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Based on the message of Hebrews 11:1-3, 6, faith is…

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belief in something like fate or change.
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trust in the good feeling one has when reading these verses.
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belief in God’s character as expressed in His Word.
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taking a leap into the unknown.

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Christ’s authority as the Witness of God’s Word comes from…

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the Holy Spirit.
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God.
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himself.
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the church.

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The authority of Christ is equal to that of the…

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prophets.
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Word of God.
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angels.
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church.

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In describing the spiritual state of humankind, the Bible indicates that…

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no one is righteous.
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only the elect are righteous.
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righteousness is not necessary for humans in this life.
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all people are seeking righteousness.

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From Ephesians 2 we may conclude that persons who die without hearing about Jesus…

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might not be lost.
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will be saved if they did not have an opportunity to hear the gospel.
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will receive no rewards.
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may be lost without hope.

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According to Matthew 18:11, the purpose of Christ’s coming to earth in human form was to…

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condemn the lost.
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establish an earthly kingdom.
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save the lost.
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rid the world of evil.

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The incident of Jesus and the thief on the cross helps us see how simple salvation really is, for all that it requires is…

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faith in Christ.
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a little effort.
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desire.
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regret for sins.

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Since those who call on the name of Jesus will be saved, believers are challenged to…

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simply pray for others to confess the name of Jesus.
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actively share the gospel message with the lost.
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avoid any contact with nonbelievers.
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judge whether or not persons are ready and worthy to call on Jesus’ name.

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The apostle Paul’s response to the missions challenge is indicated by his feeling that to preach the gospel was a…

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privilege.
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worthwhile activity.
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debt he owed.
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reason for traveling.

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The central missions text of the Bible speaks of God’s…

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love for the world.
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lack of patience with sinful humanity.
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intent to destroy the earth and rebellious people.
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separation from humankind.

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It is possible to reach the present population with Christ’s love by…

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focusing on rural evangelization.
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taking advantage of modern technology and communications.
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allowing the Word to spread by personal witness.
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fighting with every human means the oppressive forces of evil.

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The oppression of evil throughout the world is caused by “the god of this world” whom the Bible identifies as…

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wicked rulers of the nations.
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local territorial spirits, each of which controls a nation.
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Satan, who is the deceiver.
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ungodly humanity who set themselves in opposition to God.

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The specific task of missions is for believers to…

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work for a better world by engaging in humanitarian efforts worldwide.
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love people and let them know of God’s salvation.
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study the approach to overcoming darkness.
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focus on the positive aspects of evangelism.

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God’s method in worldwide missions includes…

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people doing His will, denying themselves, loving the lost, and working relentlessly to accomplish the task of redemption.
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only the Holy Spirit, because people would never accomplish the task.
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destroying all the people and starting over with a new creation.
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using angels in the task of redemption and missions.

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Christ had to become a part of the human family in order to…

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renew the human race.
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become the King of the Jews.
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provide redemption for sinful humanity.
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assume His position in the Trinity as the Son of God.

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God’s method of redeeming the lost requires that they…

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live according to the biblical law.
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deny themselves.
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love the lost.
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accept the sacrifice of His Son for their sins.

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Jesus is our example for doing God’s will to reach lost people in that He…

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resisted His Father’s will.
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practiced self-indulgence.
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had great compassion for lost and suffering humanity.
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sometimes compromised His mission to take a different course of action.

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The miracle power in missions was first demonstrated in the…

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incarnation of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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healings performed by Jesus.
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infilling of the disciples with the Holy Spirit.
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parting of the Red Sea.

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The biblical term only begotten son refers to…

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the significance of Christ’s death on the cross.
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Christ’s sinless life.
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God’s foreknowledge of the Second Coming.
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Jesus as the Son of God.

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The significance of Christ’s birth in relation to missionary work is in its…

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historical documentation.
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miraculous nature.
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level of recognition.
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dependency on human cooperation.

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Scripture indicates that Jesus carried out His missionary ministry by the power of…

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His own word.
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His divinity.
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the Holy Spirit.
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a sanctified, firm will.

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God’s means for missions has to do with His…

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resources.
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reason.
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purpose.
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feelings.

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God demonstrated the principle that the resources we need to carry out the missionary task are supplied through…

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large gifts.
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prayers.
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sacrificial giving.
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unexpected sources.

