, ¶ 1.
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motives were apparently pure, what would logically be the next step in our examination of the Bible? P. 41, ¶ 2.
9. Would it require a special revelation to simply narrate the facts contained in the first five books of the New Testament and several of the Old Testament? Upon what does the credibility of such writings depend? P. 41, ¶ 3.
10. Does it in any way invalidate the credibility of certain portions of the Hebrew Scriptures to say that they were simply truthful records of events of the period in which the writers lived? And what was the evident importance of carefully recording certain facts of history considered indelicate at the present time? P. 42, ¶ 1.
11. While there are other portions of the Scriptures similar in character, can it be said that the Bible anywhere countenances impurity? P. 43, ¶ 1.
THE BOOKS OF MOSES AND THE LAWS THEREIN PROMULGATED.
12. What are the "Books of Moses," and what proofs have we that they were or were not written by Moses? P. 43, ¶ 2.
13. How does the Genesis account of Creation compare with that of other nations, and what is the reasonable conclusion respecting Moses as its author? P. 44, ¶ 1.
14. What can be said in general about the Laws of Moses? P. 44, ¶ 2.
15. What is the "Decalogue"? For what purpose were the Ten Commandments given, and how were they epitomized by Jesus? P. 45. ¶ 1.
16. What were the peculiarities of the government established by Moses? Did this arrangement give opportunity for the priesthood to impose upon the people? P. 45, ¶ 2.
17. Who was the chief one in authority under this government? Was Israel's government a democracy or a theocracy? P. 46, ¶ 1.
18. How did Moses' example in conducting the government tend to cultivate in the people the spirit of liberty? P. 47, ¶ 1.
19. Give a concise definition of Israel's government. How long did it last, and under what conditions was it changed to a kingdom? P. 48, ¶ 1.
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20. Explain the custom of the tribal division in Israel. P. 48, ¶ 2.
21. What were the instructions given to the civil rulers under this government? P. 49 ¶ 1, 2.
22. Did the laws of Moses favor the rich to the disadvantage of the poor? What was the provision of the Jubilee Year? P. 49, ¶ 3.
23. What safeguards were provided to prevent tampering with the rights of the people? And what was the duty of the priests towards the poor and unlearned? P. 50, ¶ 1.
24. What provision for the rights of foreigners and enemies was made by the Mosaic Law? P. 50, ¶ 2 to 5.
25. Were even the dumb animals neglected by the Laws of Moses? P. 51, ¶ 1
26. Was the position of the priesthood a specially favored one in Israel? How were the Levites supported? P. 51, ¶ 2, 3; P. 52, ¶ 1.
27. Do any of the foregoing arrangements savor of priestcraft? P. 52, ¶ 2.
28. Was there any special provisions for reverencing the priesthood? How does this peculiarity contrast with the laws respecting other classes of persons? P. 52, ¶ 3.
29. What can be said of the sanitary arrangements of the Mosaic Law? P. 53, ¶ 1.
30. What is the only reasonable conclusion respecting Moses' claim to have received these laws from God Himself? P. 53, ¶ 2.
THE PROPHETS OF THE BIBLE.
31. Were the prophets of the Bible from the priestly class? What was the burden of their messages? And what does the term prophet signify? P. 54. ¶ 1; P. 55, ¶ 1.
32. What were the characteristics of the class of prophets specially commissioned by the Lord? P. 55, ¶ 2, 3.
33. If we find a common bond of union between the Law and the Prophets and the New Testament writers, what must be our conclusion respecting their claims? P. 56, ¶ 1.
34. Explain how this one plan, spirit, aim and purpose pervades the entire Bible. P. 56, ¶ 2.
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35. Is the Bible merely a collection of moral precepts, wise maxims and words of comfort? P. 57, ¶ 1.
36. How is the teaching of Genesis respecting the trial, condemnation and ultimate redemption of the human race elaborated throughout the prophetic writings of the Old Testament? Quote from memory various prophecies regarding the Redeemer. P. 57, ¶ 2.
37. What was the work of the New Testament writers as respects the Plan of Redemption? P. 58, ¶ 1.
38. What was the double teaching of Moses in the Law respecting a sacrifice and a blessing to follow? P. 58, ¶ 2.
39. What was the claim of the New Testament writers respecting their ability to realize the fulfilment of the Old Testament prophecies? P. 59. ¶ 1, 2.
40. What was the glorious theme of all the prophets? P. 59, ¶ 3.
41. What has this hope of the Kingdom affected the faithful people of God? P. 59, ¶ 4
42. What is the special doctrine of the Bible found nowhere else, and in opposition to the theory of all the heathen religions? P. 60, ¶ 1.
43. While composed of many parts a harmonious whole, are there any useless or unnecessary features in the Bible? What would be the result of eliminating or discrediting the miracles, a popular proceeding at the present time? Mention the miracles, of the Old Testament referred to by our Lord and the writers of the New Testament. P. 60, ¶ 2.
44. How do these miracles find their parallels in our everyday experiences and are thus made to appear not unreasonable? P. 62, ¶1.
45. Give a resume' of the steps which lead us to conclude that the Bible is a Divinely inspired revelation, and not the mere device of ordinary men P. 62, ¶2; P. 63, ¶1.
STUDY IV.
EPOCHS AND DISPENSATIONS MARKED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIVINE PLAN.
1. Why do many in their ignorance now misjudge the great Jehovah's character and work? P. 65, ¶ 1.
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2. However mysterious or haphazard God's dealings may appear to men, what is the declaration of his Word respecting the definiteness of His Purposes? P. 65, ¶ 2.
