Chapter 20 exam Flashcards
According to the Apostle Paul, ___________ was entrusted with the oracles of God.
Israel
Why did God provide the Bible almost entirely through Jewish authors?
Receiving revelation is part of Israel’s covenant relationship with God
God’s pathway to salvation runs through Israel.
True
Offerings functioned as
the means of reestablishing fellowship with God
a picture of removal of sin
a picture of the payment of sin
The symbolism of circumcision communicated
purification from sin
faith in the seed promise
The major ordinances given to Israel include
feasts
sacrifices
circumcision
The images of Israel have parallels in
Christ
Church
Life during Old Testament times
To whom did God make the unconditional promises of the Abraham, Mosaic, and David covenants?
national, ethnic Israel
The purpose of circumcision can be summarized as
the need for a purified heart to make faithful obedience possible
a commitment to keep all the law
a sign that God will fulfill his Messianic promise through Abraham
This feast memorialized Israel’s wandering in the desert and marked the end of harvest
Feast of Booths or Tabernacles
This feast marked the end of grain harvest and celebrated the Promised Land and material prosperity.
Pentecost of Feast of Weeks
This feast celebrated Israel’s deliverance from bondage in Egypt
Passover
The Kingdom of God
is here, but is still to come
According to the text book, what is the overall mission of the church?
preaching the word
What is the overall mission of the church when scattered?
evangelism