Study Guide Flashcards
Which of the following completions are TRUE? Faith is…
1
the trust on which we must build our relationship with God
2
belief in something like fate or chance
3
belief in the character of God expressed in His Word
4
the basis on which God rewards people
1, 3, 4
What do you think it means to call Jesus “the Witness”?
He is the Word. He proves that it’s true.
How is humanity’s lostness related to Adam’s sin?
Adam’s sin gave Satan entry into the world. Now all of humanity is lost.
Jesus’ birth, life, teachings, death, resurrection and ascension focus on 2 important truths:
- Humankind is lost.
- Jesus came to seek and to save what was lost.
What was the motivation behind Paul’s missionary ministry?
paying a debt to those who did not yet know Christ
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE completion.
1
world population growth today presents the church with an impossible task.
2
the challenges facing the church are great, but the advances made in communications can undoubtedly help the church carry out its God-given task
3
much of the world’s population is concentrated in major population centers
4
if Christians can find ways to reach population centers, they can possibly fulfill the gospel task more quickly
2, 3, 4
What is God’s method in missions?
He uses people!
The alternative methods God could have used to accomplish His purpose were to…
1
begin again with His people and re-educate them concerning His will
2
use angels or come himself in another manner
3
destroy all people and begin with another entirely new creation
or all
or 2 and 3
2 and 3
Why did God use humans to redeem the world?
so that one day they would be exalted to share in His glory - His original reason for creating them
Jesus our example in…
submission (to the will of God)
self-denial
compassion
purpose
what is the means for missions?
sacrificial giving
God accomplishes the missions task specifically through the…
1
dedicated efforts of apostolic leaders
2
spiritual gifts with which He endows the church
3
sacrificial giving of His people, their resources, and their lives
3
Sacrificial giving is the measure of….
love we have for humankind
the words of command spoken by Jesus to His followers to carry out their mission
Commission
the task Jesus gave the church to take the gospel to all the world
mission
the activity of the local church or organization in which it sends forth authorized persons to other cities, countries, etc for the purpose of preaching the gospel, teaching new converts, and establishing the church
missions
the one called by God and sent by the church to preach and teach
missionary
Jesus has completed His task of…
providing the means for world redemption
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE statement concerning what is involved in the term “harvest field.”
1
this term means the entire world and every person in it
2
the term refers to the church’s responsibility to reap a harvest of souls in the world
3
the term speaks of seasons for doing and not doing God’s work
4
the ripeness of the harvest indicates the factor of time and the sense of urgency we must feel
1, 2, 4
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE completion. God intends to have the gospel preached to every human being so that…
1
anyone who believes may be saved
2
Christian nations can rise in importance
3
a select body, the church, can be called out from every group of people
4
every nation will have the opportunity to become a Christian nation
1, 3, 4
Teaching or Preaching?
establishes believers in the faith
teaching
teaching or preaching?
seeks to reach new people
preaching
teaching or preaching?
presents the whole truth of the Word of God over time
teaching
teaching or preaching?
focuses on the gospel message
preaching
teaching or preaching? produces faithful members of the body of Christ
teaching
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE statement.
1
Israel’s exodus from Egypt clearly established God’s power and caused surrounding nations to fear God.
2
Israel’s role as a missionary nation was hindered because of the curse pronounced on her by the prophet Balaam
3
God’s intention for the people of Israel was that they foretell the coming of the Messiah and be God’s witnesses among the nations.
4
God’s promise to bless all nations was unconditional; that is, those nations would automatically experience God’s blessing without doing anything.
1, 3
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE statement.
1
Israel disappointed God by rebelling against Him and losing her sense of divine commission
2
God’s people failed primarily because they did not understand their role
3
Israel’s people, like some of God’s people of every generation, became enslaved by the “god of this world”
4
God kept His witness before the nations throughout Israel’s early history by raising up a deliverer from time to time to free His people and reveal His power to the nations.
1, 3, 4
Which statement accurately describes Israel’s missions and witness outreach during Solomon’s reign?
1
Solomon’s initial rule brought glory to God and made Him known to many nations
2
Solomon’s later years were ones of spiritual decline and apostasy with no missions outreach
3
Solomon’s potential as an instrument of God and what he actually achieved were very different
all of the above
only 1 and 3
all of the above
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE statement, regarding Israel’s failure in 2 Chronicles 36.
