Church and Terminology
what is the gathered assembly of believers united in Christ as His body
Church
This system emphasizes rule by bishops and archbishops
Episcopal
What does atonement literally mean?
Covering
What is the first covenant God made with Israel?
Abrahamic Covenant
What is the main goal of the church when it gathers ?
Edification
Local church
This system emphasizes authority of a plurality of elders
Presbyterian
What offering expresses thanksgiving
Peace offering
What covenant made Israel a nation?
Mosaic Covenant
What is the mission of the church when it scatters?
Evangelism
What is the universal church?
All believers in Christ, past and present
This system emphasizes local church autonomy and democracy
Congregational
What feast is associated with the giving of the law
Pentecost
Israel is called this because they mediate God’s blessings to nations
Kingdom of Priests
what principle allows anything not forbidden in Scripture for worship?
What is a sojourner?
A temporary inhabitant in a land not his own
This view emphasizes the Holy Spirit guiding individuals over church authority
Preaching of the Word
Right administration of ordinances
Church discipline
Israel is called “firstborn” meaning this
first in privilege and preeminence
One of the three marks of a true church involving accountability
What are ordinances?
Ceremonial observances like baptism and the Lord’s Supper
what is it called when Leaders AND members share responsibility for doctrinal purity?
Church accountability
True or false: the main purpose of worship is evangelism
False
God’s plan includes both Israel and this group
Gentiles
Lord's supper and baptism