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Sacrificial giving is the measure of the believer’s…

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desire to be rewarded.
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love for the lost.
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spiritual maturity.
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character.

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We refer to the command Jesus gave His disciples prior to His ascension as the…

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Apostles’ Creed.
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Great Commission.
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Other Commandment.
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Law of Christ.

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The word mission is defined as…

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Jesus’ command to His followers to carry out their directive.
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the person called by God and sent by the church to preach.
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the task of taking the gospel to all the world.
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the activity of sending persons to preach in other places.

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The Roman centurion who wanted Jesus to heal his servant demonstrated that he understood Christ’s…

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authority.
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nature.
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compassion.
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mission.

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Saul, who became the apostle Paul, came to understand Christ’s authority…

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when he was blinded on the road to Damascus.
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when consenting to Stephen’s stoning.
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due to the teaching he received from Gamaliel.
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by observing the lives of Christians.

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Jesus’ primary intent in giving the Great Commission was to…

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indicate the structure of the church and those who were to lead it.
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involve and motivate the church in its important task of worldwide missions.
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suggest a plan of action for the church in its initial years.
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emphasize the importance of preaching the gospel.

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The incident in Jesus’ ministry that helps us understand the harvest metaphor more clearly is the…

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night time visit of Nicodemus.
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deliverance of the demoniac of Gadara.
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confrontation with the Samaritan woman at the well of Sychar.
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Sermon on the Mount to the assembled crowd.

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Jesus indicated that God intended for the gospel to be preached in all the world…

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before the end comes.
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fully in each generation.
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early in the church’s history.
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within the first generation after Pentecost.

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The best definition for gospel is…

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sermon.
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good news.
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doctrinal teaching.
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New Testament.

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Both preaching and teaching share the quality of…

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purpose.
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instructional task.
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priority.
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targeted audience.

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The purpose of teaching all that Jesus taught is to…

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show our mastery of the Bible.
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do what Jesus did.
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establish believers in the Christian faith.
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structure the church leadership properly.

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Jesus’ words, “I will be with you always, to the very end of the age” were spoken in relation to…

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His death.
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His resurrection.
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the Sermon on the Mount.
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the Great Commission.

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Biblical missions…

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began in the Old Testament.
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is not referred to in Scripture until the Great Commission.
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stems from the whole world concept seen throughout the Bible.
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is seen as the people moved out to “fill the earth” before Cain’s banishment from Eden.

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God used Noah’s 3 sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, to fulfill His redemptive plan by…

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willingly relocating in order to spread the population.
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being the fathers of the basic racial groups found in the world today.
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controlling the regional positions of government.
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changing the traditional forms of worship.

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One result of Israel’s exodus from Egypt was that…

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a pronouncement by the prophet Balaam did not come true.
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it made little impression on the surrounding nations.
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it caused surrounding nations to fear God.
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it revealed that God’s promise to bless all nations was unconditional.

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At the time of Jonah, the people of Israel were…

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rejecting their responsibilities to God.
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seeking spiritual renewal.
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searching for their purpose in fulfilling God’s plan.
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looking for a godly leader to help them.

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God used Daniel and his friends to carry on His missionary purpose because of their…

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refusal to compromise.
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insistence on aggressive military strategy.
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skill in negotiation.
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leadership abilities.

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The book of Acts primarily records the…

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establishment of church doctrine.
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initial missionary activities of the church.
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explanation of Christ’s earthly ministry and its impact on history.
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Jewish customs and the Jews’ impact on the early church.

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The Gospels’ role in missionary activity focuses on…

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the philosophy of missions.
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church history.
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church organization.
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the words of Christ.

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When compared to other sections of the NT, Acts is unique in that it represents…

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more theoretical than practical examples of missionary activity.
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the only historical recordings of New Testament miracles.
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Christianity’s switch from a Jewish religion to a world religion.
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a collection of writings by several authors.

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Whereas Acts focuses on missionary activity, the Epistles focus on…

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instruction for new converts.
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Old Testament traditions and their influence on the Christian church.
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the documentation of church history.
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prophetic understanding of end-time events.

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The terms self-governing, self-supporting, and self-propagating refer to a church that is…

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dependent.
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indigenous.
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without a pastor.
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legalistic.

