Lesson 10: What is the Church?

When did the New Testament Church begin?
On the Day of Pentecost (A.D.31).
When Christ called the twelve apostles.
When Christ was resurrected.
When Christ was born.

What best describes the role of an elder?
Encouraging sin so grace may abound.
Using his power to require obedience.
Servant leadership.
Allowing false teachers to be a part of the church.

Why was Abraham valued by God?
The first Jew.
In opposition to Nimrod.
Obedient and full of faith.
The first Hebrew.

What does the Bible instruct the Church to do?
Keep the Sabbath and annual Holy Days.
Do away with the Sabbath and the Holy Days.
Observe Sunday as a rest day.
Observe Easter and Christmas.

The Church is:
A building.
The body of Christ.
A chapel.
A cathedral.

The Bible says that:
There will be many false teachers.
The forces of darkness would be easily overcome.
Deception would not be a problem.
There will be no false teachers.

What is a major analogy representing God’s Church?
A woman.
All of the above.
The human body.
A bride.

At the first resurrection, Christians become:
Eternally alive in the flesh.
Musicians in heaven
Angelic beings.
Spirit composed kings and priests.

What did the New Testament Church believe?
The law was done away.
We need to proselytize.
Follow Jesus Christ’s example of obedience to The Law.
You only have to call on the name of Jesus Christ.

Who is the head of the Church?
Jesus Christ.
Apostle Peter.
The Pope.
The apostles.

What is the Church instructed to do?
Strive to influence politicians.
Unify all denominations.
Preach the Gospel and look after Christ’s flock.
Function primarily as a charity.

God’s New Testament Church:
Totally died out for a time during the Middle Ages.
Was marked by miraculous signs.
Will disappear before the Second Coming of Christ.
Has always been very large in numbers.

When will Christ symbolically marry the Church?
After the Millennium.
Just prior to the seven last plagues.
At (or just after) the first resurrection.
After the Great White Throne Judgment.

At first the New Testament Church grew:
Rapidly.
But not until the second century.
Hardly at all.
Slowly.

Who said, “I will build My Church”?
The apostle Peter.
The apostle John.
The apostle Paul.
Jesus Christ.

What does the Greek word “Ekklesia” mean?
An ornate building of worship.
All of the above.
Any group of religious people.
Those specially called out by God.

What should members of God's Church today do?
Serve our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ.
All of the above.
Participate in preaching the gospel.
Be a light to the world.

What slowed and eventually stopped initial Church growth?
The immediate departure of the apostles from Jerusalem.
False prophets and intense persecution.
Jewish insistence upon circumcision.
The disagreement between Paul and Barnabas.

What major characteristic defines the members of the true Church?
An attitude of exclusion towards other fellowships.
Belief in an ever-burning hell fire.
Belief in the Trinity.
Obedience to God’s commandments.

What identifies a false teacher?
Ill-fitting and dowdy clothing.
The ability to speak several languages.
Lawlessness.
A charming personality.

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