Lesson 15 - The Ethnic Division Principle - Lesson Review

Question 1

1. What does the ethnic division 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?
   a.
   b.
   c.

Answer 2

a. The Jews (nation of Israel)
b. The Gentiles (sometimes call 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 no 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

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 identify the addressee, you should:
   a.
   b.
   c.

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