1
The people of Israel failed to fulfill God’s purpose for them because they did not understand what God expected.
2
King Nebuchadnezzar was an instrument of God’s judgment on His people because of their rebellion against His purposes
3
There is no evidence to support the idea that God was patient with His people’s spiritual failure
4
King Nebuchadnezzar ravaged the land of Israel and destroyed its cities, palaces and temples. Nevertheless, Scripture indicates that God provided for Israel’s restoration and future as His people.
2, 4
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE statement.
1
As a result of faithfulness to God and His people, Mordecai was rewarded by the king, and Esther achieved her purpose.
2
Many people were influenced by the religion of the Jews because of the faith and actions of Mordecai and Esther
3
Because of their “active faith,” the deeds of Mordecai, Esther, and their people were recorded in the social library of the Medo-Persian Empire
4
Mordecai and Esther’s faith demonstrated in the king’s court had a far-reaching missionary impact
all of them
We may identify the Maccabees most accurately as a…
1
group of scholars from the East that were represented at Jesus’ birth
2
line of leaders from the Davidic family who controlled Palestine in the intertestamental period
3
family of priests whose members led a revolt against Syrian oppression and liberated Palestine
3
the significant event that indicated missionary involvement at the time of Christ’s birth was the…
1
fulfillment of OT prophecy
2
visit of the learned men from the East
3
attention from government leaders
4
acceptance of the Messiah in the local community
2
the missionary message is…
a powerful presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ as it is contained in the 4 gospels
in what 2 areas should leaders help the congregation to understand the scope of missions?
vision and practical involvement
solution for personal problems
psychological theories
promotion of different lifestyle and ritualistic forms of worship
cultural exchanges
elimination of social classifications
social reconstruction
freedom from hunger and disease
programs to meet physical needs
freedom from oppressive rulers
political liberation
improvement of living conditions, education, and personal habits
philanthropic activity
the church’s missions task… (5+1)
presenting Christ
leading people to Christ
baptizing believers
establishing believers
providing spiritual training
providing for physical needs
apostolic task
plant churches; teach the truth
evangelistic task
bring people to Christ
prophetic task
disciple the converts
pastoral task
care for the “sheep
teaching task
train believers with sound doctrine
The apostolic task is both to present Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and to…
1
establish Christians in the Word
2
preach the truth of the gospel in its purity
3
bring young Christians into maturity
4
define end-time events
2
The work of the apostle is similar to that of the…
1
student
2
pastor
3
ambassador
4
prophet
3
what emotion characterizes the evangelistic task?
joy
prophetic task does what
gives messages from God suitable for the immediate needs of the hearers (preaching)
Which is the best definition of the pastoral task?
1
eloquent, well-organized preaching
2
administrative concern for the local church
3
effective cross-cultural ministry
4
loving friendship and concerned care for people
4
the chain of redemptive truths concerning Christ
- born of a virgin
- the incarnate Christ
- lived a sinless life
- died for all sinners
- raised from the dead
- ascended to the Father
- exalted by the Father
- taught infallible trutsh
It is our ____ that guides our actions.
attitude
The cross represents…
shame, the curse of God on sin
Which of these are roles of the Holy Spirit specifically?
1
gives gifts to the church
2
purposes and works out His plans
3
directs the ministries of the church
4
accomplishes the work of regeneration
5
empowers and equips the body of Christ for service
1, 4, 5
The work of the spirit of grace occurs in direct response to….
the intercessory ministry of the church and the proclamation of the gospel
Missionary work is never significantly productive until…
the Spirit of Grace comes
Grace is manifested through…
1
a sinner’s ability to accept forgiveness
2
the work of the universal church
3
divine assistance to unworthy sinners
4
the ministry of the pastor and evangelist
3
the work of the Spirit of Grace
convicts them of sin and leads them into the knowledge of Christ; salvation
the work of the Spirit of Life
new birth or regeneration; born again
the work of the Comforter or Paraclete
to help; empowerment, comfort, and joy
help often comes through prayert
the work of the Spirit of Truth
inward witness to truth through enlightenment and affirmation
the work of the Spirit of love
love; the motivator in world missions; the approach that unlocks cultural doors
the work of the Spirit of Glory
the glory of the NT being manifested; transforming our lives and ministries
Which manifestation of the Spirit baptizes in the Holy Spirit?
