BOCO

Question 1

Elements of Worship

Answer 1

Reading of Scripture, Singing of Psalms and Hymns, Sacraments, Prayer, Preaching of the Word, Confession of Faith, Offerings, Sacraments, Oaths on Special Occasions. SSSPPCOO

Question 2

Which Parts of the BCO Directory of Worship have constitutional authority?

Answer 2

56-58 Baptism, Confirmation and Lord’s Supper

Question 3

What vows do parents make at the baptism of their children?

Answer 3

Teach, Admonition, Prayer, Example (TAPE)

Question 4

What are the confirmation vows?

Answer 4

Acknowledgement of Sin, Belief in Jesus, Live as Followers of Christ, Support the Church, Submit to Discipline. (ABLSS)

Question 5

What are the church censures?

Answer 5

Admonition, Suspension (from office), Excommunication, Deposition (if an officer).
(ASED)

Question 6

Definition of Review and Control

Answer 6

Reviewing records of the court below

Question 7

Definition of Reference

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Definition of Appeal

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Definition of Complaint

Answer 9

A written representation made against some act or decision of a court of the Church

Question 10

What rule guides public worship?

Answer 10

Scriptures

Question 11

What is the purpose of public worship?

Answer 11

To Glorify God

Question 12

What is church discipline?

Answer 12

The authority given to the church to instruct and guide members. To promote purity and welfare of church. (IP)

Question 13

What is the goal of church discipline?

Answer 13

Glory of God, purity of his church, and keeping and reclaiming disobedient sinners (GPK)

Question 14

What are the steps of church discipline?

Answer 14

Word, admonishment, calling one or more witnesses, church courts. (WACC)

Question 15

Which court should charges be filed?

Answer 15

Session of the church

Question 16

What must be done before the formal charges are brought?

Answer 16

Determine from the person satisfactory explanations concerning reports affecting their Christian character.

Question 17

When must a formal judicial process be pursued?

Answer 17

When the court finds through investigation a strong presumption of guilt in the party involved.

Question 18

How many witnesses are required to pursue judicial process?

Answer 18

More than one

Question 19

How should a censure be administered?

Answer 19

Tenderly with meekness, suited for nature of offenses

Question 20

What is the goal of discipline

Answer 20

Repentance and restoration to the body

Question 21

How should we keep the Lord’s day?

Answer 21

By keeping it holy, participating in public and private worship and resting. KPR