Lesson 15 Review

Question 1

What does the ethnic principle recognise?

Answer 1

It recognises 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

2. Who are the three 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 has both Jews and Gentiles)

Question 3

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 Lo longer has a future with God.

Question 4

4. When the Bible speaks of Israel and their covenant relationship with God, who is it not referring to?

Answer 4

It does not refer to every individual who is of Jewish ethnic descent.

Question 5

5. What passage best explains the relationship between believing Jews and Gentiles?

Answer 5

Ephesians 2:11-19

Question 6

6. To respect the integrity of scripture and identity the addressee, you should:

Answer 6

A. Know the context
B. Draw out a principle
C. Apply it to your situation

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Acts 15