Basic Precepts

Question 1

What does Isaiah 1:16 instruct regarding baptism?

Answer 1

wash you, make you clean

This verse emphasizes the importance of purification.

Question 2

According to Matthew 3:6, who baptized in the Jordan?

Answer 2

were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins

This highlights the act of confession associated with baptism.

Question 3

What does John 15:3 say about being clean?

Answer 3

now ye are clean through the word

This indicates the cleansing power of the word.

Question 4

What does Ephesians 5:26 refer to in relation to baptism?

Answer 4

washing of water by the word

This connects baptism with the concept of spiritual cleansing.

Question 5

What is the significance of 1 Peter 3:21 regarding baptism?

Answer 5

baptism answer of a ‘good conscience’

This verse links baptism to the idea of a clear conscience.

Question 6

What does Psalms 147:19-20 state about the Bible?

Answer 6

sheweth his word unto Jacob

This verse emphasizes the special relationship between God and Israel.

Question 7

According to Romans 3:1-2, what was committed to the Israelites?

Answer 7

unto them were committed the oracles of God

This highlights the responsibility of Israel in preserving God’s word.

Question 8

In Genesis 42:7-8, who was mistaken for an Egyptian?

Answer 8

Joseph mistaken for Egyptian

This illustrates the cultural appearance of Joseph in Egypt.

Question 9

What does Exodus 2:19 say about Moses?

Answer 9

Moses looked Egyptian

This indicates how Moses was perceived in Egypt.

Question 10

What does Deuteronomy 7:6 declare about Israel?

Answer 10

above all people

This verse emphasizes Israel’s chosen status.

Question 11

What does Jeremiah 10:1-5 criticize?

Answer 11

christmas tree

This verse highlights the pagan origins of the Christmas tree.

Question 12

What does Acts 7:37-38 refer to as the church in the wilderness?

Answer 12

church in the wilderness

This refers to the assembly of Israel during the Exodus.

Question 13

What does Isaiah 43:10 say about Israel?

Answer 13

my servant whom I have chosen

This reaffirms Israel’s role as God’s chosen people.

Question 14

According to Matthew 19:9, what happens if a man marries another?

Answer 14

and shall marry another

This verse addresses the issue of divorce and remarriage.

Question 15

What does 1 Corinthians 7:39 state about marriage?

Answer 15

bound by the law as long as her husband liveth

This emphasizes the binding nature of marriage in biblical law.

Question 16

What does Sirach 25:1 say about a good wife?

Answer 16

agree

This highlights the importance of harmony in marriage.

Question 17

What does 1 John 4:20 say about hatred?

Answer 17

hateth his brother, he is a liar

This verse connects love for others with truthfulness.

Question 18

According to Romans 8:29, who did God foreknow?

Answer 18

whom he did foreknow

This verse discusses God’s foreknowledge of His people.

Question 19

What does John 14:26 refer to as the Comforter?

Answer 19

the Holy Ghost

This verse identifies the Holy Ghost as a source of comfort.

Question 20

What does Isaiah 28:9-10 say about reading the Bible?

Answer 20

precept must be upon precept

This emphasizes the methodical approach to understanding scripture.

Question 21

What does Leviticus 15:16-18 discuss regarding the seed of copulation?

Answer 21

seed of copulation

This verse addresses the laws concerning childbirth.

Question 22

What does Deuteronomy 7:3-4 say about interracial marriage?

Answer 22

neither shalt thou make marriages with them

This verse warns against marrying outside of Israel.

Question 23

What does Isaiah 14:1-2 say about Israel’s future?

Answer 23

Israel shall possess them servants and handmaids

This verse speaks of Israel’s restoration and dominance.

Question 24

What does Romans 9:4-5 declare about the New Testament?

Answer 24

Paul declares his kinsman

This emphasizes the New Testament’s focus on Israel.

Question 25

What does **Jeremiah 30:16** say about nations going into **captivity**?

Answer 25

shall go into captivity ## Footnote This verse discusses the consequences of disobedience.

Question 26

What does **Revelation 13:10** state about captivity?

Answer 26

He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity ## Footnote This verse emphasizes the principle of justice regarding captivity.

Question 27

What is the **new covenant** mentioned in **Jeremiah 31:31-33**?

Answer 27

A new covenant with Israel ## Footnote This covenant signifies a renewed relationship between God and Israel.

Question 28

According to **Romans 9:4-5**, who does Paul declare as his kinsman?

Answer 28

Israel ## Footnote This highlights Paul's connection to the Israelites.

Question 29

What does **Deuteronomy 28:29, 33** describe about oppression?

Answer 29

Oppressed and spoiled evermore ## Footnote This verse reflects the continuous state of oppression faced.

Question 30

According to **Proverbs 3:31**, what should one not do regarding the oppressor?

Answer 30

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways ## Footnote This advises against adopting the ways of the oppressor.

Question 31

What does **Genesis 3:16** say about women?

Answer 31

Greatly multiply thy sorrow ## Footnote This verse addresses the consequences of the fall on women.

Question 32

In **1 Corinthians 11:2-9**, what is emphasized regarding ordinances?

Answer 32

Keep the ordinances ## Footnote This stresses the importance of adhering to established practices.

Question 33

What does **Deuteronomy 28:37** indicate about the Israelites?

Answer 33

Bywords ## Footnote This refers to the loss of identity and the use of derogatory terms.

Question 34

According to **Isaiah 60:11-12**, what may happen to their kings?

Answer 34

Their kings may be brought ## Footnote This suggests a future recognition of the Gentiles' leaders.

Question 35

What does **Matthew 19:28** refer to in the context of regeneration?

Answer 35

In the regeneration ## Footnote This speaks to the future restoration and renewal of life.

Question 36

What does **Genesis 2:1-2** state about the Sabbath?

Answer 36

Made holy ## Footnote This indicates the sanctity of the Sabbath day.

Question 37

What does **Psalms 50:5** instruct regarding saints?

Answer 37

Gather my saints unto me ## Footnote This verse calls for the assembly of the faithful.

Question 38

According to **Isaiah 45:17**, who shall be saved?

Answer 38

Israel shall be saved ## Footnote This emphasizes the promise of salvation specifically for Israel.

Question 39

What does **Leviticus 25:44-47** say about strangers?

Answer 39

They shall be your possession ## Footnote This outlines the laws regarding the treatment of strangers.

Question 40

What does **Joshua 1:8** advise regarding study?

Answer 40

Meditate day and night ## Footnote This encourages continuous reflection on the teachings.

Question 41

What does **Matthew 4:4** indicate about living?

Answer 41

Live by bread alone ## Footnote This highlights the necessity of spiritual nourishment.

Question 42

What does **Psalms 104:3** describe regarding clouds?

Answer 42

Who maketh the clouds his chariot ## Footnote This metaphorically depicts God's majesty and power.

Question 43

According to **Romans 13:10**, what is love?

Answer 43

Fulfilling of the law ## Footnote This defines love in the context of obedience to God's commandments.

Question 44

What does **Joel 2:32** promise about deliverance?

Answer 44

In Jerusalem shall be deliverance ## Footnote This verse foretells a time of salvation for the people.

Question 45

What does **Isaiah 45:17** say about the world?

Answer 45

Israel world without end ## Footnote This emphasizes the eternal nature of Israel's significance.