Baptist Distinctives Review II

1. biblical authorityautonomy of church

100

True or False: the Bible is the only authority we should follow in our lives

False

200

What does "biblical authority" mean?

The Bible is our final _________ in every area of our _____ and ____

300

Every person who is saved is a part of the body of ______

Christ

400

What does "autonomy of the local church" mean?

Every church _______ itself and answers to ___ alone for their actions.

500

FINAL JEOPARDY

B:

A:

P:

T:

I:

S:

T:

S:

2. priesthood believerstwo ordinances

100

Who can take the ordinances?

saved people (Christians)

200

What are the "two ordinances?"

_______ and the Lord's ______

300

What does "priesthood of believers" mean?

We have direct access to ___ the ______ through _____

400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

What are the 4 spiritual sacrifices we should make as "priests?"

500

What is an ordinance?

A practice given by _____ to remember His _________ for our salvation

3. individual soul liberty

100

True or False: We will answer to God for how we practice our faith

True

200

Can you be forced to believe in something?

No. Belief is a voluntary choice.

300

What was our key verse for this section?

Joshua 24:15

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

400

What does "individual soul liberty" mean?

Faith is a ________, _________ belief

500

What is our ultimate guide in deciding how to live the Christian life?

The Bible

4. saved church membership

100

What does "saved church membership" mean?

_________ is required for ______ membership

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Define "church"

300

Who can vote in church business meetings?

Adult members of the church

400

Can church membership be lost? If so, why would it happen?

Yes, when a member is living a life of constant, unrepentant sin, and refuses to submit to church discipline.

500

Why can only those who are saved be members of a church?

Because church is a gathering of believers in Christ. You can't be a member of that gathering if you don't believe in Christ

5. two offices

100

True or False: the pastor is the head of the church

False (bonus points if you say who it really is)

200

What are the "two offices?"

The office of ______ and ______

300

What does the word "deacon" mean?

Servant

400

There are 5 titles/responsibilities given to the pastor. Name 3 of them (Double points if you can name all 5)

Pastor, Bishop, Elder, Preacher, Teacher

500

Why was the role of deacon created?

Acts 6, some in the church felt the Greek widows were being forgotten when giving out food to those in need, so the deacons were given the job of distributing the food properly

6. separation of church and state

100

True or False: What we believe about the Bible should influence what we believe about government/politics

True

200

What was our key verse for this section?

Romans 13:1

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

300

What does "separation of church and state" mean?

Government and ________ should not _______ each other

400

When should you disobey laws/commands of government?

When they directly contradict the teachings of the Bible

500

Define "worldview":

The way you interpret and respond to the world around you