Lesson 15

Question 1

What does the ethnic division principle recognise?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Who are the 3 major groups addressed in Scripture?

Answer 2

a. Jews (Nation of Israel)
b. Gentiles (some times called the heathen or “the nations”)
c. The Church (which has Jews and Gentiles)

Question 3

What is the main thrust of the “Spiritual Israel” doctrine?

Answer 3

It is the belief that 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….

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Acts 15