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Role of the Church in the Local and Worldwide community Flashcards

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What do individual churches provide for the local community

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  • education on Christianity
  • meeting place for worship
  • activities for youth
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What does The Church provide for the local community

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  • food banks
  • medical care
  • campaigns for justice
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What quote from Ephesians shows how The Church is the body of Christ

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‘And God placed all things under Jesus’ feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body’

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What does The Trussel Trust do

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provide over 400 food banks in the UK

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What does The Oasis Project do

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Provides an internet cafe, job club, and a food bank

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What type of love should Christians show

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agape (selfless,unconditional) love

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What parable motivates Christians to do good works

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Parable of the sheep and the goats

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What quote from James shows that faith requires works

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‘Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead

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What do Street Pastors do

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  • respond to drunkness and antisocial-behaviour
  • work closely with police
  • listen to peoples problems and give advice on where to go
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What do Parishing Nursing Ministries UK do

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  • supports healthcare through the local church

- registered parish nurses provide early diagnosis and promote wellbeing in the local community

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What is the Great Commission

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’ Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

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What effect does the Great Commission have on Christians

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  • all have a duty to spread the gospel

- some become missionaries (extend the Church to all nations)

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What is Alpha

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an introductory course for those interested in Christianity

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Where is the Church growing

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South America, Africa, and Asia

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How does an everyday Christian spread their faith

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  • praying for people to accept God
  • social media
  • sharing what God has done for them
  • inviting people to Christian social events/mass
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What is Christ for all Nations

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  • open-air rallies held in Africa drawing crowds with up to 1.6 million people
  • 74 million people filled in the decision to follow Christ at their meetings
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What responsibility does the Worldwide Church have

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  • to restore people’s relationship with each other and God (reconciliation )
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What is Community of the Cross of Nails

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  • after Christians in ww2 forgave bombing

- became world centre for reconciliation and peace

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what is the World Council of Churches

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  • works for reconciliation between different Christian denominations and other religions
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In which countries does Christian Persecution occur

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North Korea, Somalia, Iraq, and Syria

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What can Christian Persecution include

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  • extra taxes
  • churches forbidden
  • attacks
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In what way is Christian Persecution positive

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  • some believe they get to share the suffering of Christ in this way
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What quote from Corinthians implies the Church must campaign against persecution

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’ If one part suffers, every part suffers with it’

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What quote from Romans implies Christians should show love and forgiveness to their persecutors

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’ do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good’

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How has the Church helped persecuted Christians

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  • smuggled bibles into USSR

- Barnabus fund sends money to persecuted

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What parable shows the importance of giving to the poor

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Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus tells of a rich man who ends up in hell for ignoring a beggar

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What does Christian Aid do

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  • encourages sustainable development projects
  • provides emergency relief
  • campaigns to end poverty

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