3. Inquiring of our Father's Word, what do we learn regarding the periods of time unto which God's Plan is divided? P. 66, ¶ 1.
4. Briefly, what do these great epochs represent, and how are the designated? P. 66, ¶2, to P. 67, ¶ 2.
5. What were the distinctive features of the first and second periods respectively? And what is to be the character of the third? P. 67, ¶ 3.
6. Why is the present dispensation called an "evil world," and the third one a "world wherein dwelleth righteousness"? P. 67, ¶ 4.
7. What is the special reason why the future dispensation is to be so markedly different from the present one? P. 67, ¶ 5.
8. Why cannot Christ's Kingdom now control the earth? Quote Scriptures on this point. P. 68, ¶ 1, 2.
9. What is the Scriptural usage of the word "world"? Does the "end of the world " signify the destruction of the physical earth? How are the terms, "heavens" and "earth" used in Scripture? When and how did the first heavens and earth come to an end? When and under what conditions will the present heavens and earth pass away? P. 69.
10. What did St. Paul mean when he declared he was caught away to the "third heaven"? and what were doubtless the things which he saw but was not permitted to reveal? P. 70, ¶ 1.
AGES AND DISPENSATIONS.
11. What is the distinction between an Age and Dispensation? Was the first world or dispensation subdivided into Ages? and what did this "world" manifest? P. 70, ¶ 2, 3.
12. Into how many ages is this present dispensation subdivided? P. 71, ¶ 1.
13. What Ages compose "The world to come"? P. 71, ¶ 2.
14. How is the first Age in "the world that now is designated? Why so called? And when did it end? P. 71, ¶ 3, first eight lines.
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15. What was the next age? When did it begin, how long continue and what were its characteristics? P. 71, 8th line to the end of ¶.
16. What Age began at Jesus' death, and what are its characteristics? P. 72, ¶ 1.
17. When and how will the Gospel Age end? P. 73, ¶ 1.
18. What does the word Millennium mean, and how is it scripturally applied? P. 73, ¶ 2.
19. Where is the expression, "Plan of the Ages" found in scripture? (See Eph. 3:11, Diaglott.)
20. What is the chief characteristic of the Divine Plan, and what is the objects of the various "Ages"? P. 73, ¶ 3.
21. Give an illustration showing why Jehovah's works appear to the uninstructed mind like confusion and failure. P. 74, ¶ 1.
22. What must be remembered with respect to these various Ages, if we would "rightly divide the Word of 'truth'"? P. 74, ¶ 2, 3.
23. What is a very common error with respect to God's Kingdom being established and now ruling in the earth? P. 75, ¶ 1.
24. How has the poet Cowper beautifully described "the stately steppings of our God" in Ages past? P. 75, ¶ 2.
STUDY V.
THE MYSTERY HID FROM AGES AND FROM
GENERATIONS, BUT NOW MADE
MANIFEST TO HIS SAINTS.
1. During the long period of suffering under the curse of sin and death, has mankind never received from God any expression of His purpose to restore and bless the condemned race? P. 77, ¶1.
2. What was the first faint ray of hope that shone in Eden? P. 77, ¶ 2.
3. How long until a further ray of light was sent to Abraham? And unto whom was the promise to Abraham subsequently "confirmed"? P. 77, ¶ 3.
4. What was the expectation of the Twelve Tribes of Israel at the time of Jacob's death and their disappointment? P. 78, ¶1.
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5. Who was the great deliverer sent of God to revive the hope of His chosen people? and what further insight into God's Plan was revealed by him? P. 78, ¶ 2, to 79, top.
6. Who was Moses' successor, and what did he accomplish? P. 79, Top.
7. Under what conditions did the nation is Israel seem about to realize the consummation of their hopes? And how was their hope again deferred? P. 79, ¶ 1.
8. What was the expectation of all Israel at the time Jesus was born? Why did they not receive Him as their long-promised Messiah? P. 79, ¶ 2, first 17 lines.
9. What was the effect of Jesus' unexpected death upon His followers? P. 79, ¶2, last sentence to end of ¶.
10. What was the attitude of Jesus' disciples after His ascension? P. 80, ¶ 1.
11. When did the disciples begin more clearly to comprehend the Divine purposes? P. 80, ¶ 2.
12. What light was thrown upon the work of the Gospel age by the Apostle James in Acts 15? P. 81, ¶ 1.
13. What is the great "Mystery hid from ages and from generations," declared by the Apostle Paul? (Col. 1:27) P. 81, ¶ 2.
14. What does "Christ in you" signify? P. 81, ¶ 3; P. 82, ¶1.
15. How has the Apostle guarded the Church against any presumptuous claims? P. 82, ¶ 2.
16. Explain how the figure of the pyramid beautifully illustrates the oneness of the Lord and His Church as an anointed company. P. 82, ¶ 3, 4.
17. Who is the Chief Cornerstone in this building of God? P. 83, ¶ 1.
18. What thoughts are suggested by the reference to the members of Christ's Body as "living stones"? P. 83, ¶ 2.
19. What is the "high calling" and why is it called a mystery? P. 84, ¶ 1.
20. How does the Apostle Paul in Galatians 3 and 4 open up this entire Mystery? P. 84, ¶ 2.
21. What was evidently the necessity for keeping this mystery so long hidden? P. 85, ¶ 1.
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22. Why is the peculiar course in which the " little flock" has been called to walk a mystery to the world? P. 85, ¶ 2; P. 86, ¶ 1.
