(1) Was the opportunity to become members of the New Creation offered to mankind in general? Page 85
(2) Was the “calling” of the natural Israelites a “high” or “heavenly calling”? If not, to what were they called? Page 85
(3) Where are the terms of the High Calling set forth? Page 86, top
(4) Why could the Ancient Worthies have no part or lot in this New Creation? Page 86¶1
(5) Give another reason why this High Calling could not begin before the death of our Lord Jesus. Page 86 ¶2, first part
(6) What was the standing of the Apostles before the death and resurrection of Christ? Page 87, top
(7) Explain the difference between calling men to repentance and inviting them to the High Page 87, top
(8) Do the introductions to the various Epistles emphasize the exclusiveness of the Heavenly Call? Page 87
(9) Upon what conditions shall we be made joint-heirs with Christ? Page 87 ¶2
(10) Why are not many great, wise, or learned called? Page 88
(11) Why are the conditions of acceptance more attractive to the more fallen members of the human family? Page 89 ¶1
(12) Upon what two graces of character is God especially placing a premium in connection with the New Creation? Page 90 ¶1
(13) To what high standard of character are the New Creatures called? Page 90 ¶2
(14) Is the Lord dealing with the imperfect flesh or with the new minds of these New Creatures? Page 91, top
(15) What should we expect the new mind to accomplish in controlling our mortal bodies? Page 91 ¶1
(16) What are some of the specifications and limitations as respects character in the New Creation? Page 91 ¶2
(17) Explain the difference between the “law of liberty” of the New Creation and the bondage of Israel to specific laws. Page 92 ¶1
(18) Is it an easy path that leads the New Creation to “glory, honor, and immortality”? Page 92 ¶2
(19) Are there several different calls during the Gospel age? Quote scripture to prove position taken. Page 92 ¶3
(20) Will there be a call to the World in the next age?
(21) Are those who will be of the Great Company referred to in 7:9-14? Page 93 ¶1
(22) Will these be members of the New Creation? If not, why? Page 93 ¶1
(23) Is this special call of the New Creation limited in time? And when did it begin? Page 94 ¶1
(24) When will this “acceptable time” come to an end? Page 94 ¶2, first part
(25) Would it be consistent with the Heavenly Father’s character of Justice and Love to extend a single invitation which could not be made good, if accepted? Page 94 ¶2
(26) At what time did the general call cease? Page 95 ¶1
(27) Did the ceasing of the {general} “call” signify the end of all opportunity for admittance into joint-heirship with Christ? Page 95 ¶1
(28) What evidence may be considered as good proof of having been accepted of the Lord as prospective heirs with Jesus Christ by those who have consecrated since 1881? Page 96
(29) How does God call the New Creation? In what sense is Christ our Wisdom? What is the value of Wisdom in general? Page 96 ¶1
(30) Is our natural wisdom sufficient for us as New Creatures? Page 97 ¶1
(31) What conditions are essential in order to have a hearing ear for the “Wisdom from above”? Page 97 ¶2
(32) What important facts must be grasped, and how is Christ made our Wisdom before we can be justified? Page 98 ¶ 2nd – 18th lines
(33) Does Christ cease to be our wisdom at the time of our justification? Page 98 ¶ 18th line to end
(34) Explain the orderly operation of this “Wisdom from ” Page 98 ¶1
(35) How is gentleness manifested in this Heavenly Wisdom? Page 99 ¶1
(36) Explain the relationship of mercy and good fruits to “Wisdom from ” Page 99 ¶2
(37) How is heavenly Wisdom “without partiality”? Page 100 ¶1
(38) Why is this wisdom “without hypocrisy”? Page 100 ¶2
(39) How has God given us this Heavenly Wisdom through his Son and the members of his Body? Page 100 ¶3
(40) If Christ is our “Justification” what are the primary thoughts contained in the word Justification? Give an illustration. Page 101 ¶ top
(41) Apply this illustration to Page 101
(42) Since we as a race are all imperfect, and none can meet the requirement for himself or “his brother,” explain how God has purposed to accept and deal with these unjust, imperfect beings in Page 102
(43) Explain the “Justification by faith” provided for the New Creation Page 102 ¶1 see also R4574 “Justification By Faith And Actually”
(44) How long does this reckoned or faith-justification hold good? Page 103 ¶1 & R4574 Page 87 ¶ 1st col.
