Malack BI 322 - Test 3

What means Greek, ecclesia; a called out assembly?

Church

What means Greek, sunagoge; gathered, gathering (also translated "assembly")?

Synagogue

What means all believers (regenerate persons), from Pentecost to Rapture/first resurrection (regardless of affiliation)?

Universal church

What is a specific local congregation of believers?

Local Church

What is Christ's command to evangelize all people and to disciple converts?

Great Commission

What is Greek, poimen; a shepherd (responsible for nourishing & protecting the congregation)

Pastor

What is Greek, episkopos; an overseer (responsible for the administration & management of ministry)

Bishop

What is Greek, presbuteros; a senior (responsible for biblical counsel/wisdom & spiritual leadership)?

Elder

What is Greek, diakonos; a minister (responsible primarily for physical needs of the congregation)?

Deacon

What is an outward duty prescribed by Christ to be performed by His church (a ceremonial observation)?

Ordinance

What is "sign of the sacred"; a false view of ecclesiastical ceremonies in which the participant is believed to receive grace in and through participation?

Sacrament

What is the false view of the Lord's Supper in which the elements (bread and cup) become the body and blood of Christ?

Transubstantiation

What is the false view of the Lord's Supper in which the elements (bread and cup) are mystically joined with the presence of Christ (i.e., "communion")?

Consubstantiation

What is the (also, Representation) biblical view of the Lord's Supper in which the elements (bread and cup) picture the body and blood of Christ?

Commemoration

Which verses go with: In the Old Testament, Israel's calling was to represent God to the world?

Exodus 19:3-6

Which verses go with: In the Church Age, the Christian's calling is to represent Christ to the world?

Matthew 28:18-20

Which verse go with: Christian interaction with other believers is a means of evangelism?

John 13:35

Which verses go with: The Lord's Supper is a memorial of Christ's broken body and shed blood?

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Which verses go with: Christ gave ministers to the church to help believers mature in Christ?

Ephesians 4:11-13

Which verses go with: The qualifications of a pastor?

1 Timothy 3:1-7

Which verses go with: The qualifications of a deacon?

1 Timothy 3:8-12

Which verses go with: Now the Church's job is to represent God to the world?

1 Peter 2:9-10

Which verses go with: "Pastor," "Bishop," and "Elder" all refer to the same office of the Church?

1 Peter 5:1-2

What is the Church?

An assembly and the family of God

What is the family of God?

1. All believers

2. Spiritual relationship

3. Not tied to location

What is the church?

1. A gathered group

2. Organized

3. Functioning together

- Every believer is in the family of God, Not every believer is part of the same church.

How is the church described?

It is a body

It is a bride

It is a family

It is a building (not literally!)

How is the church described as a body?

- Main idea: Unity with diversity (many members, different functions, one body)

- Every member matters and is connected

- Christ's role: Head (Col. 1:18)

- A disconnected Christian contradicts the design of the church

How is the church described as a bride?

- Main idea: Unity with purity (Christ loves and died for the church to present it holy)

- The church is not just organized under Christ; it is loved by Christ

- The church lives in light of Christ's return

How is the church described as a family?

- Main idea: Unity with relationship (shared identity, mutual care, and responsibility)

- Christianity is not meant to be lived in isolation-we have a responsibility to others in our congregation

How is the church described as a building?

- Main idea: Unity with growth

- Christ is the cornerstone, believers are living stones, the structure is growing

- God is not just building individuals He is building people

What are the two aspects of the church?

Assembly (gathered people)

Institution (structured mission)

What is the Old Testament view of the church?

Emphasizes continuity in the people of God

Salvation has always been by grace through faith

What is the John the Baptist view of the church's beginning?

Began with his ministry of gathering and baptizing

What is the Gospel ministry view of the church's beginning?

Began during Christ's earthly ministry.

What is the Pentecost view of the church's beginning?

Began in Acts 2 when the Spirit came publicly. (major turning point)

Where did the growth of the church happen?

Jerusalem

Judaea & Samaria

Ends of the earth

What is NOT the power of the church?

Natural ability

Personality

Organization

What IS the power of the church?

Christ's finished work

The Holy Spirit's indwelling

What is the purpose of the Church?

Bear witness to the finished work of Christ.

Prayer and the ministry of the word of God.

Edify believers.

Edify believers for....

For the perfecting of the saints

For the work of the ministry

For the edifying of the body of Christ

Mutual spiritual ministry

Evangelism

What should we NOT do to the church?

Redesign it

Accessorize it

Improve it by innovation