Bst Flashcards
What is the biblical meaning of ‘Church’?
The Church is not a building but a community of believers in Christ. It comes from the Greek word ‘Ekklesia,’ meaning ‘called-out ones’.
What are the two types of the Church?
- The Visible Church - The registered members who gather for worship.
- The Invisible Church - The divine, saved community known only to God.
When was the Church founded?
Some believe it began in the Mosaic period, but the more accurate view is that the Church began on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).
What are the purposes of the Church?
- Teaching Biblical doctrine
- Providing fellowship for believers
- Observing the Lord’s Supper
- Praying
- Evangelism
- Good works that glorify God
- Social concern
- Worshiping God
What are the three main views on Communion?
- Symbolic View - Bread and wine are symbols (Evangelicals, Baptists, Presbyterians)
- Consubstantiation - Christ’s body is present ‘in, with, and under’ the elements (Lutherans)
- Transubstantiation - The bread and wine become the literal body and blood of Christ (Catholics, Orthodox)
What is Soteriology?
Soteriology is the study of salvation, derived from the Greek ‘Soteria,’ meaning deliverance or preservation from sin and its effects.
What are false mediums for salvation?
People mistakenly seek salvation through education, church membership, good works, baptism, law-keeping, sincerity, and religious organizations.
What are the threefold methods of salvation?
- Salvation is always by blood (Heb. 9:22)
- Salvation is always through a person (Acts 4:12)
- Salvation is always by grace (Eph. 2:8-9)
What are the Old Testament types of salvation?
- Adam and Eve - Salvation clothes us (Gen. 3:21)
- Cain and Abel - Salvation guarantees acceptance (Gen. 4:4)
- The Ark - Salvation protects from God’s wrath (Gen. 7:1)
- Abraham & Isaac - Salvation provides a substitute (Gen. 22:12-14)
What is the Rapture?
The Rapture is the event where Christ comes in the air to take believers to heaven (1 Thess. 4:15-17).
What is the purpose of the Rapture?
- To judge and reward the Church (2 Cor. 5:10)
- To remove the Spirit of God from the world (2 Thess. 2:7)
What is the Bema Seat of Christ?
The Bema Seat is the judgment seat where believers will give an account of their lives and receive rewards (Rom. 14:10-12, 2 Cor. 5:10).
What are the five crowns believers can receive?
- Crown of Life - For enduring trials (James 1:12)
- Incorruptible Crown - For self-discipline (1 Cor. 9:25)
- Crown of Joy - For soul-winning (1 Thess. 2:19)
- Crown of Glory - For faithful teaching (1 Pet. 5:2-4)
- Crown of Righteousness - For longing for Christ’s return (2 Tim. 4:8)
What is the Great Tribulation?
A future period of suffering and judgment on earth, described as:
1. The Day of the Lord (1 Thess. 5:2)
2. The Time of Jacob’s Trouble (Jer. 30:7)
3. The Great Day of Wrath (Rev. 6:17)
What are angels?
Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve Him and assist believers. The word ‘Angel’ comes from the Greek ‘Angelos,’ meaning messenger.
What are the different types of angels?
- Cherubim - Guardians of God’s holiness
- Seraphim - Worshipers of God
- Living creatures - Surround God’s throne
- Guardian angels - Protect individuals
What are the duties of angels?
- Worship God
- Deliver messages
- Protect believers
- Execute God’s judgment
- Accompany Christ at His return
What are demons?
Demons are fallen angels who rebelled with Satan. They oppose God and seek to deceive and harm mankind (Rev. 12:4).
What are the main duties of demons?
- Oppose God’s work
- Deceive people
- Cause sickness and insanity
- Promote idolatry, witchcraft, and violence
How can demons be cast out?
- Resist them in Jesus’ name
- Pray in faith
- Quote Scripture
- Declare Christ’s victory over evil
What are the titles of Satan?
- Prince of Darkness
- The Great Dragon
- The Deceiver
- The Accuser of the Brethren
What is the final destiny of Satan?
Satan will be thrown into the Lake of Fire for eternal punishment (Rev. 20:10).
