Bible Flashcards
1
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The answer to the question, “Who Am I?” gives a person’s
_____.
A
identity
2
Q
Believers are _____ in the ______________.
A
created; image of God
3
Q
_____ is a scripture that supports belief that believers
are created in the image of God.
A
Genesis 1:27
4
Q
An individual is created as physical, _____, and _____.
A
emotional; spiritual
5
Q
God has given individuals the capacity to express the
same _____ He feels.
A
emotions
6
Q
The interaction of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of individuals determine the kind of _____ they become.
A
ministers
7
Q
_____ is a scripture that indicates to the believer the
experience of justification.
A
Romans 5:9
8
Q
______________is a Scripture that identifies the expression
of redemption to the believer.
A
1 Peter 1:18, 19
9
Q
_____ behavior is the will of God.
A
Christlike
10
Q
A disciple possesses a genuine concern for the _____.
A
lost
11
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A disciple searches the _____ to be an effective witness.
A
Scripture
12
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A shepherd/leader is stable in _______________.
A
faith; love; and endurance
13
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A called person functions compellingly out of _____.
A
necessity
14
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A called person functions _____ in light of a sacred responsibility.
A
willingly
15
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A minister is an agent of __________.
A
spiritual change
16
Q
Ministers must develop _______________.
A
spiritual response patterns
17
Q
Ministers need to recognize that there is a constant state of spiritual confict for control of the _____.
A
mind
18
Q
Ministers must focus their faith on _____.
A
Christ
19
Q
In order to be spiritual, a minister must understand the
contrast between the _____ mind and the _____ mind.
A
spiritual; sinful
20
Q
The sinful mind is _____ to God (Romans 8:7).
A
hostile
21
Q
The spiritual mind is _____ (Romans 12:2).
A
transformed
22
Q
As a shepherd/leader, a minister must have a _____
_____.
A
workable plan
23
Q
As a shepherd/leader, a minister has a sense of _____
Ephesians 6:10
A
purpose
24
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As a shepherd/leader, a minister must have a commitment to _____.
A
prayer
25
As a shepherd/leader, a minister must assume a stance of _____.
leadership
26
Jesus _____ people.
educated
27
As a shepherd/leader, a minister accents ministry _____.
priorities
28
A ministry priority should build on the centrality of _____.
worship
29
Preaching exists to _____ people.
influence
30
A sermon must be felt in the __________ of the minister.
heart and spirit
31
_______________ is the most important event in the life of the church each week.
Celebration of worship
32
The early church model of worship was based on the
| _____ style.
Synagogue
33
Worship can be viewed as the _____ of the wheel of ministry.
hub
34
Three purposes of worship are ___________________
| _______________.
exalt God; edify believers;
| evangelize the lost
35
A worship service should _____ believers.
mature
36
A structure of a worship service may be _____ from
| church to church.
different
37
A worship service should be _____ through, _____
| through, and _____ for the glory of God.
thought; prayed; designed
38
A call to worship should _____ the worshiper onto the
| greatness of God.
focus
39
The Bible says in _____ that there should be public reading of Scripture.
1 Timothy 4:13
40
The _____ praise is important because the worship service should not be a spectator event.
congregational
41
Using fear and guilt when receiving an offering is _____.
unproductive
42
The __________________________ is the centerpiece
| of the worship service in a church.
ministry of the Word of God
43
Pastoral preaching has a high _____ element in the content.
teaching
44
A sermon should _____ on the person of Jesus Christ.
center
45
Preaching needs to be _____ based.
biblically
46
The most centralizing aspects of the worship service are the _____ of the church.
sacraments
47
The sacraments of the church are _____________.
Communion; baptism;
| footwashing
48
Sacrament implies __________.
mystery and celebration
49
_____ represents Christ dwelling in the believer and the
| believer dwelling in Christ.
Communion
50
_____ is connected with faith, repentance, and confession of faith.
Baptism
51
The Lord’s Supper is another name for _____.
Communion
52
Communion focuses the believer on the _____ of Christ.
person
53
The Lord’s Supper __________ among the people of
| God.
fosters fellowship
54
Communion recognizes that an individual is _____.
forgiven
55
Christ is present in Communion _____.
spiritually
56
Communion is an _____ of grace, but is not grace.
expression
57
Communion is available for only _____.
believers
58
Baptism is an _____ with Christ.
identification
59
Baptism does not _____ a person.
save
60
_____ is the mode of baptism.
Immersion
61
Baptism follows _____.
conversion
62
The formula for baptism is focused in Matthew _____.
28:19
63
The washing of feet was an ancient custom of _____.
hospitality
64
_____ is a biblical passage about footwashing.
John 13:1-17
65
The Lord’s Supper focuses on the _____ of Christ.
crucifixion
66
The practice of dedicating children comes from the dedication of __________.
