1. Did Christ prophesy that his church would prevail over her enemies, or did He teach that her future is still undetermined? - Christ's church will prevail. Matt 16:18 says, "...the gates of Hades will not overcome it." 2. What does it mean to say that the church is built on an apostolic foundation? - It means that the church was built on the foundation of all the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the chief cornerstone. 3a. Should we identify the true church with any particular denomination? - No. b. If not, why not? - Christ tells us in Matt 7:21, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven,..." 4. How many nations tribes and language groups are included in Christ's church? - Every nation, tribe, people and language group is included.
Chapter 14
1. Was the experience of the first Christians primarily personal or corporate? - Although Christ saves us individually, He expects us to be part of His people. 2. Has God given the church certain men, who are called and equipped to explain God's Word? - Yes. Not everyone should presume to be teachers. (James 3:1) 3. What are pastors required to proclaim and teach? - The Word of God. 4. What is the congregation's responsibility to those whom God has called as pastors? - The congregation is to support God's people in a generous manner. 5. What must a pastor's life be like? - They must willingly shepherd the flock of God, not for gain but as an example so that glory might be given unto Christ.
Chapter 13
ReplyDelete1. Did Christ prophesy that his church would prevail over her enemies, or did He teach that her future is still undetermined?
- Christ's church will prevail. Matt 16:18 says, "...the gates of Hades will not overcome it."
2. What does it mean to say that the church is built on an apostolic foundation?
- It means that the church was built on the foundation of all the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the chief cornerstone.
3a. Should we identify the true church with any particular denomination?
- No.
b. If not, why not?
- Christ tells us in Matt 7:21, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven,..."
4. How many nations tribes and language groups are included in Christ's church?
- Every nation, tribe, people and language group is included.
Chapter 14
1. Was the experience of the first Christians primarily personal or corporate?
- Although Christ saves us individually, He expects us to be part of His people.
2. Has God given the church certain men, who are called and equipped to explain God's Word?
- Yes. Not everyone should presume to be teachers. (James 3:1)
3. What are pastors required to proclaim and teach?
- The Word of God.
4. What is the congregation's responsibility to those whom God has called as pastors?
- The congregation is to support God's people in a generous manner.
5. What must a pastor's life be like?
- They must willingly shepherd the flock of God, not for gain but as an example so that glory might be given unto Christ.