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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study IV.—The New Creation Predestinated

FEBRUARY 5

(1) Explain the doctrine of Election as generally and erroneously set forth. P. 163.

(2) Briefly state the correct and Scripturally supported view. P. 164, par. 1.

(3) Have the non-elect suffered any injury by God’s election of the New Creation? Give illustration. P. 164, par. 2.

(4) Distinguish between the “elect” and the “very elect.” P. 165, par. 1.

(5) To what unfaithful class does the Scripture, 1 John 5:16, apply? P. 165, par. 2.

(6) How do the Apostles Peter and Jude describe this class? P. 166, par. 1.

FEBRUARY 12

(7) Why is it impossible to renew unto repentance the class mentioned in Heb. 6:4-9? P. 166, par. 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? P. 167, par. 1; P. 168.

(9) What class is referred to as the Great Company, and why do they fail to be of the “very elect?” P. 168, par. 2.

(10) Explain the parable of the Vine in connection with the New Creation. P. 169, par. 1.

(11) Is it sufficient that we attain a place among the true branches of the Vine? If not, what more is necessary? P. 169, par. 2.

(12) Mention other elections in the past, brought to our attention through the Scriptures, and name the chief difference between these and the election of the New Creation. P. 170.

FEBRUARY 19

(13) Did any of these elections in any sense apply to the everlasting future of any individuals? P. 171, par. 1.

(14) Explain the types of Jacob and Esau with respect to election. P. 171, par. 2.

(15) What is the proper thought in the statement, “Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated“? (Rom. 9:13.) P. 172, par. 1.

(16) Cite a notable instance of God’s exercise of authority in the affairs of mankind in general. P. 173, par. 1.

(17) Give scientific and Scriptural illustrations of different methods of carrying out a death penalty. P. 173, par. 2; P. 174, par. 1.

(18) In his election or selection of individuals and nations in the past ages, did God coerce their wills? P. 174, par. 2.

FEBRUARY 26

(19) Explain Jehovah’s statement regarding Pharaoh, “For this very purpose have I raised thee up.” P. 175, par. 1.

(20) How did God “harden Pharaoh’s heart”? P. 175, par. 2.

(21) Quote several Scriptures which declare God’s election of the nation of Israel. P. 176, par. 1.

(22) Briefly outline how the election passed from natural to spiritual Israel, as described by the Apostle in Romans 9-11. P. 177, par. 1.

(23) Name the features of the original election which still remain with natural Israel. P. 178, par. 1.

(24) Explain the significance of God’s grace or favor in its relation to the elect New Creation. P. 178, par. 2.

(25) Does 1 Peter 1:2, or any other Scripture, teach a Divine foreknowledge respecting the individuals composing the elect Church? P. 179, par. 1.

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— January 1, 1911 —