the ethnic division principle

Question 1

what does the ethnic division principle recognise

Answer 1

there are different ethnic groups addressed in scripture

& 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

Answer 2

the Jews (nation of Israel)
the gentiles (heathens or nations)
the church (both Jews and Gentiles)

Question 3

what is the main thrust of the Spiritual Israel doctrine

Answer 3

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

Answer 6

know the context
draw out a principle
apply it to your situation

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Acts 15