BCO

Question 1

Date of WCF

Answer 1

1647

Question 2

PCA constitution

Answer 2

BCO, Larger and Shorter Catechism, WCF

Question 3

4 Permanent PCA committees

Answer 3

Administration, Christian Education, Publication, MNA, MTW

Question 4

Doctrine of Ordination

Answer 4

Titus 1:5

Question 5

Paid Clergy

Answer 5

1 Cor 9:14 the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

Matt 10:10 no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his food

1 Tim 5:17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 1 Timothy 5:17

Question 6

Appeal

Answer 6

a transfer to a higher court of a judicial case which has been ruled on by a lower court.

Question 7

Reference

Answer 7

a formal request for advice from a lower court to a higher court.

Question 8

How quickly must a complaint AND/OR appeal be filed

Answer 8

Within 30 days of the mtg of the court

Question 9

Complaint

Answer 9

a written representation made against some act or decision of a court of the church.

Question 10

What should be done when a member neglects the church a year or more

Answer 10

They shall be notified, if possible, both in person and in writing of their covenantal obligation and if they persit they will be removed from the rolls

Question 11

Review and Control

Answer 11

Every court above the session is to review the records of the court next below in the area of:

1) correct recording
2) whether the ruling is in accordance with the constitution
3) does it promote the welfare of the church