3.8 Worldwide Church

Question 1

What is the role of the Worldwide Church?

Answer 1

Bringing the gospel to all people

Helping those in need

Representing Jesus on earth

Bringing the Christian community together through ecumenism

Influencing debates on issues such as abortion and same-sex relationships

Encouraging peace and harmony between
individuals and countries

Supporting missionary work

Question 2

Define reconciliation

Answer 2

Reconciliation means restoring peace and friendship between individuals or groups.

Question 3

SOW- reconciliation

Answer 3

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation”

Question 4

SOW- love

Answer 4

Jesus also taught Christians to ‘love one another’ (ohn 13: 34 [NIV)

Question 5

Define and explain the ecumenical movement?

Answer 5

A movement in the Church that aims to bring together Christians with opposing viewpoints, to:

• pray and seek guidance
• share views and opinions
• find ways to work together

Question 6

Define and explain the World Council of Churches?

Answer 6

A global organization that pursues reconciliation and peace in the world by:

• organizing days of prayer
• campaigning for peace and human rights
• speaking out against oppression and terrorism
• supporting missionaries
• providing help to those in need

Question 7

Define persecution

Answer 7

Persecution is the ill-treatment of an individual or group, usually because of their religion, politics, or ethnicity.

Question 8

Describe persecution felt by Christians

Answer 8

Christians are persecuted in many countries today, particularly in countries where Christianity is a minority religion, such as China, North Korea, and India.

It is estimated that 100,000 Christians die every year because of their faith,

This global persecution of Christians is often referred to as the persecuted Church