(45) Is Christ the cause or ground of our justification? if so, explain in detail the prevalent confusion respecting the ground or basis of our justification, giving Scriptural quotations Page 104 ¶1
(46) How do we harmonize these apparently conflicting statements? Page 105 ¶2
(47) Explain how we are “Justified by God’s grace.” Page 105 ¶2
(48) How are we justified by Christ’s blood? Page 105 ¶3
(49) Why was the resurrection of Jesus Christ necessary to our justification? Page 106 ¶1
(50) How is the Church justified by faith? Page 106 ¶2; R4574-5
(51) Explain the difference between the faith necessary to vitalized Justification of the Church, and that which will be required of the world for actual Justification, in the Millennial Page 106 ¶3
(52) What is the difference between our relationship to God through reckoned Justification and that of the world in the next age through actual Justification? Page 107 ¶1; R4579, 2nd col.
(53) What is the object in granting this reckoned Justification to the Church in the present time? Page 108 ¶1
(54) What do works have to do with our Justification, and are we judged according to our works? Page 108 ¶2
(55) Give an illustration of the general operation of Justification by grace, by the blood, and through our faith, and the relation of works to the Page 109 ¶1
(56) What kind of faith justified the Ancient Worthies? Page 110
(57) Explain the difference between the justification of the Ancient Worthies and the justification during the Gospel Page 111 ¶1
(58) What is the significance of justification to life (Romans 5:18) and how does it affect the New Creation? Page 111¶2
(59) What relation do the Ancient Worthies bear toward this justification to life? Page 111 ¶3; R4598
(60) Explain the principle underlying God’s acceptance of our imperfect works. Page 112 ¶1
(61) Explain the difference between the test of faith and the test of works, showing to what ages they respectively apply. Page 113 ¶1
(62) Before whom is it necessary for the sinner to be justified? Explain why it is thus Page 114 ¶1
(63) Explain the different position of the Mediator with respect to sin and Page 114¶2
(64) If all of our Redeemer’s merit was involved in imputing to believers what their sacrifices lacked to make them holy and acceptable, what can He do for the world? And will He similarly impute His merit to the world’s account? Will the Millennial Kingdom or Mediatorial Kingdom or Emergency Kingdom for man’s uplift be the result of the imputation of Christ’s merit or on account of the actual satisfaction of justice? Page 115¶1
(65) Briefly explain the relation of the New Creation to the Abrahamic Page 115¶2
(66) What is evidently the sole object of the Gospel age? Page 116¶1
(67) What blessing is enjoyed by those who are simply “justified by faith,” and refuse to consecrate? Page 116¶2
(68) Explain how this class receive the grace of God in Page 117¶1
(69) What is evidently the condition of the whole nominal “Christian World” in this respect? Page 117¶2,3
(70) Explain why the merely justified are unable to appreciate “the deep things of ” Page 118¶1
(71) Would it be reasonable to expect that these should receive special favor in the Millennial age? Page 118¶2
(72) What three classes alone seem to be profited beyond the present life through this justification by faith? Page 119¶1
(73) To whom will the Kingdom arrangements appeal most strongly at first? Page 119¶2
(74) How is Christ made unto us Sanctification, and can any man sanctify himself aside from the merit of Christ? if not, explain Page 119¶3
(75) Why is it necessary to “abide in Christ,” and what is the significance of the text, “Our God is a consuming ” in this connection? Page 120,121
(76) What does sanctification signify, and upon what class alone is it enjoined? Page 121¶1
(77) Explain God’s order with respect to Page 122 top
(78) Will sanctification be required of the world in the Millennial age? Page 122¶1
(79) While sanctification is a general principle for all God’s creatures, to what class do the Scriptures especially apply this admonition? Page 123¶1,2
(80) Explain the difference between the consecration of the Levites and that of the Priests, in the type, and give the antitypical Page 124¶1,2
(81) Explain how a perfect compliance with the terms of our justification must lead us in the end to Page 124¶3 to Page 125¶1
(82) What is the position of those believers who refuse the call to sacrifice? Page 125¶2
(83) Describe the two classes of antitypical Page 126¶1-3
(84) What is the test that will confirm the Great Company as worth of the Levite’s portion under the Kingdom? Page 127¶1,2
(85) Who were Levi’s three sons, and what were their positions with respect to the Tabernacle in the Wilderness? Page 128¶1
(86) What four classes of justified humanity did these represent? Page 128¶2
(87) State the respective order and rank of these antitypical Levites in the Page 129¶1
(88)Explain why the refusal of any to go on to consecration could not justly merit punishment? Page 129¶2
(89) Explain the antitypical significance of the Levites having no inheritance in the land of Page 130¶2; R4655
(90) How did the types illustrate the fact that only the fully consecrated, spirit-begotten believers are counted members of the Great High Priest? Page 131¶1
