(1) Explain the doctrine of Election as generally and erroneously set forth. Page 163
(2) Briefly state the correct and Scripturally supported view. Page 164 ¶1
(3) Have the non-elect suffered any injury by God’s election of the New Creation? Give illustration. Page 164 ¶2
(4) Distinguish between the “elect” and the “very elect.” Page 165 ¶1
(5) To what unfaithful class does the Scripture, 1 John 5:16, apply? Page 165 ¶2
(6) How do the Apostles Peter and Jude describe this class? Page 166 ¶1
(7) Why is it impossible to renew unto repentance the class mentioned in Hebrews 6:4-9? Page 166 ¶2
(8) While there is willfulness on the part of both these classes, how do those referred to in Hebrews 10:26,27,31, differ from these just mentioned? Page 167 ¶1; Page 168
(9) What class is referred to as the Great Company, and why do they fail to be of the “very elect”? Page 168 ¶2
(10) Explain the parable of the Vine in connection the New Creation. Page 169 ¶1
(11) Is it sufficient that we attain a place among the true branches of the vine? If not, what more is necessary? Page 169 ¶2
(12) Mention other elections in the past, brought to our attention through the Scriptures, and name the chief difference between these and the election of the New Creation. Page 170
(13) Did any of these elections in any sense apply to the everlasting future of any individuals? Page 171 ¶1
(14) Explain the types of Jacob and Esau with respect to election. Page 171 ¶2
(15) What is the proper thought in the statement, “Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated“? (Rom. 9:13) Page 172 ¶1
(16) Cite a notable instance of God’s exercise of authority in the affairs of mankind in Page 173 ¶1
(17) Give scientific and Scriptural illustrations of different methods of carrying out the death Page 173 ¶2; Page 174 ¶1
(18) In his election or selection of individuals and nations in the past ages, did God coerce their wills? Page 174 ¶2
(19) Explain Jehovah’s statement regarding Pharaoh, “For this very purpose have I raised thee up.” Page 175 ¶1
(20) How did God “harden Pharaoh’s heart”? Page 175 ¶2
(21) Quote several scriptures which declare God’s election of the nation of Israel. Page 176 ¶1
(22) Briefly outline how the election passed from natural to spiritual Israel, as described by the Apostle in Romans 9-11. Page 177 ¶1
(23) Name the features of the original election which still remain with natural P178 ¶1
(24) Explain the significance of God’s grace or favor in its relation to the elect New Page 178 ¶2
(25) Does 1 Peter 1:2, or any other scripture, teach a Divine foreknowledge respecting the individuals composing the elect Church? Page 179 ¶1
(26) Apply illustration of the “King’s Own” to the New Creation. Page 179 ¶2
(27) To what were these foreknown ones (Rom. 8:29) predestinated? To escape eternal torment? Page 180 ¶1,2
(28) What is God’s purpose in calling the New Creation, and what qualifications does He require? Page 181
(29) Explain why Romans 8:28-30 is so generally misunderstood and give the proper interpretation of this Page 182 ¶1,2
(30) Paraphrase the Apostle’s argument in Romans 8:31,32. Page 183
(31) What is the argument in Romans 8:33,34? Page 184 ¶1
(32) Is it possible for anything, or any other creature, to separate us from the love of God and our Redeemer? Page 184 ¶2
(33) Who alone can separate us from that love?
(34) In the “making of our calling and election sure” what three important steps belong to God? Page 185 ¶1
(35) What important steps must be taken by the elect? Page 185, ¶2
(36) How may we analyze the heart-likeness to God’s dear Son? Page 186 ¶1
(37) Show how the fruits of the Spirit shown in 5:22,23 are but different manifestations of Love. Page 186 ¶2
(38) What was our attitude in starting upon the race-course for the prize of the High Calling? Page 186 ¶3; Page 187 ¶1, first part
(39) How does our experience in the race differ from our Lord’s? Page 187 ¶1 last part
(40) If we divide the race-course into four quarters, what would be our attitude toward the Mark (love ) in the first quarter? Page 187 ¶2
(41) What is our attitude when nearing the second quarter? Page 187 ¶3
(42) How do we designate the third quarter? Page 188 ¶1
(43) What is the fourth or final quarter mark of our race? Page 189 ¶1
(44) What is the climax of perfect love, and when should we expect to reach it? Page 190 ¶1, first part
(45) When will our experiences begin to correspond with our Lord’s? Page 190 ¶1, last part
(46) What will be the nature of the temptations or testings after we have reached the mark? Page 190¶2
(47) Name some of the evidences that we are the children of God. Page 191 ¶1
(48) How should we recognize each other as members of the New Creation? Page 191 ¶2
(49) What warnings and encouragements are found in Matt. 24:24? Page 191 ¶3; Page 192
(50) Cite a good illustration of the necessity for effort and overcoming in the character-building required of the New Creation. Page 192 ¶2