(1) What should be our attitude toward the various proposed remedies for the relief of the groaning creation, ineffectual though they be? Page 469
(2) Why are these two proposed remedies usually compounded? And why will they never become effective as “cure-alls”? Page 470, par. 1, to Page 471, par. 1
The Free Silver and Protective Tariff Remedies
(3) Wherein is it evident that Free Silver and Protective Tariff would simply put off the evil day a little longer, not prevent it? Page 471, par. 2, to Page 473, par. 2
Communism as a Remedy
(4) What does Communism propose? How has it been defined by Joseph Cook? Why is it thoroughly impracticable in the present condition of men’s hearts? What reply should be made to those who claim that Communism is taught in the Bible? What has been the history of communistic colonies that have been established in various localities? Was Communism tried by the early Christian Church, and with what results? Why were the Apostle’s teachings and our Lord’s example and teachings plainly contrary to communistic practices? In brief, why is communism opposed to the purpose and methods of the Gospel Age? Page 473, par. 3, to Page 481, par. 1
Anarchy as a Remedy
(5) What is Anarchy, and how is it the exact opposite of Communism? Why will it fail as a remedy? Page 481, par. 2, Page 482, par. 3
Socialism or Collectivism as a Remedy
(6) What is Socialism, and how does it differ from Nationalism and Communism, respectively? What are its good features? Nevertheless, why will it fail to bring peace and prosperity? Page 482, par. 4, to Page 487, par. 1
(7) What are Herbert Spencer’s views regarding Socialism? Page 487, par. 2, 3
(8) Describe the experiences of two notable socialistic communities. Page 487, par. 4, to Page 489, par. 3
Nationalism as a Remedy
(9) To what other remedy is Nationalism closely related, and what are its claims? What has been the history of its theories put into practice? Page 490, par. 1, to Page 491, last par.
General Education of Mechanics a Remedy
(10) Explain the proposition of the General Education of Mechanics, and its futility as a Page 492, par. 1, to Page 494, par. 1
The Single Tax Remedy
(11) What remedy is suggested in Henry George’s Single Tax Theory? Page 494, par. 2, to Page 512, par. 1
(12) What advantages has this theory of free land (except for taxes thereon), and what are its disadvantages? What country has proven the inability of this system to produce desired results? Page 512, par. 2, to Page 514, par. 3
Others Hope and Fears
(13) What is a popular theory upon which the hope of Nominal Christianity is based? Why is this hope vain? What advantages has the Nominal Church possessed, and how has she used them? Page 515, par. 1, to Page 516, par. 2
The Only Hope — “That Blessed Hope”
(14) What is the true cause of all the trouble? If all the wealth of the world were distributed pro rata, what would be the condition in a few years? What is the only hope, the only remedy for the poor world? Page 517, par. 1, 2
(15) What will be the two-fold effect of the Great Time of Trouble? Page 518, par. 1
(16) How can the Kingdom of Heaven be established among men, when all other plans have failed? If its methods are explained in God’s Word, why cannot they now be put into operation by mankind? Page 518, par. 2, to Page 519, par. 1
(17) In addition to the establishing and continuing of the Kingdom by force, what present influences will be restrained during the Millennial Age? Page 519, par. 2
(18) Will the reign of Christ be one of forte alone? How will the judges of that day exercise judgment? What law and rule will be enforced during the Millennial reign of Christ? Page 519, par. 3, to Page 520, par. 3
The Proper Attitude of God’s People
(19) How must we, who see things in their true light, conduct ourselves under present conditions? Page 521, par. 1. to Page 525, par. 1
(20) Which of two alternatives is inevitable under the present social law, as shown in Scripture? What lesson will be taught both rich and poor in the great struggle with which this Age will end? Page 525, par. 2; Page 526