Presbyterian Church History | According to the Bible | Application and Implications | Presbyterian Church structure |
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Calvinist churches are named after which Great Bible Scholar?
John Calvin
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Who did Jesus send out as leaders of the first churches?
Apostles
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What is the name of your denomination? Why did the denomination form and break off from its former mother denomination?
Presbyterian Church in America
There was a rise in false teaching/doctrine (the most important job of the elder according to Titus 1:9 is "to Hold firmly the trustworthy message (of the Gospel) as it has been taught" |
When elders of one church meet, they are called a ______?
Session
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Presbyterian Churches are part of a large family known as _____________churches (2 answers)
Reformed / Calvinist
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How does the work of an apostle inform what missionaries should be doing today?
Share the Gospel and teach the bible!
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How do Elders and Deacons differ in their roles
Elders - lead spiritually
Deacons: Serve and help with organizing the church in providing practical care for the community/members |
When several sessions meet, they are called a _________?
Presbytery
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In 1643 the English Speaking Calvinists gathered and summarized the teaching of the bible in what documents? (3 answers)
1) Westminster Confession of Fath
2) Westminster Shorter Catechism 3) Westminster Larger Catechism |
According to Titus, who was the apostle that Jesus sent?
Paul
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Name 2 ruling elders at the church and one teaching elder
Ruling Elders: Ryan M, Jung C, Ozzie O, Daniel L, Rees N.
Teaching Elders: Daniel MacDonald, Lyndon Jost, the very reverend Howard McPhee (He's been a pastor for a very very long time!) :P |
When several presbyteries meet, they are called a ____________?
General Assembly
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Who was the disciple left in Crete and charged with appointing elders in the new church?
Titus
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Why might church discipline be necessary?
To help restore those walking in sin gently.
“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” - Hebrews 12:6 |
What happens at a session meeting for your local church?
Elders pray for the church, elders plan the budget, oversee and review church activities and exercises discipline if needed.
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According to 1 Timothy 3, what 2 types of leaders are described? List some of 3 of their attributes.
Elders/Overseers and Deacons (ref 1 Timothy 3 for attributes list)
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