(1) What is the chief enemy of the New Creation? Is the New Creature double-minded, or is lie controlled by two wills? Page 599
(2) Are the death of the flesh and its will, and the subsequent resurrection of the flesh actual or reckoned matters? And how must these “dead” and “alive” conditions be maintained by the New Creation? Page 600, par. 1
(3) What is the declaration of the Scriptures respecting the natural heart? And how is the heart of the New Creature different? Page 600, par. 2
(4) How does the old heart, the selfish disposition, constantly assail the new heart and practice deceptions upon it? Page 601, par. 1
(5) What is one of the favorite and deceptive arguments of this old heart? Page 601, par. 2
(6) How must the new heart meet these attacks? Page 602, par. 1, 2
(7) What is “fanaticism,” and how should it be avoided? and what is absolutely essential in order to properly apply the principles of righteousness to our daily lives? Page 603, par. 1
(8) What thought should constantly be kept in mind by the New Creature? And what is the only restriction we should recognize along this line? Page 603, par. 2
(9) Why is the spirit of the world in general opposed to the standard of the New Creation? Page 604, par. 1, 2
(10) Why is the world one of the chief enemies of the New Creation, and why is a collision unavoidable? Page 604, par. 3
(11) Explain why even the noblest aims and objects of the world in general are contrary to the standards of the New Creation. Page 605, par. 1
(12) With what spirit should we meet the hatred and opposition of the world? Page 605, par. 2
(13) Explain the Scriptural Injunction, “Love not the world,” etc. (1 John 2:15) Page 606, par. 1, 2
(14) Has the Lord set for us the Herculean task of reforming the world? and would it be proper for us to make a business of denouncing the present order of things? Page 607, par. 1, 2
(15) What Spiritual examples in this respect may we well follow? Page 607, par. 3
(16) What is the special work for the “Royal Priesthood” at the present time? Page 608, par. 1, 2
(17) Quote Scriptural proofs of the personality of Satan. Pages 609 to 611
(18) What Scriptural evidence that Satan is not only the enemy of the church but also of all mankind? Page 611, par. 1
(19) Explain how Satan’s opposition to the New Creature differs from that of the world and of our own flesh. Page 611, par. 2
(20) What Scripture declares that Satan began the rebellion against God, and led our first parents into sin and death? Page 612, par. 1, first fourteen lines
(21) Give Scriptural proof that Satan was created perfect and upright. Page 612, par. 1, last part
(22) How has God created all His intelligent creatures so that being perfect does not insure remaining perfect? Page 612, par. 2
(23) Are there different orders and positions among the angelic ranks? And how did the angels probably regard the creation of man? Page 613, par. 1
(24) What was the probable reasoning of Satan with respect to our first parents? Page 613, par. 2; Page 614, par. 1
(25) How may Satan have suggested to Eve’s mind the thought of injustice on Jehovah’s part? Page 614, par. 2; Page 615, par. 1
(26) What was possibly Satan’s disappointment over the result of this deception? And why was Adam’s responsibility greater than Eve’s? Page 615, par. 2
(27) Did the results of Satan’s first lie tend toward his reformation? Page 616, par. 1
(28) What is the supreme object of all Satan’s efforts? Page 616, par. 2
(29) Since the Truth is much more reasonable than Error, why has it not prevailed, and what religious system has been Satan’s masterpiece and worthy representative? Page 617, par. 1
(30) Show how Isaiah 14:12-17 applies to Satan and his chief representative system. Page 618, par. 1, 2
(31) What is the similarity between literal and symbolic Babylon? And what will be their doom, as well as that of Satan? Page 619, par. 1
(32) Did Satan have any angelic associates in the beginning of his rebellion? If not, how and when did he receive adherents from the ranks of the holy angels? Page 619, par. 2
(33) How have these fallen angels co-operated with Satan in deceiving and degrading mankind? Page 620, par. 1
(34) What does the statement that “man is a free moral agent” imply? And why is it possible for demons to absolutely control human beings as mediums? Page 620, par. 2
(35) What are the general methods and object of these fallen angels? Mention eight erroneous teachings which they have successfully promulgated among mankind. Page 621, par. 1 to Page 623, par. 2
(36) Since Spiritism has been unsuccessful in deceiving the majority of Christians, what two other more subtle delusions has Satan recently introduced to capture these? Page 623, par. 3; Page 624, par. 1
(37) Why has Satan recently turned his attention to healing the sick? And what does this signify? Page 624, par. 2
(38) What has been the degrading effect of these works of the Devil upon the heathen? Page 624, par. 3
(39) What were the experiences of the Lord and the Apostles with these fallen angels? Page 625, par. 1, 2
(40) Realizing, then, the great and demoralizing influence of these evil spirits upon mankind, why does God permit them to exercise their evil powers? And what three grand lessons, in consequence, will the world have learned at the end of the Millennial age? Pages 626, 627
(41) In the meantime, what have been the beneficial results of the permission of evil? Page 627, par. 1; 628, par. 1
(42) Amongst men, who are the greatest opponents of God and the Atonement, as viewed from the popular and the Divine standpoints, respectively? Page 629, par. 1
