Test Yourself Chapter 04

Question 1

1. Which of the following was a view generally held by the New Order of the Latter Rain?
   a) The power of the Executive Presbytery should
   be curtailed.
   b) Speaking in tongues was treated as but one of
   many evidences of the Spirit Baptism.
   c) Apostles and prophets were to be restored as
   part of local church leadership.
   d) Ministerial training should be extended to
   include courses in Pentecostal truths.

Answer 1

c) Apostles and prophets were to be restored as

part of local church leadership.

Question 2

2. In what way did prosperity affect traditional holiness standards?
   a) Holinessstandardswereexaminedandcodified
   by the Commission on Doctrinal Purity.
   b) Holiness standards were generally rejected.
   c) There was a decline of legalistic standards that
   previously had been enforced by the church.
   d) Holiness standards were reviewed and revised
   by Assemblies of God leadership.

Answer 2

c) There was a decline of legalistic standards that

previously had been enforced by the church.

Question 3

3. Which statement best describes the growth rate of converts, new churches, and ordinations in the 1950s and 1960s?
   a) There was continued growth in all three areas.
   b) Converts and new churches increased, but the
   number of new ordinations decreased.
   c) Only the Hispanic districts continued to grow
   rapidly.
   d) There was continued growth only among non-
   Caucasian (non-white) minority groups.

Answer 3

c) Only the Hispanic districts continued to grow

rapidly.

Question 4

4. What influenced the General Council to officially condemn racial discrimination?
   a) AfricanAmericanswerebeingordainedinother
   denominations.
   b) Assemblies of God leadership saw the need to
   build up an African American clergy.
   c) A popular minister gave a rousing speech.
   d) Billy Graham had invited an African American
   to join his evangelistic team, causing the Council embarrassment.

Answer 4

d) Billy Graham had invited an African American

to join his evangelistic team, causing the Council embarrassment.

Question 5

5. Which statement best characterizes the ministry
   David du Plessis?
   a) Effectively brought the Pentecostal testimony in ecumenical circles
   b) Served as an ambassador for the Assemblies of God in South Africa
   c) Brought the Pentecostal testimony to the French-speaking parts of Europe and Africa
   d) After an outstanding beginning, his Assemblies of God credentials were withdrawn and never returned.

Answer 5

a) Effectively brought the Pentecostal testimony in ecumenical circles

Question 6

6. What methods were most often used in the passing of the spiritual heritage to the next generation?
   a) Bible institutes and colleges
   b) Mentoring of younger ministers
   c) Apprenticeship programs
   d) Periods of service as associate pastors

Answer 6

b) Mentoring of younger ministers

Question 7

7. Identify a component of strategic planning that contributed to success in missions.
   a) The emphasis on the academic study of missions b) The practice of each Assembly giving a tithe of
   the general income for missions
   c) The training of nationals and the building of
   indigenous churches
   d) Cooperation with other missions agencies in
   large scale evangelistic efforts

Answer 7

c) The training of nationals and the building of

indigenous churches

Question 8

8. What question best describes the Mary and Martha problem?
   a) HowcanwesimplysitatJesus’feetwhenthere
   is work to be done?
   b) How can we get others to help when laborers
   are so few?
   c) How can we do the good works of both Mary
   and Martha?
   d) How can we obtain more faith when
   circumstances seem hopeless?

Answer 8

c) How can we do the good works of both Mary

and Martha?

Question 9

9. Name the highly successful Assemblies of God radio outreach that was broadcast for forty-two years. a) Sermons in Song
   b) The Gospel Lighthouse
   c) Revivaltime
   d) Gospel Time

Answer 9

c) Revivaltime

Question 10

10. What feature of Pentecostal worship took the place of the formal reading of a creed?
    a) Gospel songs that reinforced the truths of the
    fourfold gospel
    b) The inclusion of the Statement of Fundamental
    Truths in every issue of the Pentecostal Evangel c) AcontinuingemphasisonthebooksofActsand
    First Corinthians in public preaching
    d) Strong doctrinal teaching in Sunday school
    classes at all levels

Answer 10

a) Gospel songs that reinforced the truths of the

fourfold gospel