23. Will the Divine purposed always remain shrouded in mystery? P. 86 ¶ 2.
24. How will the world of mankind during the Millennial Age be brought to an understanding of the promises of God, which are now appreciated only by the Lord's "servants and handmaids"? P. 86, ¶ 3; P. 87, ¶ 1.
25. What are the two senses in which the "Mystery of God": is used, and when will it be "finished"? P. 87, ¶ 2, top of page 88.
26. What does the greatness of this Mystery, so long kept secret, suggest respecting the work to follow its completion? P. 88.
STUDY VI.
OUR LORD'S RETURN—ITS OBJECT, THE
RESTITUTION OF ALL THINGS.
1. Upon what Scripture is based the Church's hope of her Lord's second Personal coming? P. 89 ¶ 1, 2.
2. What is the Scriptural proof that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, or the destruction of Jerusalem, was not the fulfilment of Christ's promised return? P. 89, ¶ 3.
3. How do the Scriptures contradict the popular thought that the conversion of sinners is a part of the second coming of the Lord? P. 90, ¶ 1, 2.
4. What is the claim of post-millennialists regarding the time and conditions of the second advent? P. 90, ¶ 3.
5. Do the Scriptures favor this view, or the opposite one, viz., that Christ must come before the conversion of the world? P. 91, ¶ 1.
6. Quote one of the texts chiefly relied upon by post-millennialists, and show why this text does not support their claim. P. 91. ¶ 2.
7. What is the main object of the Gospel Age? P. 92, ¶ 1.
8. What is the other text specially quoted by post-millennialists in support of their theory? What is the proper interpretation of this text? P. 92, ¶ 2.
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9. What is the object of the first and second advents, respectively, and how are they logically related to the Divine Plan? P. 93, ¶ 1.
10. Could not the restoration and blessing of the world have immediately followed the laying down of the Ransom? P. 93, ¶ 2.
11. What is the object of the long period intervening between the first and second advents? Had not Jehovah purposed the selection of the Church, at what time would the first advent have occurred? P. 94, ¶ 1, 2.
12. What does the Apostle Peter teach respecting the object and conditions of the second advent? And what is, therefore, the logical conclusion respecting the mission of the Church in this Age? P. 94, ¶ 3.
13. Is it reasonable to believe that God has been trying for 6,000 years to convert the world, and has failed? What is the position of the leading sects as respects this proposition, and what is the Scriptural assurance? P. 95, ¶ 1, 2.
14. What are the two main lines of thought respecting God's purposes, which have divided Christians for centuries? Do both have Scriptural support, and if so, what should we conclude? And how only can these opposing doctrines be reconciled? P. 96, ¶ 1.
15. What is the nature of the Election taught in the Scriptures? P. 96, ¶ 2.
16. Briefly, what does the Bible teach concerning Free Grace? P. 96, ¶ 3.
17. How was the doctrine of Election illustrated by God's dealings with Abraham and the nation of Israel? P. 97, ¶ 1, 2.
18. How has God's Election operated during the Gospel Age? P. 97, ¶ 3.
19. What is necessary before the promised " Seed" can bruise the serpent's head and bless all the families of the earth? P. 98, ¶ 1.
20. Does the Church's mission end with the Gospel Age? P. 98, ¶ 2.
21. Do the Scriptures hold forth any hope of Millennial blessings for those who are in their graves? P. 99, ¶ 1.
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22. What is the estimated number of human beings who have lived on the earth during the past 6,000 years? And how many of these could reasonably have been saints of God? P. 99, ¶ 2.
23. What queries with respect to this vast multitude must arise in the mind of every thoughtful person? P. 99, ¶ 3.
24. What reply does Atheism make to these questions? P. 100, ¶ 2.
25. What does Calvinism answer? P. 100, ¶ 3.
26. What reply is given by Arminianism? P. 100, ¶ 4.
27. To which of the foregoing views do the majority of Christians give assent? And what say the Scriptures on this point? P. 100, ¶ 5.
28. What does the Apostle Paul teach respecting the necessity for hearing the Gospel in order to faith and salvation? P. 101, ¶ 1.
29. What text is quoted by some who claim Paul teaches that ignorance will save men? Show how a proper understanding of the Apostle's argument contradicts this claim? P. 101, ¶ 2.
30. How does the Apostle James corroborate the Apostle Paul's position? And what is the only door of hope for the condemned race? P. 101, ¶ 3.
31. What is the belief of many Christians with respect to the salvation of ignorant children and heathen? P. 102, ¶ 1.
32. Do these persons act in accordance with their professed belief? And, if all the heathen would be saved through ignorance, what would be the most logical as well as the kindest course as respects sending missionaries to the heathen? And why not apply the same argument to all mankind? P. 102, ¶ 2.
33. While the teaching of the Bible discountenances the idea of several ways of salvation, what is the only door of hope through the condemned race may enter into everlasting life? P. 102, ¶ 3.
34. Whatever may have become of the billions that have died, what Scriptural assurance have we that their present condition is not their full reward? P. 103, ¶ 1, 2.
35. How can we harmonize the thought of any being lost through lack of necessary knowledge, with the character of Jehovah as set forth in 1 John 4:8 and John 3:16? P. 103, ¶ 3.
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36. If the past and present are the only opportunities for salvation, how can we explain John 1:9? P. 104, ¶ 1.
37. What texts prove that Christ's sacrifice will be efficacious for "every man"? P. 104, ¶ 2, 3.
38. What is the key to the Divine Plan of redemption? And how does it apply to the different classes of humanity? P. 105, ¶ 1.