Spirit of Power
Which manifestation of the Spirit witnesses the truth of the gospel?
Spirit of Truth
Which manifestation of the Spirit calls and equips for leadership and ministry?
Spirit of Life in Christ
Which manifestation of the Spirit designates specific spiritual gifts?
Spirit of Glory
Which manifestation of the Spirit brings power, comfort and joy?
Comforter
Which manifestation of the Spirit provides guidance for ministry?
Spirit of Love
Which manifestation of the Spirit confirms the gospel message with signs and wonders?
Spirit of Grace
Being in God’s will involves 3 things:
giving our lives to Jesus,
having a Spirit-controlled life,
and
becoming involved in the great task of reaching the world with the gospel
(ministry gift) sending financial support to missionaries
giving
(ministry gift) collecting clothes and food for the homeless
showing mercy
(ministry gift) speaking as God’s messenger
prophesying
(ministry gift) organizing the church’s government
ruling
(ministry gift) explaining the meaning of God’s Word
teaching
(ministry gift) volunteering to clean the church
serving
(ministry gift) spending time with new converts
encouraging
the “special” ministry gifts
apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher
Choose each TRUE statement that describes the impact of the prayers of the church.
1
they are instrumental in bringing about the final manifestation of judgment in the coming of the Kingdom
2
the “elders” in heaven present our prayers to God
3
along with the fire of God, they are a most powerful force
4
As a result of prayer, God sends out workers and reaps a harvest of souls
5
those who pray for the harvest do not themselves become workers in the harvest
1, 3, 4
What were the source of Simon Peter’s missionary capabilities?
revelation and discipline
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE statement.
1
accepting discipline requires a positive attitude
2
discipline, when given by our loving Father, will not be painful
3
if we have faith, being disciplined is a simple process
4
accepting discipline in our lives will produce peace
5
discipline is God’s way of sharing His holiness with us
6
when we encounter difficult times, it is because sin is in our lives
1, 4,5
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE statement.
1
the key to Paul’s missionary effectiveness was his vision and commitment.
2
Paul’s understanding of the concept of grace came from his formal training in religion before his conversion to Christianity
3
although every missionary may learn from Paul’s example as a missionary, everyone must respond to God’s individual plan for his or her life
4
the success of Paul’s missionary work was largely due to his determination to reach one specific group of people
5
Paul and his fellow workers maintained integrity in their personal lives that was equal to the integrity of their ministries
6
accepting God’s grace requires complete humility
1, 3, 5, 6
4 conditions of the Jerusalem anchor church
pentecostal power,
spiritual commitment,
growth through persecution,
purity of doctrine
Circle the letter preceding each statement that describes a responsibility of a missionary’s sending church.
1
providing spiritual and material help
2
appointing in a special ceremony individuals chosen by the Holy Spirit
3
evaluating the results of the missionary’s efforts
4
giving the missionaries an official farewell as they leave for foreign countries
5
setting up the work schedule for the missionary’s first year on the field
1, 2, 4
the church’s missionary-sending cycle in order (6)
prayer & fasting,
sending,
supporting,
receiving reports,
rejoicing,
sending
the church at Philippi was marked by its…
generosity in the midst of poverty
Circle the letter preceding each TRUE statement.
1
in the letters to the churches (revelation), the Philadelphia church was reprimanded for its lack of faith
2
because of its great missionary vision, the Philadelphia church remained a strong missionary church for 1000 years
3
the Philadelphia church understood the power of intercessory prayer
4
although it was a great church of prayer, the Philadelphia church was not a sending church.
5
the open door Jesus referred to in Rev 3 was the door to intercessory prayer
6
the Philadelphia church was one of seven churches that received the letters recorded in the book of Revelation
2, 3, 5, 6
The term “national church” refers to…
1
an independent body of believers
2
a church that is not yet indigenous
3
a cooperation of churches within a given nation
4
an organization that has a strong central government
3
Circle the letter preceding each statement that describes a specific duty of the national secretary for missions.
1
organize missionary conventions for the local churches
2
promote a program for lay participation in missionary activities
3
solicit funds for the support of the national headquarters
4
instill a sense of missionary vision in the organization
5
promote a national program for intercessory prayer
2, 4, 5
