Lesson 21

Question 1

What does the Greek word ἐκκλησία (ekklesia) mean?

Answer 1

The church (people called out from among others)

Question 2

List four (4) purposes of the New Testament church

Answer 2

a) Worship
b) Evangelism
c) Discipleship
d) Fellowship

Question 3

List three (3) things required to evangelise the world

Answer 3

a) Prayer
b) Finances
c) Trained and approve labourers

Question 4

In what two (2) ways did the Apostle Paul emphasise discipleship in all the places he evangelised?

Answer 4

a) Teaching
b) Example

Question 5

What is the name used in the New Testament for a person who assists the elder/s of the local church in business and administration matters?

Answer 5

Deacon

Question 6

What is the name used in the New Testament for a person who is an overseer (usually a pastor or senior leader)?

Answer 6

Bishop or elder

Question 7

List three (3) general forms of church government:

Answer 7

a) Episcopal
b) Presbyterial
c) Congregational