EPHESIANS
What should Christians put on to be strong in the Lord according to Ephesians 2:10?
The full armor of God
Who is the founder of COP?
Pastor James McKeown
How many tenets does the Church have?
11 tenets
Name three core values of the Church of Pentecost.
Evangelism, Discipleship, Ministry Excellence, Core Practices, The Holy Spirit, Leadership, Church Culture, Tithes/Offering, Social Activities, Holiness of Members And Officers, Consistent Bible Teaching, Prayer Of All Types, & Church Discipline
According to the rules and conduct of the Church of Pentecost, this is what you do for your pastor...
Take the pastor as your friend and pray for him always.
What command is given in Ephesians 6:1?
Children should obey their parents in the Lord
Who is the immediate past Chairman of COP USA?
Aps. Prof. Opoku Onyinah
According to the Church of Pentecost, what is the purpose of baptism?
To publicly declare one's faith in Jesus Christ
What does the core value of Ministry Excellence mean?
Honoring God by maintaining a high standard of excellence in all our ministries and activities
Complete this sentence...
"Be in your seat in good time before...
...the commencement of service”
In Ephesians 2, what separates people from God?
Sin and transgressions
How many regions do we have in COP USA?
13 regions
What does the Church of Pentecost believe about the authority of the Bible?
The Church believes in the divine inspiration and authority of the Bible as the infallible word of God
Mention the 3 prayer types mentioned in the core value “Prayer Of All Types”
Worship; Supplication; Intercession
What term is used to describe the Church as a collective group of believers?
The household of God
According to Ephesians 1:7, what did God do for us through Jesus' death?
Redeem us and give us a second chance
Name two countries in the Caribbean's/Latin America where the Church of Pentecost has been planted.
Guyana, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica.
What is the Church of Pentecost's stance on tithing?
The Church teaches the biblical principle of tithing, encouraging believers to give 10% of their income to God
Mention two distinctive attributes that help identify the Church of Pentecost.
i. Self-supporting attitude.
ii. Faithfulness and integrity.
iii. Distinctiveness in prayer.
iv. Church discipline without fear or favor irrespective of position, race or color of members.
v. Place of worship based on Spirit and Truth and not necessarily on the Temple.
vi. Fellowship and liberality.
vii. Respect for authority.
viii. Mutual respect and sense of belonging for all members without discrimination based on
tribalism, racism or nationality.
ix. Sacrificial service to the Church without expecting pecuniary reward.
x. Total abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and other hard drugs.
xi. Encourage church planting.
xii. Monogamous marriage is enforced as well as chastity before marriage.
Fill in the blanks:
Set aside a period daily for a personal ____ ____ in prayer and meditation on the word.
Quiet time
What does it mean to “put off the old self” and “put on the new self”?
To stop living in sin and start living like Christ
What are the five focal areas of Vision 2028?
1. Spiritual Growth
2. Leadership Development
3. Community Engagement
4. Strengthening Our Stakes
5. Children's Ministry as "Tov"
In the Church of Pentecost, what is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer?
The Holy Spirit empowers, guides, and gives spiritual gifts.
Mention 3 normal practices. (Core Practices)
-Regular prayer for the Holy Spirit baptism with initial evidence of speaking in tongues
-Prayers for healing and deliverance
-Praise and worship
-Teaching
-Exercise of gifts
-Testimony
-etc.
Fill in the blanks:
Do not speak disrespectfully or disgracefully about the ____ and God's ____ .
Church, Servants