39. What Scripture is generally quoted to prove that all probation ends with this present life? And how is it properly interpreted? P. 105, ¶ 2, first 11 lines.
40. Briefly, what is the reasonable, beautiful and Scriptural Plan of God for the salvation of the world? P. 105, ¶ 2, 11th line to end of ¶.
41. What is the contrast between Father Adam and the Second Adam, Christ, as respects their relation to mankind? P. 106, ¶ 1.
42. Explain 1 Tim. 4:10, a text generally ignored except by Universalists. P. 106, ¶ 2.
43. How did Simeon contrast these two salvations? And what other texts agree with this Statement? P. 107, ¶ 1.
44. What is the general salvation, and how will it be brought to mankind? What is the special salvation of the Church? And upon what conditions will attainment to these blessings depend? What is the "second death" and who will suffer it? P. 107, ¶ 2.
45. How only can hitherto difficult and apparently contradictory texts on the forgoing subjects be Harmonized? P. 107, ¶ 3.
46. What is the Apostles Peter's statement regarding restitution and "all the holy prophets"? What is the prophecy of Ezekiel with respects to Israel's restoration? P. 108, ¶ 1.
47. What are the statements of the Apostle Paul in Romans 11, and the prophecies of Jeremiah respecting Israel's restoration? P. 108, ¶ 2.
48. Explain and apply the proverb, "The father have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge," etc. (Jer. 31:29, 30.) P. 109, ¶ 1.
49. How do we know that many of the prophecies and promises of future blessing, while seeming to apply to Israel only, are also generally applicable to the whole world? P. 109, ¶ 2.
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50. In addition, what other nations besides Israel are mentioned by name and promised restoration? P. 109, ¶ 3.
51. How do we know that the Sodomites did not enjoy a full opportunity for salvation? P. 110, ¶ 1.
52. Since both Israelites and Sodomites are to be blessed under the "New Covenant," suretied by the blood of Jesus, what does their restoration imply? P. 110, ¶ 2.
53. Read carefully Ezekiel 16:48-63. Why did God see good to destroy the Sodomites without giving them a full opportunity, if death ends all probation? P. 111, ¶ 1.
54. How can we understand the dealings of a God of Love with those nations which he commanded Israel to "destroy utterly"? P. 111, ¶ 2.
55. How did the experiences of these wicked nations show forth the Divine determination toward all evil-doers? P. 112, ¶ 1.
56. What is meant by the "captivity" of Sodom and Samaria and Israel, referred to in Ezekiel 16? And what must a 'return to their former estate" signify? P. 112, ¶ 2.
57. How do we know that the Lord is not speaking ironically to Israel in this prophecy, as some contend? P. 112, ¶ 3.
58. What is the Apostle Paul's corroborative testimony in this point? P. 113, ¶ 1.
59. What will be the sentiments of all mankind when "in due time" they shall see how "God so love the world"? P. 113, ¶ 2.
60. What mistake regarding the Divine Plan and promises has been similarly made by both Jews and Christians? P. 113, ¶ 3.
61. Briefly stated, how have the conflicting doctrines of Calvinism and Arminianism distorted the truth of God's glorious Plan and purposes? 114, ¶ 1.
62. In detail, what does Calvinism teach? P. 114, ¶ 2.
63. What are the commendable features of this view, and in what two essential qualities is it lacking? P. 114, ¶ 3.
64. What says Arminianism? P. 115, ¶ 1.
65. What is the one features of view, and in what two important elements is it sadly deficient? P. 115, ¶ 2.
66. What must be the natural effect of the Arminian view of the Divine character? P. 116, ¶ 1.
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67. How only can these apparently conflicting doctrines of Election and Free Grace be harmonized? P. 116, ¶ 2.
68. In view of God's glorious plan for the future, what must be the attitude of every true Christian respecting the second advent of our Lord Jesus Christ—the first step toward the accomplishment of the long-promised and long-expected blessings for the world of mankind? P. 116, ¶ 3.
"Soon shall restitution glory
Bring to earth a blessed rest;
And the poor and faint and weary
Shall be lifted up and blest."
STUDY VII.
THE PERMISSION OF EVIL AND ITS RELATION
TO GOD'S PLAN.
1. What is the definition of evil? P. 117, ¶ 1.
2. What are some of the most frequent and difficult questions which present themselves to the inquiring mind with respect to the subject of evil? P. 117, ¶ 2.
3. Since Jehovah is omnipotent what must be the reasonable conclusion in view of the fact that He has not prevented the entrance of sin into the world? P. 117, ¶ 3 to top of P. 118.
4. What was the Divine purpose which would have been defeated had God interfered to prevent the full accomplishment of Satan's base designs? P. 118.
5. Since the Scriptures declare that all things were created for the Lord's pleasure, does His permitting evil imply that He approves it, or is in league with it? P. 118, ¶ 1.
6. Define right and wrong principles, respectively, with their results when put into action. P. 118, ¶ 2.
7. What is the moral sense in man, and what is its function? Do the lower animals possess this moral sense, or conscience? P. 119, ¶1.
8. Had Jehovah created man without the ability to discern between right and wrong, or with power to do right only, what would have been his condition? P. 119, ¶ 2.
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9. What was the experience of Adam and Eve with respect to the knowledge of good and evil, and how does the experience of their posterity differ? P. 120, ¶ 1, 2.
10. What were the most important elements of Adam's likeness to his Creator? P. 120, ¶ 3.
11. Why did not Jehovah give Adam some vivid impression of the results of sin instead of permitting him to suffer the actual experience of evil? P. 121, ¶ 1.
