Grudem Chapter 45 - The Purity and Unity of the Church

Question 1

Define the Purity of the Church.

Answer 1

The degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct and its degree of conformity to God’s revealed will for the Church.

Question 2

Define the Unity of the Church.

Answer 2

The degree of freedom from divisions among true Christians.

Question 3

What are the twelve factors that make a church more pure?

Answer 3

1) Biblical Doctrine
2) Proper Use of the Sacraments
3) Right Use of Church Discipline
4) Genuine Worship
5) Effective Prayer
6) Effective Witness
7) Effective Fellowship
8) Biblical Church Government
9) Spiritual Power in Ministry
10) Personal Holiness of Life Among Members
11) Care for the Poor
12) Love for Christ

Question 4

What are the three forms of separation within in the Church?

Answer 4

1) The Formation of Separate Organizations
2) No Cooperation With Other Churches
3) No Personal Fellowship With Members of Another Church.

Question 5

What are the three categories of reasons for separation?

Answer 5

1) Doctrinal Reasons
2) Matters of Conscience
3) Practical Considerations

Question 6

Which forms of Separation are Biblically Ordained and which forms of Separation are not Biblically Ordained?

Answer 6

Biblically Ordained
1) Formation of Separate Organizations
2) Non-Cooperation with False Churches
Non-Biblically Ordained
1) Non-Cooperation With True Churches
2) No Personal Fellowship With Members of Another Church