Apol 201: Individual and Community Faith

Question 1

EPHESIANS 2:20-22

Answer 1

Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord,
in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

Question 2

ROMANS 12:5

Answer 2

So we, who are many, are one body in Christ,
and individually members one of another

Question 3

HEBREWS 10:24-25

Answer 3

…and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

Question 4

EPHESIANS 4:15-16

Answer 4

…but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies,
according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.

Question 5

ROMANS 12:4-6

Answer 5

For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly…

Question 6

Are only some Christians gifted?

Answer 6

According to Rom 12:4-6

ALL christians are gifted

Gifts are given by grace and are not earned or deserved

Gifts are not for the individual, but for the building up of the body of Christ

Question 7

COLOSSIANS 3:11

Answer 7

Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

Question 8

Is anyone in the church more important than others?

Answer 8

No, according to Colossians 3:11 and 1 Corinthians 12:18 - 25, all are equal before God. We are all equal in value, but different in roles.

Question 9

1 CORINTHIANS 12:18-25

Answer 9

But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. If they were all one member, where would the body be? But now there are many members, but one body. And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; or again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”… that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one
another.

Question 10

Romans 12:9-13

Answer 10

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality

Question 11

How should Christians live in community

Answer 11

According to Romans 12:9-13, Christians should honor and serve one another in brotherly love, meeting each other’s needs, and show hospitality towards one another.

Question 12

ROMANS 16:17

Answer 12

Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye
on those who cause dissensions and
hindrances contrary to the teaching which
you learned, and turn away from them.

Question 13

What is Paul telling us to do in ROMANS 16:17

Answer 13

To watch out for those who want to divide and destroy the church. That they will attempt to infiltrate the church in an attempt to destroy it, by sowing division in the body of Christ.

Question 14

John 17:11.

Answer 14

Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the
name which You have given Me, that they
may be one even as We are.

Question 15

Matthew 16:18

Answer 15

I will build My church; and the gates of Hades
will not overpower it.

Question 16

MATTHEW 17: 21-22

Answer 16

I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

Question 17

ACTS 20:28

Answer 17

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock,
among which the Holy Spirit has made you
overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Question 18

1 PETER 5:3

Answer 18

…nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your
charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.

Question 19

Are we to idolize our church leaders?

Answer 19

t is easy for a church leader to be praised and lifted up above the people, resulting in pride. This should not be. There should be love and respect for church leaders but they should lead as servants.

Question 20

Should Christians be a part of a church?

Answer 20

Jesus prayed for us to be together as a
community – we must be an intentional
part of the church.

Biblical Christianity teaches that each
Christian needs to be an active part of the
church.

If your church is struggling, then don’t
run away but do your part to make it
better!