12. How long have the principles of right and wrong existed? And which principle alone will forever continue to be active? P. 121, ¶ 2.
13. What are the four ways of knowing things? And why might not Adam have known good and evil by intuition or observation? P. 121, ¶ 3.
14. In which of these four ways has mankind been gaining knowledge? P, 122, ¶ 1.
15. How had Adam already received a knowledge of evil before his transgression? P. 122, ¶ 2.
16. How do the Scriptures describe the temptation and fall of our first parents? And why did the serpent approach Eve instead of Adam? P. 122, ¶ 3.
17. What was the severity of the temptation which led to Adam's transgression? And why was he more culpable than Eve? P. 123, ¶ 1.
18. How will Jehovah's permission of evil ultimately result in good? P. 124, ¶ 1, to first 19 lines.
19. Does the fact that God has permitted sin prove that He is the author of sin? What two Ransom-denying theories have resulted from this erroneous charge against the Almighty? And how does such reasoning ignore man's noblest quality? P. 124, ¶ 1, 19th line to end of ¶.
20. What two texts of Scripture are used to support the Theory that God is the author of sin? What is the distinction between sin and evil? P. 124, footnote.
21. Although God has absolute power to force man into sin or righteousness, why would such a course be a moral impossibility? P. 126, ¶ 1, first 11 lines.
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22. What was the difference between the method by which God offered to teach man the knowledge of sin and death and the method chosen by our first parents? And how did Jehovah's foreknowledge of what man would do operate in the latter's favor? P. 126, ¶ 1, 11th line to end of ¶.
23. Was the severity of the penalty an evidence of hatred or malice on God's part? Why would it be impossible for God to continue the existence of evil doers everlasting? P. 127, ¶ 1.
24. Why have Adam's posterity suffered no injustice in not having had offered to each of them an individual trial? P. 127, ¶ 2.
25. When our race was put on trial representatively in Adam, what was the alternative? Was it eternal torment? P. 127, ¶ 3.
26. Is eternal torment for the sinner anywhere even suggested in the Old Testament? And what portions of the New Testament are so misconstrued as to seem to teach this doctrine? P. 128, ¶ 1.
27. Will the condemnation of the world in Adam and their subsequent opportunity and trial for life be more or less favorable than that of Adam? P. 128, ¶ 2.
28. Briefly, what is the philosophy of the Divine Plan of redemption through the Ransom provided by Jesus? (1 Cor. 15:22.) P. 128, ¶ 3.
29. What is God's arrangement by which all men shall sooner or later be restored to the position enjoyed by Adam before he fell? P. 129, ¶ 1, to last sentence on page.
30. As each one (in this Age or the next) becomes fully aware of the Ransom-price given by Christ, and by his subsequent privileges, what is his position, and what will be required of him? P. 130, top.
31. Would not this mean a second chance for some of the race to gain everlasting life? P. 130, ¶ 1.
32. What is the special advantage of the Divine arrangement? Why not give mankind an individual trial now? Is it probable that any would be found perfectly obedient? P. 131, ¶ 1, to P. 132, 7th line.
33. Suppose that under an individual trial, one-half of the race would prove worthy of life, what would probably be their experience? P. 132.
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34. What hope would there be for the other one-half that would go into death as a result of their wilful sin? P. 132, ¶ 1.
35. Why is Jehovah's Plan much wiser than the foregoing suggestion? P. 132, ¶ 2, 3.
36. What is the chief objection to a separate trial for each individual at first? P. 133, ¶ 1, 2.
37. How would an individual trial have affected the Divine plan for the selection of the Church? P. 133, ¶ 3.
38. How do those who fully appreciate this feature of God's plan, viz., the condemnation of all in one representative, find in it the solution of many perplexities? P. 134, ¶ 1.
39. What blessings will eventually result through the permission of evil? And how will the wisdom, justice, love and power of the Divine character be more fully manifested through this method than through any other conceivable by the finite mind? P. 135, ¶ 1, 2.
40. What purpose has the permission of sin and its concomitant evils served in the disciples and development of the Church? P. 135, ¶ 3.
41. What is the expression of the Divine Law which must eventually govern all of God's intelligent creatures? And how will the permission of evil be ultimately regarded by all creatures in heaven and on earth? P. 136, ¶ 1.
STUDY VIII.
THE DAY OF JUDGMENT.
1. What Scriptural ground is there for belief in a Day of Judgment? P. 137, ¶ 1.
2. What is the general view of the Day of Judgment? P. 137, ¶ 2.
3. How long is the Day of Judgment generally supposed to be? P. 138, ¶ 1.
4. What parable is used as the basis for these erroneous views, and how is it misapplied? P. 138, ¶ 2.
5. What does the term judgment properly signify? P. 138, ¶ 3.
6. How is the term day applied both in Scripture and in common usage? P. 138, ¶ 4.
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7. What does a consultation of any Bible Concordance reveal with respect to the character and amount of work to be done during the Day of Judgment? And what is the reasonable conclusion to be drawn therefrom? P. 139, ¶ 1.
8. Do the Scriptures refer to more than one Judgment Day? P. 139, ¶ 2.
9. Where and when did the first great judgment of the human race take place, and what was the verdict? P. 140, ¶ 1.
10. What are the evidences that the Divine penalty has been enforced? P. 140, ¶ 2 first 7 lines.
11. Nevertheless, what gracious provisions has God made for the condemned race? P. 140, ¶ 2, 8th to 22nd line.
12. Does the fact that the Church alone has "escaped the corruption that is in the world" signify that the rest of mankind will have no future hope of escape? P. 140, ¶ 2, 23rd line to end of ¶.
