What is the Church?
What does the Greek word ekklesia mean?
“A called out assembly.”
Who said, “I will build my church”?
Jesus (Matt. 16:18)
Name one form of church government
Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Congregational
What are the two ordinances of the church?
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
What is the main goal of the church?
To worship God.
The church is not a building. What does it actually refer to?
The people redeemed by the blood of Christ
When did the church begin?
At Pentecost (Acts 2)
Which form of government gives all members equal say in decisions?
Congregational
What does baptism symbolize?
Identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
Name one ministry of the church
Making disciples, assisting members, evangelizing the world, reflecting Christ
What are the two aspects of the church?
The Universal Church and the Local Church
How many believers were in the first church in Jerusalem at the start?
About 120 (Acts 1:15)
What is one of the biblical terms for “pastor”?
Elder, Pastor (shepherd), Bishop (overseer).
What does the bread and cup represent in the Lord’s Supper?
The body and blood of Christ
What is discipleship?
Helping believers grow, teaching God’s Word, equipping and edifying, and accountability
Name one biblical term that describes the church and what it illustrates
Body of Christ (unity & parts of one body); Bride of Christ (union & love); Family (unity); Fellowship (caring for one another)
Who is the cornerstone and foundation of the church?
Jesus Christ (Mark 12:10; Eph. 2:20).
Why did the early church choose seven men (like Stephen and Philip) to serve in Acts 6?
Because the widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food, and the apostles needed Spirit-filled men of wisdom to handle practical needs so they could focus on prayer and the ministry of the Word.
Name one element of a worship service
Preaching, prayer, singing, giving, fellowship
According to Hebrews 10:25, what must believers not neglect?
Meeting together
According to Ephesians 4:4 and Hebrews 12:23, how many bodies of Christ are there?
One body
What are the three marks of a true church?
Preach the Word, administer the ordinances, and practice discipline
Give one qualification of a pastor (from 1 Tim. 3:1–7).
Above reproach, faithful to spouse, self-controlled, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent, etc.
Why can neither baptism nor the Lord’s Supper save a person? And what saves us?
Because salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone (Eph. 2:8–9). The ordinances are symbols of obedience, not means of earning salvation.
Name two qualities of a healthy church
Sound doctrine, love, unity, purity, prepared for persecution, awaiting Christ’s return