Self Test 9

Define Ecclesiology

What are some common topics studied in Ecclesiology?

Using the following verses, summarize how the Church began: Acts 2; John 16:13; 14:16-17; 16:26-27; and Matthew 16:18

Using the section in this chapter entitled “Organization of The Church”, summarize biblical guidelines for organization of the Church

Summarize what the following verses teach about the purpose of the Church:

–Acts 1:8:                                                                                                                              

-Ephesians 3:10-11:                                                                                                              

-Acts 13:47:                                                                                                                          

-Matthew 28:18-20:                                                                                                              

Who provides the Church with the abilities needed to fulfill this divine mission? See Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 1:7; 12-14; Ephesians 4:11-12; Hebrews 2:3-4; and 1 Peter 4:10-11

Answer the following questions regarding the ordinance of water

-Did the fact that Jesus was baptized mean He had sinned? Explain.

-Should babies be baptized? Why or why not? At what age should a child be baptized?

-Which is most biblical: Sprinkling or immersion?

-How soon after conversion can one be baptized?

-What is the significance of Christian baptism?

-What are the biblical requirements for Christian Baptism?

Using the discussion of the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper in this chapter, answer the following

When did the Lord institute this ordinance?

Why is this ordinance significant?

What was the occasion? What were Jesus and the disciples celebrating?

What command did Jesus give regarding this ordinance in Luke 22:19-21?

Summarize what Paul taught regarding the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11:23-29.

What does it mean to partake of the bread and the cup in an unworthy manner?

What does 1 Corinthians 11:26 teach regarding how long we are to observe the Lord’s Supper?

Using the verses provided, list the biblical metaphors used to describe the

-1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:12,16.

-Ephesians 1:22-23.

-2 Corinthians 6:18.

-1 Timothy 3:15.

-John 15:1-11.

-1 Corinthians 3:9.

-Ephesians 2:20-21.

-1 Peter 2:9.

-1 Corinthians 3:16.

-1 Peter 2:9.

-1 Peter 2:9.

-Matthew 5:13-15.

-Matthew 5:13-15.

-2 Corinthians 2:15.

-Ephesians 5:23-32 and Revelation 19:7, 8; 21:9.

-1 Peter 5:1-3.

-1 Corinthians 1:2.

Using the following verses, describe the destiny of the Church: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10; and Revelation chapters 19-20)