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Instructions: 1. Read STUDY I in "The Divine Plan of the Ages" and look up the scripture citations. 2. Fill in the blanks and submit your answers to us for checking. 3. Your answers will be checked and returned to you for your future studies. 4. Go on to STUDY II after you have successfully completed the first lesson.
1. Did God foreknow the end of his plan as it relates to man from the beginning? Isaiah 46:9-11; Acts 15:18
2. Has the period in which sin is permitted been a dark night to humanity, never to be forgotten?
3. The Sun of Righteousness will bring and . Malachi 4:2
4. Joy will come "in the morning" to the groaning creation because has promised it. Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 35:10
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1. The whole creation is and travailing in pain because of disobedience. Romans 8:22; Romans 5:12
2. The great Creator is preparing a of fat things for man. Isaiah 25:6-8
3. Are God's thoughts and ways higher than those of man? Isaiah 55:8-10
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1. The past is called the that was. (II Peter 3:6} Evil has predominated during the second dispensation or that now is. (Galatians 1:4) The third dispensation will be a without end. Isaiah 45:17
2. It is now possible to understand "present" truth because we are in the dawning of the day. Isaiah 21:12; Isaiah 52:7, 8; Daniel 12:9-12; Matthew 24:45-47; Psalm 89:15
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1. All faith should be built upon the word of . Psalm 119:105; II Timothy 3:16, 17
2. In order to understand the truth it is necessary to with the Lord by means of the scriptures. Isaiah 1:18; Acts 17:2; Luke 24:32
3. The foundation of God's throne is . Psalm 89:14
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1. It ia necessary to search the if one is to learn the truth. John 5:39; Acts 17:10, 11; II Timothy 2:15, 16
2. The Bible reveals God's . Revelation 1:1-3; Genesis 22:15-18; Acts 15:14-17
3. The spirit of guides the truth seeker into all truth. I Corinthians 2:9, 10; John 16:13; Isaiah 61:1-3
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1. Is the truth progressive, shining more and more unto the perfect day? Proverbs 4:18
2. The truth seeker should shun and vain babblings. II Timothy 2:16-18
3. Some of the divinely appointed helps are , , and . Ephesians 4:11-16
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1. Do many people believe certain doctrines because others do so and teach error in all good conscience? Acts 26:9
2. The truth seeker should empty his vessel of the muddy waters of and fill it at the fountain of . I Corinthians 5:6, 7; John 17:17
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1. The author of "The Divine Plan of the Ages" endeavored to be as brief as possible because of the of our day.
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1. Is thorough and orderly study of the divine revelation necessary? I Timothy 4:15, 16; II Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 2:1
2. Are the subjects of our Lord's second presence, the symbols, and the prophecies of the Bible often neglected? II Peter 3:1-5; I Thessalonians 5:6, 7
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1. Do the angels desire to understand the revealed purposes of God? I Peter 1:12
2. Prophecy is given to acquaint the student with events and to note the fulfilment of prophecies pertaining to the and the . I Peter 1:10, 11 Luke 10:21; II Timothy 3:16, 17
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1. Has the heavenly Father endeavored to convert the world during the Gospel Age? Isaiah 6:9, 10; Acts 28:25-27
2. Did Jesus at the first advent endeavor to convert the world? Mark 4:11, 12
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1. Upon whom must one call if he is to be saved? Acts 4:12
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1. In 1886 the population of earth was approximately ; today it is .
2. In 1886 the percentage of the heathen was approximately %; today it is %.
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1. Are all church members fully consecrated to the Lord?
2. How many will be of the "little flock"? Revelation 14:1; Luke 12:32
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1. During the past 6000 years, have vast multitudes died in unbelief? Matthew 7:13
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1. Did it ever enter into the mind of the great Creator to everlastingly torment any of his creatures? Jeremiah 32:34, 35
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1. How many die every 24 hours?