Samuel and Jesus
67
Dedicating children to God is an act of __________.
praise and thanksgiving
68
When parents dedicate a child to God, they _____ themselves to rear the child before God.
purpose
69
Dedicating a child is a time to claim the _____ of God.
purpose
70
In a child dedication service, the minister explains the
| _____ of infant dedication.
purpose
71
In premarital counseling, the pastor talks to a couple
| about their _____.
relationship
72
In premarital counseling, the pastor goes over the order of _____ with the couple.
service
73
In a marriage service, the pastor should explain the meaning of marriage as a __________ before God.
covenant relationship
74
The pastor’s role is that of a _____.
shepherd
75
As ministers shepherd their congregation, they provide them with _________.
nurture and care
76
The best minister description of a pastor might be found in _____.
Psalm 23
77
As a shepherd, a minister provides _____ for the congregation.
guidance
78
Ministers prepare the congregation _____ to face challenges.
spiritually
79
Ministry includes _____ contact.
pastoral
80
When a minister meets a family after a loved one passes away, the minister provides __________ for the funeral service.
comfort and preparation
81
In ministering to a grieving family, a minister should focus on the __________ of God.
faithfulness and grace
82
Providing what the family _____ and _____ at a funeral service is important.
wants and desires
83
Three goals of a sermon at a funeral are to _____ Jesus, _____ the family, and _____ the means of eternal life.
exalt; comfort; clarify
84
_____ is part of the ministry of the church.
Administration
85
By the nature of the calling, the minister is responsible
| for administering both the _____ and _____ of ministry.
philosophy;
| plan
86
The plan of ministry deals with the _____ of ministry.
strategy
87
_____ means “to organize, to plot, to guide and to direct.”
Administration
88
The minister __________ the church as it moves into the future.
guides and directs
89
A vision for ministry creates an _____, a _____, and
| _____ for ministry.
objective; purpose; benefits
90
The purpose of vision is to provide a church with a ministry _____ and a means to measure ministry _____.
focus; effectiveness
91
The Old Testament passage, _____, explains the necessity of a vision for a church.
Proverbs 29:18
92
Ministers are _____, which means they see where the
| church needs to be going and they outline steps to help the church reach the destination.
visionaries
93
A vision for ministry starts from the scriptural understanding— an unfolding __________.
future possibility
94
Give five principles that should be used in writing a
mission statement for ministry: ___________________
_____.
evangelism; edification;
equipping; encouraging;
and excellence
95
Making a ministry vision a reality includes three administrative functions: (1) __________, (2) ______________,
(3) _______________________________.
selecting personnel; identifying
ministry plans; establishing
a budget for the
ministry plan
96
The church is an _____ that builds the body of Christ.
organization
97
Paul gives an illustrative description of the church as a
| body of many parts in _____.
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
98
Organization is coming to a balance of __________.
spirit and form
99
The objective behind organization is that it gives the
| church _____ for the vision to be carried out.
structure
100
It is important for a church to know its own _____ style
distinctive
101
In order to successfully build the body of Christ, the
| church must be ______________________________.
need-oriented, job-described;
| and distinctive in style.
102
Churches need to be aware of the _____ of the people
| who live in its surrounding community.
needs
103
_____ is a spiritual discipline.
Giving
104
Basic teachings concerning tithes and offerings are
| found in _____.
Malachi 3:7-10
105
Helping people see the Kingdom __________ are key
factors for motivating people to involve themselves in
ministry.
purpose and benefits
106
Four core ministry positions in a church are _________________________.
eldership; teachers; musicians;
| and auxiliary workers
107
The _____ should be composed of individuals who are
| gifted in administration and in different types of ministry.
eldership
108
Christ’s teachings or actions illustrate how a minister
| can be a __________.
people person
109
Christ recognized people at their point of _____.
need
110
Christ related to people in spite of _____.
tradition
111
Caring provides people a sense of belonging to something __________.
significant and purposeful
112
Caring keeps people as the _____ of ministry.
priority
113
Caring churches are _____ to all people.
open
114
_____ should be the central thrust of the local church.
Evangelism
115
The sending church is _________.
lay-empowered
116
A _____ church does not become a _____ church.
sending; satisfied
117
Special services, like _________, should be evangelistic services.
Easter and Christmas
118
__________ to share their faith emphasizes evangelism.
Training people
119
One of the most effective means of evangelism is
| _____.
relational
120
_______________ is expected of an evangelist.
Preaching the Word
121
An evangelist should _____ on what God is doing in
| the local church.
focus
122
An evangelist should help the church _________.
move forward
123
The character of a church is derived from its _____
| _____.
evangelistic message