13. Since the Scripture declare that He "hath appointed a day" for the world's judgment, does this signify that Jehovah has changed His mind? P. 141, ¶ 1.
14. Who will be the Judge at the world's individual trial? P. 142, ¶ 1.
15. What does the character of the Judge guarantee for this judgment? P. 142, ¶ 2.
16. What duties appertained to the office of a judge in Old Testament times, and how will Christ fulfil these in the world's Judgment Day? P. 142, ¶ 3; P. 143, ¶1.
17. Upon what principles will the coming judgment be conducted? Why will the second trial be more favorable for mankind than the first? When the world has reached perfection, what will be required of all men? P. 143.
18. What will be the experience of wilful sinners? And how many years of trial are guaranteed to each individual? P. 144, ¶ 1.
19. What parable of our Lord's and what other Scriptures describe the conclusion of the world's Judgment Day? P. 144, ¶ 2.
20. How does the coming trial affect each individual's present responsibility? P. 145, ¶1.
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21. How long a period intervenes between the first and second judgment days? And what has been the object of this interval? P. 145, ¶ 2.
22. How are these two classes respectively designated by St. Paul? And will they come into judgment with the world? P. 145, ¶ 3.
23. What was necessary before the members of these two classes could be placed on trial? P. 146, ¶ 1.
24. Contrast the judgments of these special classes with the world's trial? P. 146, ¶ 2
25. How and by whom have the world and the nominal Church been deceived respecting the true character of the future Judgment Day? P. 146, ¶ 3.
26. How did the Prophets and the Apostles regard the promised Day of Judgment? P. 147, ¶ 1, 2.
27. Explain how John 5:28, 29 has been mistranslated and misapplied. P. 147, ¶ 3.
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STUDY IX.
RANSOM AND RESTITUTION.
1. What is the logical sequence of the "Ransom for all"? P. 149, ¶ 1.
2. What statement is made by St. Paul in Romans concerning the object of the Lord's death and resurrection? And if Jesus gave Himself "a Ransom for all," is it reasonable to believe that only a few will ever receive any benefit from His sacrifice? P. 149, ¶ 2.
3. What is the Scriptural distinction between "the dead" and "the living"? P. 150, footnote.
4. Does the Ransom assure everlasting life to any man? If not, what does it guarantee? And how is the result of the first trial in Eden to be turned into a blessing of experience to all the loyal-hearted? P. 150, ¶ 1.
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5. Will the world's second trial take place under exactly the same circumstances as the first trial? Will the terms or conditions of the world's trial be the same as those of the Adamic trial? What will constitute the great advantage of the second trial? P. 151, ¶ 1.
6. Does the Ransom excuse sin or count sinners as saints? or how does it operate? P. 152, ¶ 1.
7. Do all who live in civilized lands now enjoy a full opportunity or trial for life? P. 152, ¶ 2.
8. Who are the few that now receive any benefit from Ransom? Explain the conditions and circumstances of their trial. P. 152, ¶ 3.
9. What two great differences between the experiences of the world and the Church during their respective trials? P. 153, ¶ 1.
10. Is it the pain and suffering in dying, or death—extinction of life—that constitutes the penalty of sin? Was there any intimation of a release at the time the penalty was pronounced? P. 153, ¶ 2.
11. What was suggested in the promise that the "Seed of the women should bruise the serpent's head"? P. 154, ¶ 1.
12. Did God's dealings with Abraham indicate that He had changed His mind, and would excuse sin in man? How did Jehovah show through Abraham's experiences the necessity for Christ's death? P. 155, ¶ 1.
13. If it is clear that Jesus died for Adam, how were Adam's children to receive any benefit from this transaction? P. 155, ¶ 2.
14. What is the philosophy of the Ransom as shown in Romans 5:18, 19? If the giving of the Ransom alone made the sinner righteous, how would verse 19 have been written? P. 156.
15. How does the Justice of God, which condemned the sinner, stand pledged to release the purchased race? P. 157, ¶ 1.
16. What is the strongest possible argument for the restitution of all the willing of mankind, in considering the ransom? P. 157, ¶ 2.
17. Does the foregoing view deny the necessity for repentance and reformation of character in order to gain salvation? P. 158, ¶ 1.
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18. In view of the Ransom, what is the strongest argument against the theory that eternal torment is the penalty for sin? P. 158, ¶ 2.
19. What position are some of the advocates of eternal torment forced to take when confronted by the Scriptures on the subject of the Ransom? P. 159, ¶ 1.
20. What is the fear of some with respect to the doctrine of Restitution? P. 159, ¶ 2.
21. Briefly estimate the number of the human race, from creation to the present time. P. 160, ¶ 1, 2.
22. Where shall we find room for this vast multitude? How many would the State of Texas accommodate, as a cemetery? P. 160, ¶ 3.
23. Where could this number find standing room? P. 161, ¶ 1.
24. What say the Prophets concerning the provision God will make for the needs of the human family? P. 161, ¶ 2.
25. How would an Evolutionist regard Restitution? P. 161, ¶ 3.
26. What do some professed ministers of the Gospel teach respecting the fall of man? P. 162, ¶ 1.
27. If we thus make of none effect the Word of God as respects the fall of man, how can we accept the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets upon other subjects? P. 162, ¶ 2.
28. What is the popular theory regarding Evolution and the Brain-Age, so-called? P. 162, ¶ 3.
29. What is the position of a true scientist? And why are the deductions of scientific research not infallible? P. 163, ¶ 1.
