The Universal & Local Church
The universal & local church
This term describes ALL true believers in Jesus Christ across all nations and all of time.
The Universal Church
In Galatians 6:10, the church is compared to this group of people.
A family (family of believers)
According to 1 Peter 2:9, believers are called this kind of priesthood.
A royal priesthood
In John 15, God the Father is described as this in relation to the vine.
The gardener / vinedresser
Name ONE of the first things a Bible-believing church expects of a new convert.
Meet with pastor/leaders; participate in new converts training; seek water baptism; get involved in activities (any 1)
The universal church is broken into these, each covering a specific geographic area.
Local churches
In 2 Timothy 2:3–4, believers are compared to this.
Soldiers / an army
Old Testament priests offered animal sacrifices. According to Romans 12:1, what is the New Testament equivalent?
Offering our bodies as living sacrifices
According to John 15:5, what happens to a believer who does NOT remain in Christ?
They can bear no fruit / they can do nothing
This activity is when the church meets together to pray corporately.
Prayer meeting
This scripture describes the church as a body with many parts that form one unit.
1 Corinthians 12:12
In 1 Corinthians 3:9, the church is compared to this — with God as the gardener.
A field / garden
Psalm 51:17 says God will not despise this kind of sacrifice.
A broken and contrite heart / a broken spirit
John 15:6 says a branch that does not remain in the vine is thrown away, withers, and ends up here.
Thrown into the fire and burned
These are the two reasons Mrs. Williams rarely attended church — leading to her spiritual decline.
The church was far from home AND she did not fit in with the people
According to scripture, this person is the HEAD of the church.
Jesus Christ
In Ephesians 2:21 and 1 Peter 2:5, members of the church are called these — being built into a holy temple.
Living stones
According to Hebrews 13:16, these two actions are sacrifices that please God.
Doing good and sharing with others
According to John 15:7, what is promised to those who remain in Christ and whose words remain in them?
They may ask whatever they wish and it will be given
Give TWO beliefs a true Bible-believing church must hold.
Any 2 of: Jesus is God; He came as a man; He died and rose again; everyone is a sinner; salvation only through Jesus; Christians must be holy; Jesus is coming back; God will judge all people
Name TWO things the human body and the church have in common
Many parts / one unit; needs a head to direct it; different members have different roles; parts support each other; grows together (any 2 correct)
A soldier 'gets involved in no civilian affairs' so he can please his commanding officer. Who is the Christian's commanding officer?
Jesus Christ / God
1 Samuel 15:22 says this is better than sacrifice.
1 Samuel 15:22 says this is better than sacrifice.
John 15:8 says bearing much fruit does this for God the Father.
Brings glory to the Father / shows you are His disciples
What counsel should Dorian have received when she felt uncomfortable about dress rules at her church?
Open answer — e.g. find a Bible-believing church where she is comfortable; don't let rules cause her to backslide; pray and ask God to guide her to the right church