(91) What did the anointing of the High Priest typify? Page 131¶2
(92) What did the holy anointing oil represent? Page 132¶1
(93) Why are the marks of sanctification in the New Creation not admired or approved by the world? Page 132¶2
(94) While sanctification has its two parts, God’s and man’s, what additional element is essential Page 133¶1
(95) Explain the operation of the Word, or “wisdom of God” through Christ, toward us as New Creatures, and our attitude toward Page 133¶2
(96) What is the blessed result of full consecration experienced by these New Creatures who appropriate the exceeding great and precious promises of God? Page 134¶1
(97) Explain how the experiences of the fully consecrated vary according to Page 134¶2
(98) If consecration does not signify human perfection, how can God accept our sacrifices? Page 136¶1; How does Christ impute to us His merit? Page 109
(99) What is our first and continual duty with respect to our imperfections in the flesh? Page 136¶2
(100) What effect will true sanctification have upon our lives? Page 137¶1
(101) What should be the mainspring of all our energies? Page 137¶1, last part
(102) Our Lord prayed, “Sanctify them through Thy ” What kind of Truth can produce the sanctification acceptable unto God? Page 137,138
(103) What most excellent admonition along this line is given us by the Apostle Paul? Page 139
(104) How much emotion should be expected in Sanctification? Is there Scriptural reason for expecting unusual outward manifestations or emotions as a proof of our acceptance with the Lord? Page 140
(105) Contrast the experiences of those consecrated persons who have been born of Christian parents with those of others not so Page 141 ¶1 and Page 142 ¶1
(106) What is evidently the Lord’s intention in leaving so many things comparatively obscure to our human judgment? Page 142 ¶2
(107) What is signified by “the opening of the eyes of our understanding,” and how is this typified in the Tabernacle pictures? Page 143 ¶1
(108) Since our feelings depend so largely upon our temperaments, how may we experience the perpetual blessing of the joys of faith? Page 143 ¶2
(109) What is the cause of “earth-born” clouds, which sometimes come between the consecrated and their Lord? Page 144 ¶1,2
(110) To what kind of diseases does the Psalmist refer saying, “Who healeth all thy diseases”? Psalm 103:2-5? And how are they healed? Page 145 ¶1
(111) What mistake is frequently made by many New Creatures with respect to soul- sickness or disease? Page 145 ¶2
(112) What course should properly be pursued in these cases? Page 146¶1; Page 147 ¶1
(113) What three difficulties may be experienced by some New Creatures in coming to the Throne of Grace? Page 147 ¶2
(114) What are the proper remedies for these difficulties? Page 148 ¶1
(115) Mention another class of consecrated but spiritually diseased, and the prescribed remedy for this condition of Page 148 ¶2; Page 149
(116) What should be the attitude of the other New Creatures toward those who “Walk disorderly”? Page 150 ¶1
(117) How should the Lord’s consecrated who are in a lean and starved condition be dealt with? Page 150 ¶2
(118) Is consecration implied in acceptable justification? Page 151 ¶1
(119) Is it possible under present conditions to go far along the path of justification without reaching the gateway of self-denial – full consecration unto death? Page 152 ¶1,2
(120) What is the character of some of the by-paths outside this gateway of full consecration? Page 153 ¶1
(121) In what way can the fullness of joy and peace which comes with the acceptance of Christ as our Redeemer be retained? Page 153 ¶2
(122) Are those who refuse to consecrate immediately cut off from Divine favor? Page 153 ¶3
(123) To whom only do the exceeding great and precious promises of God belong? Page 154 ¶1
(124) May those who fail to consecrate properly continue to enjoy the privileges of prayer? Page 154 ¶2
(125) What course should be pursued by any of these who desire further favor from the Lord? Page 155 ¶1,2
(126) What should be done by any who are “feeling after God,” yet not fully ready for a complete surrender to the will of God? Page 155¶3
(127) In view of the fact that the “high calling” ended in 1881, what difference should this make with respect to the consecration? Page 156 ¶1,2
(128) Mention one erroneous view of sanctification held by the “Holiness ” Page 157 ¶1,2
(129) Explain the error of holding that the entire object of sanctification is the avoidance of Page 158 ¶1
(130) What is the thought contained in the word redemption? Page 158 ¶2
(131) How was this redemption obtained and how does it apply to the New Creation? Page 159 ¶1
(132) Explain the use of the word Apolutrosis in Luke 21:28 and Ephesians 4:30. Page 159 ¶2, first part
(133) Explain Ephesians 1:7 and harmonize these two uses of the word P159 ¶2, last part
(134) Explain Romans 3:24 and 8:20-23. Page 160 ¶1
(135) How does believing on the Lord Jesus Christ give us “everlasting life”? Page 160 ¶2; Page 161 ¶1
(136) In what manner are our Lord’s sufferings, death and resurrection, identified with our redemption (deliverance), present and future? Page 161 ¶2,3