The Bride in Genesis

By Arlen L. Chitwood

www.lampbroadcast.org

Review/Study Questions

Contents/Foreword/Introduction

  1. What was the specific purpose for which man was created that was revealed at his creation? And what was the “only means” in which he could fulfill this purpose, without which there could be no fulfillment?
  1. Why did Adam, though not deceived, partake of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil following Eve’s partaking of this tree? And how does Adam’s actions relate to Christ and the redemption of man? And regarding this subject, what is the benefit in studying Scripture if person begins and views the matter after the manner in which God set it forth in His Word?
  1. What was the “one means alone” in which Christ revealed Himself to the two disciples on the Emmaus road? And how has God structured His Word? And where must any correct study surrounding anything that God has revealed about His Son begin? And regarding the same, how must this be viewed?
  1. What is the advantage of paying attention to typology to the Bible student; and, on the other hand, what is the penalty if typology is ignored? And where does biblical typology begin?
  1. In what “fashion” and “structure” is the entire account in the opening verses of Genesis arranged? And in what verses can the entire 7,000-year history of man be seen? And what are the four parts of that which God revealed throughout all of subsequent Scripture be seen beginning with the creation of the heavens and the earth?
  1. How is Adam the original type of the coming Redeemer in Genesis chapter three? And what in Genesis chapter four forms a type of the death of Christ at the hands of Israel?
  1. What typology is seen in Enoch, Methuselah, Noah, and the Flood in Genesis chapters five through eight? And what is the typology associated with Melchizedek in Genesis? And how significant is the typology associated with Joseph in Genesis?
  1. During His early ministry, from what did Jesus draw in order to teach spiritual lessons concerning His person? And what are some specific examples? And during His later ministry what teaching format (tool) did He use, which may only be understood when associated with Old Testament types and symbols?
  2. From where did the writer of Hebrews derive the major portion of the teachings in his book? And what are chapters three and four of Hebrews built around? And what is the key to a correct interpretation and understanding of Hebrews 6:4-6? And in light of that revealed about him in the Old Testament, what (only) scope can the things said about Melchizedek in Hebrews be seen?
  1. What typology is used in chapters eight through ten in Hebrews? And what typology is used in chapters eleven and twelve?
  1. What portion of Old Testament history can be placed outside the scope of biblical typology? And as a “basic value,” what must be included in a Bible commentary dealing with Old Testament history? And why would this be so?
  1. When Christ said, “Search the Scriptures” in John 5:39, to what was he referring? And to what does the word “search” (in the Greek) in this verse imply? And to not do as the word implies, then what will be the result?
  1. According to Luke 24:27, to whom does all the Old Testament pertains? And what exactly does the Old Testament Scriptures reveal pertaining to this person? And how does the book of Revelation relate to this subject?
  1. What is a basic, fundamental rule to remember about types? And what is the definition (meaning) of this rule? And what may later types add to this rule? And what is another fundamental rule “in the area of doctrine,” which should be remembered about types?
  1. How does the author describe the relationship between types and antitypes? And what two scriptural illustrations does he use to support this relationship? And “contrary to common belief,” what is another fundamental rule to remember about types? And if types could be followed to their “nth degree,” then what would be the conclusion?
  1. As “what” did all events in the Old Testament happen? And this was done for what purpose? And according to F. B. Meyer, how accurate are types?

Chapter One

  1. What two things does the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis chapters one through three provide the student of God’s Word? And what do the experiences of Adam and Eve prefigure? And what do the basic principles relating to the formation of the bride and the redemptive work of the Son set forth? And how permanent are these principles?
  1. At the “very beginning,” where was Eve created? And how does this relate to her “coming into existence”? And separated from Eve, what would be the condition of Adam? And once this condition changed, how did God look upon it?
  1. Where did the bride of Christ exist in eternity past? And what had to happen before the bride could be brought forth in time? And where did this “happening” take place? And what were the two elements that proceeded from Christ that were necessary to bring into existence the bride of Christ? And what will be the condition of the Son once the bride is presented back to Him?
  1. How must God’s past work of bringing Adam’s bride into existence and God’s present work of bringing Christ’s bride into existence be studied? And how does the “making” of the bride in Genesis 2:22 compare to the “building” of the Church in Matthew 16:18?
  1. What is the meaning of the Greek word that is translated as “church” in the Bible? And relative to time, how is this word used in two different ways? And what is the meaning of the Greek word that is translated “adoption” in the Bible? And what eventually will be the relationship between these two Greek words? And how is this relationship expressed in Philippians 3:11? And when will that which is expressed in Philippians 3:11 take place?
  1. In a “future day” how can the following statement be explained: “ALL of the bride will be of Christ’s body, but not ALL of His body”? And in that day, what will be the composition of that part of His body that is not determined to be the “bride”? And how does the type (the bride of Adam) clarify the antitype (the bride of Christ)?
  1. Where must a person look in order to understand the place of both blood and water in the formation of the bride? And how does Israel’s worship in the temple reflect and clarify the place of these two elements in the formation of the bride?
  1. Under what aspect of Christ’s ministry is continual cleansing seen at the laver (in the type of temple worship) effected? And what is the basis of this aspect of Christ’s ministry? And who must “take action” for this ministry to be effective? And what is this action?
  1. How does the historical account recorded in John 13:8-10 reflect the necessity of cleansing for the bride of Christ, which are taught in spiritual lessons drawn from the tabernacle? And what is the “play” on the words in this scriptural passage, which are translated “wash”? And how should the “play on these words” be understood in regards to the necessity of cleansing for the bride of Christ?
  1. On what basis did Satan deal with Eve in Genesis chapter three in order to bring about the fall of Adam? And in Eve’s response to Satan, what two things did she do relative to God’s Word? And then, what did Satan do relative to God’s Word?
  1. What two things are seen in how Satan dealt with Eve in Genesis chapter three? And what is the “rule of first-mention” in Scripture? And how does this relate to Satan’s methods subsequent to his actions in Genesis chapter three?
  1. Down through the years, how has Satan and his ministers appeared to man? And what has his primary attack always been, i.e., to whom and using what specifically? And this being the case, what is of vital importance to Christians, which is described by the author as “the final court of appeals”?
  1. Who was the “supplanter” of Satan’s kingdom? And did Satan approach his supplanter? And in what position did Eve’s sin place Adam?
  1. What were the three commands that God gave to Adam?
  1. Why was the eating of the fruit of the tree of life to provide for man’s perpetual existence through the endless ages not the purpose for the tree in the garden? And, according to the author, what is the only logical conclusion to be drawn had Adam eaten of the tree of life before the fall, which would have prevented “what,” relative to the creation of man? And understanding what things are intimately connected to understanding God’s purpose for the tree of life in the garden?
  1. What relevance did God’s command for Adam to “cling to his wife” have to Eve’s eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil? And why was the eating the forbidden fruit the only course of action that Adam could take after Eve had eaten it? And “not being deceived” (as Eve) and eating the forbidden fruit, what then did God do? And why was Adam’s subsequent removal from the garden in Eden not God’s judgment upon man for his sin? And this being the case, then why was man removed?
  1. How does Adam eating the forbidden fruit in the “type” clarify what Christ did on the cross in the “antitype”? And what two things are set forth in the first three chapters of Genesis? And what specifically are these two things?