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In relation to the Great Commission, the book of Revelation contains…

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records of religious traditions that resulted from Christ’s early teaching.
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the organizational structure of the New Testament church.
3
apostolic examples of evangelism methods.
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its ultimate direction and conclusion.

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The Parable of the Weeds teaches believers to…

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focus primarily on the good and bad results of preaching the Word.
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carefully plan ministries that the hearers will find meaningful and acceptable.
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trust that God will plant each of them in a fruitful place.
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seek a positive attitude when approaching new areas of ministry.

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In regard to missions, Romans emphasizes…

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responsibilities of the indigenous church.
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God’s allowance for Gentile nations to receive the gospel message.
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doctrinal problems that occur when a young church is not in complete submission to its founding church.
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prerequisites for the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

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The missionary principle found in Philemon focuses on…

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organizing church strategies.
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establishing indigenous principles.
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evangelizing in various levels of society.
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developing church leadership.

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The Greek word ekklesia means…

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“called-out ones.”
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“perfected in character.”
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“spiritually motivated.”
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“a community gathering.”

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The universal church is best described as…

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an organizational foundation.
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a Christian denomination.
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a group joined in common spirit.
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all believers who are united in Christ.

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The church’s heaven-and-earth identity involves…

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the saints in heaven who are praying for souls on earth.
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Christ, the Head of the church, and the earthly body of believers.
3
both a spiritual heavenly identity and a worldly identity.
4
a revelation of the future state of the church.

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The church releases God’s power for great missions purposes through…

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intercessory prayer.
2
membership in the universal church.
3
missionary organizations.
4
prayers of the saints in heaven.

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54
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According to our study, the keys of the kingdom represent the…

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revelation of prophetic knowledge.
2
benefits of Christian service and sacrifice.
3
church’s mandate to continue Christ’s ministry.
4
responsibility given to Peter.

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Jesus promised His disciples that after He returned to His Father, they would…

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find acceptance in the local community.
2
be able to reveal prophetic events.
3
receive recognition as the founders of the first church.
4
do even greater miracles than He had done.

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Every office and ministry of the church should be apostolic with respect to…

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missionary outreach.
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church government.
3
organizational strategy.
4
leadership style.

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The church leaders MOST responsible for guiding the congregation in its missionary vision are the…

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denominational officials.
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pastoral staff.
3
missions committee.
4
church administration.

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The biblical view of social reconstruction is best explained in Ephesians 6:5-9 where Paul speaks of…

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freedom from oppression.
2
obedience to one’s master.
3
overcoming temptation.
4
following one’s own conscience.

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Which of these is a biblical approach to meeting human needs?

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Motivational programs designed to help people help themselves
2
Government-sponsored homes for the elderly
3
Drug rehabilitation programs based on Christian discipleship
4
Abortion intervention clinics

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The best time for the church to fulfill its obligation to train believers in the life of the Spirit is when they…

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become well-grounded in the Word.
2
decide to commit their lives to Christ.
3
establish spiritual maturity.
4
show initiative in seeking this experience on their own.

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The word apostle means a person…

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without a designated ministry gift.
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who pastors a local congregation.
3
sent on a mission.
4
training for the ministry.

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Rather than focus on the whole body of truth, the evangelist will…

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speak on motivational themes from the New Testament.
2
plant and organize new churches.
3
teach church history and doctrine.
4
preach the good news of the gospel.

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Which of these is unique to the prophetic task?

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The gospel message of salvation
2
An exhortation to the church concerning obedience
3
Lessons in church doctrine
4
Establishment of organizational structure

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The pastoral task that is different from other ministry tasks is…

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discipling new Christians.
2
preaching evangelistic sermons.
3
witnessing to unbelievers.
4
counseling compassionately.

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Our study describes the heart of the church’s missions task as…

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coordinating activities between the missions church and the new church it is establishing.
2
promoting ideas and programs.
3
churches reproducing themselves within cultural contexts.
4
adapting the gospel message for cross-cultural presentations

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Each redemptive truth of the gospel…

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stands alone as a separate doctrine.
2
has a logical order from least to most important in its theological merit.
3
relates to the other truths of the gospel.
4
represents various scholarly interpretations.

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The implication of the Incarnation is that the…

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living Word became flesh.
2
world was released from the curse of sin.
3
longed-for Messiah was received by His own people.
4
plan of God was fulfilled in its entirety.

