Floods Upon The Dry Ground by Charles P. Schmitt

Study Questions: Chapter 1

1. According to Paul's statements in Ephesians 2:12-19 and 3:4-6, did he view the Church as a separate kingdom from Israel or as a further, fuller extension of the true Israel of God of the Old Testament?
   
   
2. From what sources did Paul draw his inspired understandings of the people of God as a corporate man? Quote references.
   
   
3. In what two principal ways did the Hebrew culture prepare the world for the coming of Jesus Christ?
   
   
4. What two contributions did the Greek culture make to this preparation?
   
   
5. What major contribution did the Roman civilization make to the "fullness of times," preparing the way for the coming of the Messiah?