Israel 1
Israel 2
Church Foundations
Church Mission
Church Responsibilities
100

What does the Old Testament mean by “Israel?”

  • Jacob, his descendants, the nation (northern kingdom), converted Jewish believers
100

Name and describe one ordinance of Israel in the Old Testament.

Circumcision

  • Sign of the covenant with Abraham (descendants)
  • Uncircumcised would be "cut off" from Israel

Sacrifices

  • Substitutionary payment representing the forgiveness of sins
  • Dependance on God required
  • Reminders of man's sinfulness and God's holiness

Types of Offerings

  • Burnt- whole animal burnt; surrender
  • Grain- added to other sacrifices; thankfulness
  • Peace- freewill offering, eaten by worshipper; reconciliation
  • Sin- variations depending on worshipper; atonement
  • Guilt- similar to sin offering; reparations

Feasts

  • Remembrance of significant events
  • Reminder of God's faithfulness and their reliance upon Him
100

What are the four attributes of the Church?

Attributes

  • One- all of faith throughout time and location
  • Holy- consists of regenerated "saints"
  • Catholic/Universal- people from every tribe, tongue, and nation
  • Apostolic- Teaching based on the apostles' knowledge given by Jesus and inspiration of the Holy Spirit
100

What are the marks of the church?

Marks

  • Preaching of the Word- central to all activities: taught, sung, studied
  • Ordinances- baptism and Lord's Supper
  • Church Discipline- confrontation of sin for the sake of repentance and restoration
100

What is baptism?

Baptism

  • Part of Great Commission
  • Unites to Christ's death and resurrection
  • Public identification with Christ
  • Profession of repentance from sin
  • Symbolizes cleansing
200

What are the four main roles of the Nation of Israel?

To Receive and Preserve the Word of God

Light to the Nations

Enter into Covenants with God

Provide Lineage for the Messiah

200

Name and describe two images of Israel from the Old Testament.

Firstborn Son

  • Highly privileged inheritance
  • Can be transferred to another (Israel is not the first nation to exist)
  • Jesus is firstborn of all Creation (Colossians 1:15-18)

Kingdom of Priests

  • Every individual mediates God's blessings
  • Jesus is the perfect High Priest

Wife

  • Israel is unfaithful like an adulterous wife (Hosea, Jeremiah)

Servant

  • Moses, Joshua, and David listed as specific "servants of the Lord"
  • Context of saving Israel or establishing them as God's chosen people
  • Picture of the Servant to come (Jesus; Isaiah's "Servant songs")
200

What are the two aspects of the church’s mission?

Gathered and scattered

200

Explain the two biblical offices of the church.


  • Pastor- interchangeable terms (qualifications: 1 Tim. 3; Titus 1)
    • poimen- shepherd, take care of members
    • presbyteros- elder, respected, capable ruler of the church
    • episkopos- bishop/overseer, watches over the congregation
  • Deacon- (diakanos) (qualifications: 1 Tim. 3)
    • Servant to the church
    • Not required to teach
200

What is the Lord's Supper

Lord's Supper

  • Corporately eating bread and drinking of the vine in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice
  • Sign of the New Covenant
300

What are images and ordinances?

  • Images- word pictures
  • Ordinances- established ceremonial observances
300

What does Romans 11:25-27 teach about Israel?

currently blinded, but seems like a future revival

300

Name and describe two forms of church government.

Models

  • Episcopal- Singular figure as head, other individuals over regions, specific local churches
  • Presbyterian- plurality of elders; governed by regional/national board
  • Congregational- church members elect their pastors
  • Nongovernment- Holy Spirit leads, no appointed officers
300

Name and describe two images of the church in the New Testament

Images of the Church

  • Family- adopted "brothers and sisters"
  • Household of God- gathering of the family
  • Temple of God- God dwells through the Spirit
  • Bride of Christ- fully committed to each other
  • Body- different parts working together (gifts)
300

Why are believers obligated to be under the authority of a local church?


Reasons for Membership

  • Provides submission to leadership
  • Gives accountability to other believers (discipline)
  • Use your spiritual gifts
  • Give and receive mentorship
400

What is the main purpose for images and ordinances of Israel?

  • Point to Christ and his redemptive work
400

Name and describe the three positions of the relationship of Israel to the church.


  • Replacement- God completely fulfills His redemptive purposes through the Church, not Israel
  • Fulfilled Type- Israel foreshadowed the Church
  • Microcosm of the nations- Israel is the example for all nations to follow (Israel's promises still to be fulfilled)
400

Define the church

Synthesize the following:


  • Foundation: Jesus is the Christ (Mat. 16)
  • Ekklesia- assembly/called out ones
400

What should be the local church’s involvement in social and political issues?

still for the advancement of the gospel

400

What are the five elements commanded to have in worship?


  • Scripture Reading- foundation of Worship
  • Preaching- explanation of God's Word
  • Prayer- communicating with God corporately
  • Singing- explicit praise of God, encouraging each other
  • Giving- provide for the needs of the gathered Church
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