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68
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Missionary work relates to Christ’s virgin birth with respect to the…

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universal nature of the doctrine.
2
progressive theological truth it suggests.
3
historical and cultural importance of the event.
4
supernatural work of the Holy Spirit.

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Christ’s sinless life was most revealed by His…

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dedication to doing the Father’s will.
2
identification with people from every walk of life.
3
careful devotion to Old Testament law.
4
refusal to become involved in worldly matters.

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The true picture of the Cross represents…

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infinite beauty and rest.
2
universal acceptance of God’s plan for humanity.
3
the beginning of the church’s historical reign.
4
the curse of God on sin.

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The message of the Cross should be presented closely with the message of the…

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need for sanctification.
2
importance of perfection in Christian living.
3
power of the Resurrection.
4
doctrine of the Trinity.

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Christ’s ascension into heaven reveals to every believer the…

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exact timing of prophetic events.
2
completion of redemptive grace.
3
promise of earthly perfection and sanctification.
4
hopeless condition of humanity.

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The church is responsible to regard the teachings of Christ as…

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the historical documentation of the New Testament church.
2
the infallible Word of God.
3
allegorical literature.
4
prophetic and mystical revelations.

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The unique role of the Holy Spirit is to give the church…

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a master plan of redemption.
2
a purpose for organization.
3
spiritual gifts.
4
many prophets.

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75
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The Holy Spirit gently draws sinners to Christ in His manifestation as the Spirit of…

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Truth.
2
Grace.
3
Power.
4
Glory.

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76
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The Spirit of the Life of Christ is seen as representing one’s…

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born-again experience.
2
search for ministry in the body of Christ.
3
desire for the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
4
knowledge of biblical truth.

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77
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The IST likens the relationship of the believer and the Holy Spirit as Comforter to that of…

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father and son.
2
teacher and student.
3
master and worker.
4
mother and child.

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78
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The Spirit of Truth is evidenced when…

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someone gives a word of correction to the church.
2
a believer recognizes the correct teaching of the Word.
3
the Holy Spirit speaks independently from the Father and Son.
4
believers trust the pastor’s interpretation of the Word.

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79
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In the work of missions, the key that unlocks all cultural doors is…

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having the Spirit of Truth.
2
having the Spirit of Love.
3
having the Spirit of Life in Christ.
4
exhibiting the Spirit of Grace.

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80
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The message of Acts 1:8 is that the Spirit will provide…

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power for witnessing.
2
insight into prophetic truths.
3
freedom from persecution.
4
understanding of the mysteries of God.

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81
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In 2 Corinthians 3:7–13 Paul contrasts the fading glory of the Old Testament revelation with the glory of…

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nature.
2
creation.
3
the new covenant.
4
eternal life.

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The baptism in the Holy Spirit is different from the indwelling of the Spirit in that it…

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took place only in New Testament times.
2
is an experience every Christian shares.
3
enables Christians to witness with greater power.
4
is a sign of Christian maturity.

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83
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Scripture indicates that the first rebellion against God was by…

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Cain and Abel.
2
Moses and the Israelites.
3
the archangel Lucifer.
4
Eve when she was tempted.

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84
Q

Above all else, the will of God in a believer’s life involves…

1
knowledge of the Scriptures.
2
salvation.
3
financial sacrifice.
4
supernatural gifts.

A

2

85
Q

Being in God’s will involves giving one’s life to Jesus, having a Spirit-controlled life, and …

1
determining what one’s giftings are.
2
reading all one can regarding His will.
3
becoming involved in reaching the world for Christ.
4
speaking as God’s messenger.

A

3

86
Q

“Think of yourself with sober judgment in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you” (Romans 12:3) refers to…

1
positive thinking.
2
the exercise of ministry gifts.
3
humility in ministry.
4
spiritual battle.

A

2

87
Q

The principal confirmation of a missionary call is the…

1
Spirit’s witness that it is God’s will.
2
individual’s desire to make personal sacrifices.
3
approval of church leadership.
4
open door of opportunity.

A

1

88
Q

A component of the call to missionary service is…

1
a desire to live in a foreign culture.
2
an exposure to the needs of humanity.
3
an attraction to certain areas of the world.
4
a commitment to spreading the gospel regardless of personal cost.

