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Form of Government Flashcards

1
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Who is the head of the church?

A

Jesus

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How does Christ order his church?

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By rule of his Word. Scripture gives the pattern

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How does Christ abide in the church?

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By the Holy Spirit

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What is the work of the church?

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Divine Worship, Mutual Edification, and Gospel Witness

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5
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Purpose of discipline?

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Honor of Christ, good of his church, and reclamation of the offender

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6
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What are the ordinary and perpetual offices in the Church?

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Elders and Deacons. Those who labor in Word and teaching are called ministers.

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Those who minister the Word can be distinguished three ways. What are they?

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Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher

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How may a minister have right to vote in the local congregation?

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A session, with concurrence of the presbytery, may grant the right to vote in the congregation.

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What are the duties of ruling elders?

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To watch the flock, visit the people, instruct the ignorant, pray for the people. Particular concern for the doctrine and conduct of the minister of the Word and help him in his labors.

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What do deacons oversee?

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The ministry of mercy in the church and collect and disburse funds for the relief of the needy. Also, other things committed to the deacons.

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Can a session overrule deacons?

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If it seems to be for the best interest of the church, the session can ask them to reconsider, or they may overrule them.

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What rights to assemblies have?

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All assemblies have the right to resolve questions of doctrine and discipline reasonably proposed and the power to obtain evidence and inflict censures

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13
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When can a case go to a higher assembly?

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In disputed matters of doctrine and discipline

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14
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Who can vote in an assembly?

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Must be in person

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How many elders are needed for a quorum?

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Two ruling elders if there are three or more, one RE if there are fewer than three, together with the pastor or one of the pastors of the local congregation

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16
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What is a regional church?

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A regional church consists of all the members of the local congregations and the ministers within a certain district.

17
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Who is the presbytery made up of?

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All the ministers and all the REs of the congregations of the regional church.

18
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How many REs are commissioned by a session?

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One

19
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How many presbyters make a quorum in the presbytery?

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Four presbyters, among whom at least two ministers and one commissioned ruling elder, make a quorum

20
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How many voting commissioners are part of the General Assembly?

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155 made up of the those commissioned by the respective presbyteries in accordance with proportions determined by a previous general assembly.

21
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What is the aim of the GA?

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To advance the worship, edification, and witness of the whole church.

22
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What are the duties peculiar to the general assembly?

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Organizing regional churches, reviewing the records of the presbyteries, and calling ministers or licentiates to the missionary or other ministries of the whole church.

23
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How much notice must be given to a congregation before a meeting?

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Public notice shall be made at worship services two Lord’s Days prior to the meeting or by circular letter ten days prior to the metting.

24
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What is a moderator?

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He is the one who presides so that business may be conducted with order and dispatch?

25
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May a moderator vote?

A

If he is a member of the body over which he presides

26
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What does a clerk do?

A

To record the transactions, preserve records carefully, grant extracts….

27
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How many presbyters must object to an exam in theology for a licentiate?

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1/4

28
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Who can be called as a minister?

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Only ministers and licentiates. All calls shall be presented to the person called only by consent of the presbytery.

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