30. What should be our attitude toward scientific investigation, and how should the Book of Nature, when rightly understood, compare with the Book of Divine Revelation? P. 163, ¶ 2.
31. In regard to the theory of Evolution and the Brain-Age, what are the facts with respect to brain capacity in past Ages, as compared with that of the present day? P. 163, ¶ 3.
32. How do modern logic, poetry and laws compare with the Old Testament writings? P. 164, ¶ 1.
33. What shall we say of the arts and sciences among the Ancients? P. 165, ¶1.
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34. What scientific facts are demonstrated in the "Great Pyramid of Egypt," erected about Abraham's time? P. 165, ¶ 2.
35. If, then, the mental capacity of today is probably less than that of by-gone ages, how shall we account for modern inventions and the general increase of knowledge? P. 165, ¶ 3.
36. In an investigation of causes for present-day inventions, etc., do we find that all men are inventors, or do the majority of inventors possess exceptional brain power? What is the history of some of the greatest discoveries and inventions? P. 166, ¶ 1.
37. How can modern inventions be accounted for from a human standpoint? Does education increase brain capacity, or what is its effect? P. 166, ¶ 2.
38. What do the Scriptures reveal upon this subject of the increase of knowledge, etc.? P. 167, ¶ 1.
39. Why did not God so arrange that present blessings of inventions, etc., should have come earlier in the history of the race? P. 168, ¶ 1.
40. Explain how God's permission of present advantages will serve to teach the world that blessings bestowed upon those whose hearts are evil would lead to greater evils; first, as respects monopolies. (P. 168, ¶ 2.) Secondly, with respects to the evils of idleness. P. 169.
41. With what great event does the Prophet Daniel connect this increase of knowledge? P. 170, ¶ 1.
42. What characteristics of depraved human nature will continue to control both rich and poor until the climax is reached? P. 170, ¶ 2.
43. When and how will the great Time of Trouble end? P. 171, ¶ 1.
44. What is the difference between the position of the world and that of the Lord's people in the "day of His preparation"? P. 171, ¶ 2.
45. Give a resume' of the foregoing arguments, showing the direct antagonism between the Scriptures and the Evolution theory? P. 171, ¶ 3.
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STUDY X.
SPIRIT AND HUMAN NATURES SEPARATE AND
DISTINCT.
1. What is the common misapprehension respecting salvation and the spirit nature? P. 173, ¶ 1.
2. Is restitution for the world of mankind any less complete a salvation from sin and death than the special salvation of the Church? P. 173, ¶ 2.
3. What misunderstandings have led to this erroneous thought that none will be saved except to the spirit nature? And what is the common view with respect to the presence of a perfect man on the earth? P. 174, ¶ 1.
4. What say the Scriptures as to the number of perfect men that have lived on this earth? P. 174, ¶ 2.
5. In what respect was man created after the likeness of Jehovah? Did God finish His creation of man, and what was His statement concerning man's perfection? P. 174, ¶ 3.
6. How is man's original perfection described in Psalms 8:5-8? And what is the significance of " a little lower than the angels"? (Heb. 2:7.) P. 174, ¶ 4.
7. What is the prophetic intimation in Psalms 8:5-8 respecting God's purpose for mankind, and how does the Apostle Paul in Heb. 2:7 corroborate this statement? P. 175, ¶ 1.
8. Does a little lower in degree signify that a creature is less perfect? P. 175, ¶ 2, to top of P. 176.
9. Explain the table illustrating the different grades of nature, animate and inanimate. P. 176, ¶ 1.
10. While the different classes mentioned are separate and distinct, what comparison may be instituted between them? P. 176, ¶ 2.
11. Contrast man's present degraded condition with that of the perfect man, created in the image of God. What did man lose? and what, therefore, did Jesus come to "seek and save "? P. 177, ¶ 1.
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12. What further proof have we that a perfect man is not a spirit being? P. 177, ¶ 2.
13. Is angelic nature the only order of spirit being? And what do Heb. 2:16 and Phil. 2:7-9, teach as regards the divine, angelic and human natures, respectively? P. 178, ¶ 1, 2.
14. Why was it necessary for Jesus to have been a perfect Man from the standpoint of the perfect Law of God and the Ransom? P. 178, ¶ 3.
15. If Jesus in the flesh was a perfect Man, what conclusions do we draw concerning the relation of a perfect man to the angelic and the human natures? P. 179, ¶ 1.
16. Was Jesus a combination of two natures? Describe in detail the different changes of nature experienced by our Lord from His creation to His glorification.
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17. What do we see manifested in Jesus grand example of perfect humanity? P. 180, ¶ 2.
18. What will doubtless be man's future experience in the use of his perfect faculties? And will the exercise of these powers result in any change of nature? P. 180, ¶ 3.
19. Of what class is Jesus an illustration since His resurrection? P. 180, ¶ 4.
20. Does God's Plan end with the completion of this "elect" company? P. 180, ¶ 5.
21. What do the Apostle Paul and John say about spirit beings, their powers and the laws by which they are governed? P. 181, ¶ 1.
22. Is there any record of a being, except the Son of God, ever having been changed from one nature to another? P. 182, ¶ 1.
23. What general information regarding the spirit nature is drawn from the facts recorded of our Lord after His resurrection? First, as to the visibility of spirit beings? P. 182, ¶ 2.
24. Secondly, regarding some of the powers of spirit beings? P. 183, ¶ 1.
25. Thirdly, as respects the normal condition and appearance of angels? P. 183, ¶ 2
26. What did the manifestation of the risen Lord to Saul on his way to Damascus reveal concerning spirit beings? P. 183, ¶ 3.