A

4

89
Q

A vital aspect regarding the will of God is…

1
stepping out in blind faith.
2
learning all we can about the region of the world that interests us.
3
an ongoing, sometimes daily, direction that comes to us.
4
going with our first impressions.

A

3

90
Q

One main consideration in knowing the will of God is…

1
presenting our bodies in spiritual worship.
2
knowing, in Christ, one is in the broad stream of God’s plan.
3
testing the opportunities that come our way.
4
following the counsel of others.

A

2

91
Q

The final step in carrying out the will of God is…

1
discovering one’s abilities.
2
selecting a ministry.
3
exercising faith.
4
seeking a position of ministry.

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3

92
Q

The life of William Carey is an example of the…

1
typical response of nineteenth-century clergy to the challenge of missions.
2
impact of prayer on world missions.
3
need for organized missionary efforts.
4
specific requirements for missionary qualification.

A

2

93
Q

The ministry of intercessory prayer is for…

1
Christians who seek special ministry gifts.
2
all believers who want to be used by God.
3
church leadership and elders.
4
those who are called to this ministry.

A

2

94
Q

Intercessory prayer is best described as…

1
aggressive spiritual warfare.
2
spiritual sensitivity.
3
a pastoral responsibility.
4
a special ministry gift for mature believers.

A

1

95
Q

Jesus’ words “watch and pray” suggest we need…

1
designated leaders for congregational prayers.
2
special instructions for prayer.
3
unique prayers for corporate worship.
4
discipline and alertness in prayer.

A

4

96
Q

Psalm 2:7–8, “I will make the nations your inheritance,” indicates that the harvest involves…

1
asking.
2
waiting.
3
giving.
4
blessing.

A

1

97
Q

The principle that emerges from Jesus’ example in sending the disciples is that we should…

1
ask qualified individuals to do the work of God.
2
aggressively encourage people to enter full-time ministry.
3
pray for workers for the harvest.
4
wait for God’s timing before engaging in ministry.

A

3

98
Q

God’s sending Jesus to live among us and carry out His divine plans demonstrates a missionary’s need for…

1
initial encouragement.
2
divine appointment.
3
a strong natural will.
4
a sense of independence.

A

2

99
Q

Jesus was motivated in His ministry by…

1
His ability to attract followers.
2
the faithfulness of His disciples.
3
His obligation to the Father.
4
an attitude of love.

A

4

100
Q

In missionary work, the delegation of responsibility is directly related to…

1
organizational structure.
2
the national workers’ ambitions.
3
dynamic church growth.
4
the church’s numerical size.

A

3

101
Q

Jesus emphasized the need to delegate responsibility when He…

1
washed the feet of the disciples.
2
performed miracles of healing.
3
presented Peter with the keys to the Kingdom.
4
organized ministry to poor people.

A

3

102
Q

When Peter was fishing with Christ, he responded to the Lord’s instruction in a spirit of…

1
disrespect.
2
obedience.
3
hostility.
4
approval.

A

2

103
Q

The timing of the harvest is the responsibility of…

1
Christ, the Lord of the harvest.
2
appointed missionaries.
3
national church leadership.
4
qualified Christian workers.

A

1

104
Q

To develop the kind of discipline required for missionary service, one must have…

1
organizational abilities.
2
a gentle temperament.
3
perseverance.
4
a strong personality.

A

3

105
Q

Peter’s revelation of Christ as the Son of God illustrates that it is important for missionaries to have…

1
spiritual sensitivity.
2
religious education.
3
emotional stability.
4
aggressive personalities.

A

1

106
Q

The incident where Jesus stated to Peter, “Out of my sight, Satan” illustrates the need in Peter, as in all missionaries, for…

1
love.
2
discipline.
3
forgiveness.
4
patience.

A

2

107
Q

God needed to transform Peter before using him as a missionary because Peter…

1
needed to learn humility.
2
was weak-willed and lacked ambition.
3
was indecisive.
4
lacked dedication.

A

1

108
Q

Paul stated his apostleship was given to him…

1
because of his willingness to follow Christ.
2
based on the foundation of grace.
3
as a result of his diligence in studying Scripture.
4
because he had endured many trials.

