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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study IX.—The Judgment of the New Creation

JULY 7

(26) Why do we need the Lord to direct our hearts into the love of God? P. 409, par. 3.

“I JUDGE NOT MINE OWN SELF, HE THAT JUDGETH ME IS THE LORD”

(27) Is it possible to judge ourselves unmercifully? If so, what Scriptures should we remember and apply? P. 410, par. 1, 2, 3.

(28) Is there danger of our going to the opposite extreme, and what is the cause for so doing, and what the remedy? P. 411, par. 1.

THE CHURCH SHOULD JUDGE SOME MATTERS

(29) Cite some instances in which the Church should judge. P. 412, par. 1.

(30) Who only, as individuals, would have the authority to excommunicate an offending member? P. 412, par. 2, first half.

JULY 14

(31) What would be the effect of continuing to recognize the offender as a fellow-member of the New Creation? P. 413, top.

(32) Paraphrase the Apostle’s advice to the Church as given in 1 Cor. 5. P. 413, par. 1.

(33) Should brethren in the Church go into worldly law courts to secure justice? P. 413, par. 2, 3, first half.

(34) What offenses would debar from the Kingdom, and therefore from fellowship in the Church? P. 414, top and par. 1.

JULY 21

“IF THY BROTHER TRESPASS AGAINST THEE”

(35) Outline the Divine arrangement for settling disputes and trespasses as between brethren. P. 414, par. 2 to P. 416.

(36) How is the decision of the Church to be accepted by all? And how are those who oppose such decision to be treated by fellow-members, and why? P. 416, par. 1.

(37) In the event of the offender’s repentance, how should he be considered by the Church? P. 416, par. 2.

(38) Supposing the offender acknowledges his fault and makes amends to the best of his ability, what should be the attitude of the offended brother towards him, and should there be any limit to his forgiveness if the fault be repeated and apologized for time after time? P. 417, par. 1.

JULY 28

OFFENSES AGAINST THE CHURCH.

(39) In the case of offenses against the whole ecclesia, or the cause we represent, what course should be pursued? P. 417, par. 2 to P. 418, first eight lines.

(40) In a case of slander against the elders, or any of them, how should the Church proceed? P. 418, par. 1, 2.

“WE MUST ALL APPEAR BEFORE THE TRIBUNAL OF CHRIST.”

(41) Explain 2 Cor. 5:10. P. 418, par. 3.

(42) Cite and explain other Scriptures which refer to the Church’s judgment. P. 419, par. 1.

(43) What elements of Christian character will be most severely tested in the Church’s judgment or trial? P. 419, par. 2.

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— June 1, 1912 —