Chapter Two

  1. What are the five chapters in Genesis that set forth “in type” the complete history of Israel and the Church, from the birth of Israel’s Messiah to that future time when Israel’s Messiah returns and restores the kingdom to the nation? In what “sense” did Abraham receive his son according to Hebrews 11:19 (recounting events in Genesis 22:1-14)? What is the meaning of the Greek word, which is translated as the “sense” of the previous question?
  1. Considering the meaning of the word translated as the “sense” in the previous question, then how does the account of Abraham and his son in Hebrews affect previous truths (accounts) in the Old Testament? And this being the case, then of what “types” are Abraham, Isaac, Abraham’s two wives, and his servant? And this being the case, then what one thing is pointed to when Abraham sends his “servant” into Mesopotamia to procure a bride for his son between the time Sarah dies and the time he marries Keturah?
  1. How does the birth of Isaac typify the birth of Christ? And how does the offering of Isaac as a sacrifice typify the death and resurrection of Christ. And what is the meaning of the name of this place of this sacrifice after it was renamed?
  1. What is typified by Sarah’s death following the offering of Isaac? And what is typified by Abraham sending his servant into Mesopotamia to procure a bride for Isaac? And what is typified by Abraham’s remarriage to Keturah following the completion of his servant’s mission in Mesopotamia?
  1. According to the type, when must the proper time in which events surrounding the procurement of a bride for God’s Son occur?
  1. What is typified by the age of Abraham? And what is typified by Abraham’s servant? And what is typified by the covenant between Abraham and his servant?
  1. What does the number “ten” signify in Scripture? And why were ten camels required to be taken by Abraham’s servant into Mesopotamia? And what is typified by “all of the master’s goods”? And how do they relate to the bride of Christ? And do all who are not the bride of Christ understand “all of the Master’s goods”?
  1. How is “divine intervention” seen in Abraham’s servant meeting Rebekah at the well in Mesopotamia? And what is typified by the well? And what is typified by Rebekah coming to the well?
  1. What are the “qualities of the bride” as seen in Rebekah? And out of what “family” is the bride of Christ being called? And for what are the “children”/“son” of God waiting? And how do they relate to “Abraham’s seed”?
  1. In what New Testament parable given by Christ is the “virgin” aspect of the bride further illustrated? And why do the subjects of this parable not represent Israel? And in fact, what does Israel represent in the present dispensation? And when will this representation change? And what is typified by the New Testament parable mentioned above, overall and in specifics?
  1. What is the parallel drawn by the author between the brides of Isaac, Jacob, and Moses? And what is typified by the bride being able to draw water from the well? And what parallel truth is found by comparing Ephesians 5:18-20 with Colossians 3:16, 17? And how is this relevant to the calling out of the bride of Christ?
  1. What is typified by the “riches of Abraham” that were given to Rebekah and even to some of her family? And what will one have little problem with if he understands the work of the Holy Spirit in the world as set forth in Genesis 24? Why is the Spirit’s work relative to the “gospel of grace” not peculiar to this dispensation, and why does it have absolutely nothing to do with the reason why the Spirit was sent into the world in the antitype of that seen in Genesis 24, on the day of Pentecost in 30 A.D.?
  1. What is the Spirit’s peculiar work during this dispensation? And what is the Spirit’s continuing work effective throughout all dispensations?
  1. What is typified by Rebekah’s acceptance of the invitation made to her by Abraham’s servant? And what typical adverse reaction is also seen as a result of her acceptance of this invitation? And what is typified by the way the servant meets Rebekah and her damsels and their return to Abraham and Isaac?
  1. What is typified by the meeting of Isaac and Rebekah? And where will the truth of this in the antitype, as seen in the type, occur? And for what time is the entire creation — presently groaning and travailing under the bondage of sin — waiting, when the true Hallelujah Chorus will be sung (Revelation 19)?

Chapter Three