15. the ethnic division principle

Question 1

what does the ethnic division principle recognise?

Answer 1

that there are different ethnic groups addressed in scripture and that the commands and promises given to a specific group do not directly apply to other groups.

Question 2

who are the three major groups addressed in scripture?
a.
b.
c.

Answer 2

a. the jews (nation of Israel)
b. the gentiles (sometimes called “the heathen or the nation”)
c. the church (which has both jews and gentiles)

Question 3

what is the main thrust of the “spiritual Israel” doctrine

Answer 3

is the belief that the the church has replaced the nation of Israel, and that the nation of Israel no longer has a future with God.

Question 4

when the bible speaks of Israel and their covenant relationship with God, who is it not referring to?

Answer 4

Every individual who is of jewish ethnic descent

Question 5

what passage best explains the relationship between believing jews and gentiles?

Answer 5

Ephesians 2:11-19

Question 6

to respect the integrity of scripture and identify the addressee, u should.
a.
b.
c.

Answer 6

a. know the content
b. draw out a principle
c. apply it to your situation

Question 7

which chapter in the bible demonstrates that apostles also had to take into account the ethnic division principle?

Answer 7

acts 15