Lesson 15

Question 1

What 2 things does the ethnic division principle recognise?

Answer 1

a. There are different ethnic groups addressed in scripture
b. The commands and promises given to a specific group do not directly apply to other groups

Question 2

Who are the 3 major groups addressed in scripture?

Answer 2

a. The Jews (nation of Israel)
b. The Gentiles (sometimes called the heathen or the nations)
c. The church (which contains both Jews and Gentiles)

Question 3

What is the main thrust of the Spiritual Israel doctrine?

Answer 3

The belief that 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, you should do what 3 things?

Answer 6

a. Know the context
b. Draw out a principle
c. Apply it to your situation

Question 7

Which chapter of the Bible demonstrates that the apostles also had to take into account the ethnic division principle?

Answer 7

Acts 15