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27. What is, therefore, the conclusion respecting the separateness of the human spirit natures? And what is the purpose of God in permitting a change from one nature to another in special cases? P. 184, ¶ 2.
28. What is the significance of the word, "Mortality"? P. 184, ¶ 3; P. 185, ¶ 1.
29. What does "Immortality" signify? P. 185, ¶ 2.
30. What is the popular, but erroneous idea about mortality and immortality? P. 185, ¶ 3.
31. What is the meaning of the word immortal? And was Adam mortal or immortal before he sinned? P. 185, ¶ 4, 5.
32. If Adam was mortal, was he on trial for immortality? P. 186, ¶ 1.
33. Is there any Scriptural authority for the theory that angels are immortal, or that restored humanity will be immortal? P. 186, ¶ 2; P. 187, ¶ 1.
34. When the incorrigible have been destroyed, what will be the everlasting experience of both mortal and immortal beings, respectively? P. 187, ¶ 2.
35. What is the foundation of the unscriptural doctrine of eternal torment, and how does a proper understanding of the terms mortal and immortal destroy this foundation? P. 187, ¶ 3.
36. What is the mistaken idea of some regarding the requirements of God's Justice in making a difference in the bestowing of His favor among His creatures? P. 187, ¶ 4.
37. If this suggestion were correct, how should we expect this law of progression to operate throughout the universe? P. 188, ¶ 1.
38. How would the carrying out of this principle affect the pleasing variety and beauty of God's handiwork? P. 188, ¶ 2.
39. Should a favor ever be considered as a justly merited reward? And does a simple act of justice call for special gratitude, or is it any proof of love? P. 188, ¶ 3.
40. What were Jehovah's sovereign rights with respect to man's creation and continued existence? What attitude is becoming to all God's intelligent creatures? P. 189, ¶ 1.
41. What lesson should both men and angels learn from Satan's ambition and fall? P. 189, ¶ 2.
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42. Are the principles upon which God's election is based, conditional or unconditional? P. 189, ¶ 3.
43. Was it because the chosen ones were better than others of mankind, that God invited them to be partakers of the divine nature? Who is he that dares to question the divine right to do according to His good pleasure? P. 190, ¶ 1.
44. What is the proper attitude of man toward his Creator?—to ask or dictate? P. 190, ¶ 2.
45. What does St. Paul declare concerning the nature of the first man, and his posterity, in the resurrection? What is the only exception to this rule? What do the Lord, St. Peter and all the holy Prophets declare respecting the restoration of the human race? P. 191, ¶ 1.
46. Picture the glorious portion which God has promised to all the obedient of mankind in the "Ages to come". P. 191, ¶ 2.
47. Describe the changes which the earth itself will undergo in order to become the fit abode for the restored human race. Will man be dissatisfied with his position on the human plane, and prefer the spirit conditions? P. 192, ¶ 1.
48. At what time in the Divine Plan did Jehovah purpose the selection of the Church class? P. 193, ¶ 1.
49. Do the Scriptures teach an individual, unconditional election? If not, explain the Bible presentation of election and predestination. P. 193, ¶ 2.
50. What is the proper significance of the word "Glorified" in Romans 8:30? How does it apply to Jesus and His Church? P. 194, ¶ 1.
51. In selecting the Church are all mankind called? P. 195, ¶ 1.
52. In what respect is the selection of the Church conditional? P. 195, ¶ 2.
53. What principle characterizes God's disposition of His favors? P. 195, ¶ 3.
54. What are the conditions upon which the Church may become partakers of the divine nature? P. 195, ¶ 4; P. 196, ¶ 1.
55. To what is the beginning and development of the new nature likened? P. 196, ¶ 2.
56. Explain the expression of the old and new creatures,
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respectively, during the process of development of the New Creature. P. 197, ¶ 1.
57. When does the birth of the New Creature take place? P. 197, ¶ 2.
58. What must naturally precede the spirit-birth? P. 197, ¶ 3.
59. Is the transforming of the mind an instantaneous or a gradual work? P. 198, ¶ 1.
60. To what class are the words of the Apostle in Romans 12:1 addressed? P. 198, ¶ 2.
61. Explain the difference between transformation of character and transformation of nature. P. 198, ¶ 3.
62. Describe the difference between "new creatures" and justified "brethren," as to their hopes, desires aims. P. 199, ¶ 1.
63. Will the change from human to spirit bodies be gradual or instantaneous? P. 200, ¶ 1.
64. In what respects is the human nature a likeness of the spirit nature? And how does it differ? P. 201, ¶ 1, 2.
65. By keeping what thought clearly in mind can we readily comprehend how the change from human to spirit nature is affected? P. 201, ¶ 3.
66. Is the transformation of mind from earthly to heavenly a change of brain matter, or of the will? How? P. 202, ¶ 1.
67. What illustration assists us to understand how we shall recognize ourselves in our new, spirit bodies? P. 202, ¶ 2, and footnote.
68. Explain the philosophy of Jesus' change from the spirit to the earthly conditions, and His ability to describe his former glory. P. 202, ¶ 3.
69. Is the transforming of the mind an active or a passive process? P. 203, ¶ 1.
70. Are the promises of the Church earthly or heavenly, and to what Age is the heavenly calling confined? When did the earthly calling begin, and when it end? P. 203, ¶ 2.
"A heart in every thought renewed,
And full of love Divine,
Perfect, and right, and pure, and good,
A copy, Lord, of Thine."