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1. The world's judgment day will be a righteous one because there will be a judge. Acts 17:31
2. Did Isaiah prophesy of the darkness of the civilized world and the gross darkness of the heathen? Isaiah 60:2, 3
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1. Has the darkness in the world been such as could be felt? Romans 1:18-25
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1. Is the unfolding and blessing of the truth now coming to the sincere, the pure in heart? Revelation 3:18
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1. Is it possible to reason with the Lord? Isaiah 1:18
2. In order to clearly apprehend the truth, one must have what? Hebrews 11:6
3. Light is sown for the . Psalm 97:11
4. God's lights our path. Psalm 119:105
5. The path of the justified is as the shining . Proverbs 4:18
6. None is perfect because of sin. Romans 3:10; Romans 5:12
7. Are the justified privileged to see the present unfolding of God's plan as well as things to come? Romans 5:1, 2
8. Are there due seasons during which the truth becomes due to be understood? Matthew 24:45; II Peter 1:12
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1. The who have faith in the promises rejoice in the Lord.
2. Some sit in darkness because of their and unconcern. Matthew 14:31; Luke 12:28; Psalm 1:1
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1. The holy scriptures make one . II Timothy 3:15
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1. The hidden things of are being brought to light during the dawning of the Millennial Age. Isaiah 21:12
2. Since a new day is dawning the hidden things of darkness are being . I Corinthians 4:5; Zechariah 14:6, 7
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1. God promised Abraham that in his seed all the of the earth will be blessed. Genesis 22:15-18
2. The law was a of good things to come. Hebrews 10:1
3. Israel, as a whole, did not accept our Lord at the first advent; because of unbelief they were . Romans 11:20, 25
4. Because of the unbelief of many Jews, the invitation to become joint-heirs with Christ went to the in 36 A.D.
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1. The spiritual phase of the kingdom will be composed of a flock. Luke 12:32; Romans 8:17; II Timothy 2:11
2. Life and were brought to light by . II Timothy 1:10
3. The spirit of enables one to understand spiritual things. John 16:12, 13; I Corinthians 2:12-14
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1. The majority in the church began to neglect the word after the fell asleep. Acts 20:28-31; II Thessalonians 2:3-7
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1. The mystery of iniquity began to be revealed at the time of the . II Thessalonians 2:7
2. Some of the reformers were , , and .
3. The creeds of men are still believed by the .
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1. Are special features of truth constantly becoming due?
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1. In God's word there is for the babes and strong for those more developed. I Peter 2:2; Hebrews 5:14
2. Truth called "meat in due season" is now being served by our returned Lord through the and wise servant. Luke 12:42
3. Can new things be brought forth from the creeds of the various sects? Matthew 13:52
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1. Is God's character misrepresented by the creeds of men? Isaiah 29:13
2. The word of God will make one . II Timothy 3:15-17; I Timothy 4:16
3. The faithful student should be able to express his . I Peter 3:15
4. The dawn of the Millennial day brings as well as trouble. II Peter 1:19; II Peter 3:10
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1. Men in darkness and among the ungodly. Some in the light and for the prize. Isaiah 42:7; Psalm 1:1; Hebrews 12:1
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1. Is perfection of knowledge a thing of the past? I Corinthians 13:9, 10
2. God has made known to the fully consecrated the mystery of his which he purposed in himself. Ephesians 1:9, 10, 17, 18; Ephesians 3:4-6
3. The angels and the prophets could not understand the mystery of God's will because they were not invited to become the bride of . I Peter 1:10-13
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1. Did the apostles have different degrees of insight into God's plan? Acts 10:28; Acts 11:1-3; Galatians 2:11-14
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1. The entire church has benefited by the visions and revelations given to the Apostle . II Corinthians 12:4; Galatians 2:2
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1. Does a blessing await those who study the book of Revelation as well as the entire Bible? Revelation 1:1-3
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1. Did Luther understand some of the book of Revelation?
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1. More truth is now due to be understood during the harvest of the Gospel age and the dawning of the Millennial age because our Lord is at the door . Revelation 3:20