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TWO MINISTRIES.--The first including within its scope a great variety, prophet,
saviour, and apostle, in fact, all except the second, viz., the ministry of Paul as Apostle to
the Gentiles, and as the prisoner of the Lord.
TWO AGENCIES.--The kingdom, centred in Israel, the church as ministered to by
Paul.
TWO GOSPELS.--The gospel of the kingdom, and the gospel of the grace of God.
TWO HOPES.--(1). The parousia, the personal coming and presence of Christ on
earth, and (2) The "being made manifest with Him in glory".
To distinguish between these things that differ is essential to a clear understanding of
the teaching of the Word of truth.
Questions on Course 100: Paper No. 6.
1. Collect all references to "From", and "Before, the foundation of the world". Note
any peculiarities. Compare with refs. to "Before times eternal" (Before age-times).
2. Give references (and explain them) which show that (1) the earth, (2) the
heavens, come within the sphere of redemption. Is it true that the Bible teaches
throughout its pages that the believer will "go to heaven"? Prove your answer from
the Word. Collect refs. to "inheriting the earth". Explain Abraham's connection
with the heavenly city (Heb. 11:).
3. Heb. 1:, 2:; Rom 15:; Acts 20: 17-27, 26: 16-18, and Eph. 3: 1-10 speak of
various ministries. Consider each passage, and show the respective ministries.
4. What is the scriptural meaning of "The kingdom of heaven". Does it differ from
"The kingdom of God", "The kingdom of His dear Son", and "The church"? Does
Scripture warrant the belief in a future literal earthly kingdom? Give references to
prove your answer. What does "Church" mean in the Bible. Does it always apply to
the same thing?
5. What is the meaning of the word "gospel"? How many different gospels are
mentioned in the Word? Explain the passages referring to "gospel" in Galatians.
State clearly what constitutes the gospel of the kingdom, and what were its
accompaniments. Is the following statement true? "There can be no gospel
without a crucified and risen Saviour." Give Scripture for your answer. Explain
Mark 16: 14-20. Note the "shalls".
6. Trace the word parousia (coming) in Matt. 24:; I Thess., and I Cor. 15: Note
all its accompaniments. What is the hope set forth in Ephesians, Philippians,
Colossians, and II Timothy? Who is the Archangel of I Thess. 4:? Who does he
represent?