1.
After Peter declared that Jesus was the Christ the Son of the living God, Jesus told Peter (whose name means ‘rock’) that upon this rock, He (Jesus) was going to build His church. Was Jesus referring to the truth of what Peter stated or was he referring to Peter the Apostle?
Correct Answer
A. The truth of what Peter said
Explanation
Jesus was referring to the truth of what Peter said. Peter declared that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus acknowledged this truth by saying that upon this rock, He was going to build His church. Jesus was not referring to Peter himself as the foundation of the church, but rather to the truth that Peter proclaimed. This statement by Peter was a pivotal moment in affirming Jesus' identity and mission, and Jesus recognized the importance of this truth in establishing His church.
2.
The universal/invisible church is all of God’s people in all times and all places. It is made up of all the true believers. With that in mind, can a person be part of a local church without being a part of the universal church? Yes or No?
Correct Answer
A. Yes
Explanation
A person can be in a local church and still not be a true believer and thus a part of God’s universal church.
3.
Which gift in the Body of Christ is the most important?
Correct Answer
E. None of the above
Explanation
They are all equally important
4.
According to John 17:20-23, the thing that is the most effective in getting people to believe in Jesus is
Correct Answer
C. Unity of Believers
Explanation
According to John 17:20-23, Jesus prays for the unity of believers, stating that through their unity, the world will believe that God sent Jesus. This suggests that unity among believers is the most effective way to get people to believe in Jesus. It implies that when believers are united and demonstrate love and harmony among themselves, it becomes a powerful testimony to the truth of Jesus' message and the reality of God.
5.
Which of the following is NOT something that makes a church a church according to Acts chapters 1-2?
Correct Answer
B. Singing and musical instruments
Explanation
According to Acts chapters 1-2, preaching and teaching the Word, baptism and the Lord's Supper, and fellowship and prayer are all mentioned as important aspects of a church. However, singing and musical instruments are not explicitly mentioned as criteria for what makes a church a church in these chapters. Therefore, singing and musical instruments are NOT something that makes a church a church according to Acts chapters 1-2.
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According to Acts 2:42 the four things that helped the new Christians grow was the Apostles teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread (Lord’s Supper) and church discipline.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
It is prayer, not church discipline
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The most effective way to evangelize is to serve the needs of people. They’ll get the gospel part of it in what we do rather than by what we say.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
We need both the words and the works of Jesus to effectively witness
8.
Which of the following is NOT a form of Church government we discussed?
Correct Answer
A. The Ecclesiastical form of government
Explanation
The correct answer is "The Ecclesiastical form of government." This is because the question asks for a form of Church government that was not discussed, and all the other options (Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational) were mentioned in the discussion.
9.
Which denominations use the congregational form of church government?
Correct Answer
C. Baptist, Lutheran, Congregationalist
Explanation
The denominations that use the congregational form of church government are Baptist, Lutheran, and Congregationalist. This means that these denominations have a system where the local congregation has the authority to make decisions and govern the church, rather than being governed by a higher hierarchical structure.
10.
In the Presbyterian form of church government there are two types of elders. They are:
Correct Answer
A. Teaching and Ruling Elders
Explanation
In the Presbyterian form of church government, there are two types of elders: Teaching and Ruling Elders. Teaching Elders are responsible for preaching and teaching the Word of God, while Ruling Elders are responsible for the governance and leadership of the church. This division of roles allows for a balance between the spiritual guidance and the practical administration of the church.