A

2

109
Q

Paul’s example demonstrates that to experience God’s grace requires…

1
righteousness.
2
determination.
3
humility.
4
a special revelation.

A

3

110
Q

The initial energy force that established the church in Jerusalem as an anchor church was the…

1
dynamics of the apostles’ lives and ministry.
2
power of the Holy Spirit.
3
combination of nationalities among the believers.
4
strength and wisdom of its leadership.

A

2

111
Q

The people in the Jerusalem church were known for their…

1
financial stability.
2
cultural adaptability.
3
scholastic knowledge.
4
spiritual understanding.

A

4

112
Q

The believers in the Jerusalem church became involved in missionary outreach because of…

1
many opportunities to preach in foreign countries.
2
Stephen’s apostolic example.
3
the persecution of Christians.
4
aggressive leadership within the church.

A

3

113
Q

The church at Antioch was a sending church because it…

1
was strategically located for travel.
2
supported missionaries financially and spiritually.
3
was the place where Paul began his ministry.
4
initiated the concept of the indigenous church.

A

2

114
Q

The first step a church should take in becoming a sending church is to…

1
create an atmosphere of missionary interest.
2
select believers who qualify for missionary service.
3
raise financial support for missionary work.
4
plan times for prayer and fasting.

A

4

115
Q

The church at Philippi was considered a model as a missionary supporting church because of its…

1
affluence.
2
sacrificial giving.
3
strong leadership.
4
indigenous spirit.

A

2

116
Q

The Philippian church contributed to Paul’s ministry…

1
on a regular basis.
2
when there were specific needs.
3
at the beginning of each new missionary trip.
4
when excess church funds were available.

A

1

117
Q

Scripture indicates that the Philippian church supported Paul…

1
at all times except during his time in prison.
2
for a short period when he began his ministry.
3
throughout his entire ministry.
4
in equal proportion to the other missionaries it supported.

A

3

118
Q

What lesson does the example of Epaphroditus, a member of the Philippian church, teach us regarding giving?

1
Churches should support missionaries only when they are actually on the front lines of missionary activity.
2
A church should be financially stable before it contributes to missionary work.
3
The church is responsible to see that gifts designated for missionaries actually reach their destination.
4
When a church supports more than one missionary, the support should be divided equally among the selected missionaries.

A

3

119
Q

Because of its great missionary vision, the Philadelphia church was…

1
the most outstanding church of its time.
2
in need of help for its own members.
3
recognized by the government for its generosity.
4
a strong sending church for one thousand years.

A

4

120
Q

Your IST author suggests that the “open door no one can shut” refers to the…

1
heavenly gate in John’s vision.
2
ministry of intercessory prayer.
3
specific areas mentioned in the Great Commission.
4
worldwide impact of the universal church.

A

2

121
Q

The faith-promise plan is effective because it…

1
generates interest in missions.
2
designates missionary giving.
3
promotes follow-up in missionary giving.
4
offers everyone an opportunity to give.

A

4

122
Q

The faith-promise plan allows church congregations to…

1
respond on the basis of an emotional appeal.
2
designate a percentage of church tithes to missions.
3
give selectively to world missions ministries.
4
increase their commitments every year.

A

4

123
Q

The best approach for involving all age groups in missionary outreach is for the church to…

1
plan and conduct a missionary convention at least annually.
2
support missionaries in a variety of countries.
3
donate a percentage of its budget to missions.
4
select projects that will create enthusiasm for missions.

A

1

124
Q

A specific duty of the national secretary for missions is to…

1
raise funds for the national organization.
2
promote programs for intercessory prayer.
3
recruit qualified employees.
4
plan interdenominational conventions.

A

2

125
Q

With respect to funds disbursed to them by the national church office, missionaries should be required to…

1
make no accounting for their use.
2
use them as quickly as possible.
3
limit their use to evangelistic efforts.
4
report on how they use the funds.

A

4

126
Q

Missionaries are supported best by a plan in which…

1
many churches contribute to their support.
2
they work to earn part of their support.
3
most of their support comes from their family members.
4
they live by faith and hope people will help them.

A

1

127
Q

From the account of Jesus’ feeding the multitude of people, we learn the importance of…

1
serving others without complaining.
2
responding to the social needs of others.
3
giving our resources to the Lord.
4
developing sensitivity in the work of God.

A

3

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