(43) What is our hope for some of the most violent, but ignorant opposers of the Truth? And what more serious position is occupied by the intelligent opponents of Present Truth, and what should be our attitude toward such? Page 629, par. 2
(44) Whose experiences with the Adversary illustrate all the temptations to which the Body of Christ is subjected? Page 630, par. 1
(45) What is one of the besetments of the Adversary which especially appeals to the flesh and its old mind? Page 630, par. 2; Page 631, par. 1
(46) What is the truth concerning the relation between the best interests of the New Creation and their physical condition? Page 631, par. 2
(47) Why is it essential that the New Creation should “walk by faith, and not by sight”? Page 631, par. 3
(48) Is it possible for us to take the infirmities of others, as did our Lord? And was Christ’s vitality expended on behalf of His Church? Page 632, par. 1, 2
(49) What is the nature and cost of the “afflictions of Christ,” which are endured by His Body Members? Page 633, par. 1, 2
(50) How may we distinguish between suffering for righteousness’ sake and suffering for indiscretion or wrong doing? Page 633, par. 3
(51) If bodily ailments result from other than selfish or sinful causes, how should they be received and endured by the New Creature? Page 634, par. 1
(52) How should the New Creation regard their mortal bodies, and what liberty have they with respect to using legitimate remedies for the relief or cure of disease? Page 634, par. 2; Page 635, par. 1
(53) In considering our Lord’s miracles, should we take the healed ones or the Healer as our pattern? Page 636, par. 1
(54) Would it have been right for our Lord to use His spiritual powers for His temporal needs? And must not the Church fallow in His steps in this respect? Page 636, par. 2; Page 637, par. 1
(55) What Scriptures are chiefly relied upon by faith-healers? And how are these misapplied? Page 637, par. 2; Page 638, par. 1
(56) To what power did the Pharisees attribute our Lord’s miracles, and what was His reply to them? Page 638, par. 1
(57) What was the chief object of miracles in the beginning of this Age, and why should we look with suspicion upon so-called miracles in the end of the age? Page 638, par. 3; Page 639, par. 1
(58) What is the sure test of all these delusions? Page 639, par. 2
(59) If those who blaspheme the name of God perform wonderful works of healing, should we suppose the Lord is now endorsing their false teachings? Page 640, par. 1
(60) Suppose others who cure diseases are zealous in missionary work, should that change our opinion of the movement as a whole? Page 640, par. 2
(61) What are the evidences that Satan has about reached his extremity? Page 641, par. 1
(62) How shall we understand the philosophy of God’s dealings with the New Creation in subjecting them to such peculiar and fiery trials? Page 642; Page 643, par. 1
(63) What illustration in nature may help us to understand God’s providential dealings with the New Creation, and what hope have we in the ultimate overthrow of evil when it has served the Divine purpose? Page 643, par. 2
(64) What special purpose have sin and sickness served in the case of the world, as well as in that of our Lord and His “little flock”? Page 644, par. 1
(65) Since the New Creation was typified by natural Israel in many respects, why should they not expect to be free from the trials and difficulties of the world, even as Israel escaped them? Page 645, par. 1
(66) What special consolation do the Scriptures offer New Creatures who suffer divers afflictions and fiery trials? Page 646, par. 1
(67) Should our confidence in the Lord’s protecting care lead us into indifference with regard to temporal matters? And how should we examine ourselves when physical or financial calamities come upon us in spite of our best endeavors? Pages 647, 648
(68) How may we prove that the Scripture, “Who healeth all thy diseases” (Psa. 103:3), does not apply to physical diseases of the New Creation? Page 648, par. 1
(69) How does the foregoing harmonize with Mark 16: 9-20? Page 649, par. 1
(70) What were the experiences of our Lord and the Apostles with respect to physical infirmities? Pages 650 to 652. bottom of page
(71) Do we have any record of the Apostles using Divine Power for their own relief or that of other consecrated followers of Christ? How should we accept and follow their example? pp 653, 654
(72) How is the Nominal Church distinguished from the True Church of Christ? Page 654
(73) Is a wide difference between these two classes disadvantageous or beneficial to the True Church? Page 655, par. 1
(74) What has always been the position of the truly consecrated while in the nominal systems. and what service has “Babylon” rendered unto these? Page 655, par. 2
(75) In what manner is the New Creation continually subject to temptation from the Nominal Church? Page 656, par. 1
(76) What is the exhortation of the Apostle with respect to the armor of God? What is this armor, and why is it necessary to put on “the whole armor” in the present day? Page 657, par. 1
(77) What does the Girdle represent? Page 657, par. 2
(78) What does the Breastplate signify? p 657, par. 3
(79) What do the Sandals represent? Page 657,.par. 4
(80) What is the Shield, and why is it absolutely indispensable? Page 657, par. 5
(81) What is the Helmet of Salvation, and why is it so especially important in this day? Page 658, par. 1
(82) What is the only piece of offensive armor possessed by the New Creation? And how can it be obtained and used? Page 658, par. 2