Questions Flashcards
What A Church Really is?
.A church is a regular gathering of Christians for the purpose of teaching
.In other words, our Lord is telling us to go into the world and gather people together regularly in order to teach them the Word
.The more gatherings and group there are, the more the Great Commission is being fulfilled
Is Evangelism The Fulfilling Of The Great Commission?
- YES, because they have started the process
- NO, because without the teaching, which comes by establishing churches, the Great Commission will not be truly fulfilled
THE WORKS OF CHURCH PLANTERS
- The Great White Throne. Rev 20:11-13
- The Book of Life
- The Book of Works - The Judgement Seat of Christ. 2Cor 5:9-10
How many churches were there in the new testament?
The Jerusalem Church and the Antioch Church
List 3 Things Everyone Should Know About The Jerusalem Church
- The Jerusalem Church was the first church
- The important people were based in the Jerusalem Church. Even the Apostles were based in this church
- They were the church that had the first instructions from Jesus to go to the entire world
List 3 Things Everyone Should Know About The Jerusalem Church apart from these 2:
- The Jerusalem Church was the first church
- The important people were based in the Jerusalem Church. Even the Apostles were based in this church
- They were the church that had the first instructions from Jesus to go to the entire world
- They were a very prosperous and flourishing church. Acts 4:34-35
- They had great growth in the church. Acts 2:41
- There was great unity in the church. Acts 2:44
List 2 Things Everyone Should Know About The Jerusalem Church apart from these 6:
- The Jerusalem Church was the first church
- The important people were based in the Jerusalem Church. Even the Apostles were based in this church
- They were the church that had the first instructions from Jesus to go to the entire world
- They were a very prosperous and flourishing church. Acts 4:34-35
- They had great growth in the church. Acts 2:41
- There was great unity in the church. Acts 2:44
- God gave them victory over every problem and difficulty encountered. E.g. Peter and John were released from the custody of the chief priest and elders. Acts 5:17-19
List 3 Things Everyone Should Know About The Jerusalem Church apart from these 6:
- The Jerusalem Church was the first church
- The important people were based in the Jerusalem Church. Even the Apostles were based in this church
- They were the church that had the first instructions from Jesus to go to the entire world
- They were a very prosperous and flourishing church. Acts 4:34-35
- They had great growth in the church. Acts 2:41
- There was great unity in the church. Acts 2:44
- There was great unity in the church. Acts 2:44
- God gave them victory over every problem and difficulty encountered. E.g. Peter and John were released from the custody of the chief priest and elders. Acts 5:17-19
- The power of God was greatly manifested in the church. In the book of Acts, people who lied to the pastors died instantly. Acts 5:3,5
- Unlike many churches today, they cared for the poor. Acts 4:35
- But they did not obey the instruction of church planting until catastrophe struck. Act 8:1; 7:59; 14:22
List 3 Things You Should Know About The Antioch Church
- The Church in Antioch became the most important church in the New Testament. Acts 11:19
- It was in the Antioch Church that the believers were first called ‘Christians’. Acts 11:26
- The first recorded revival took place at the Antioch Church. Acts 11:22
List 3 Things You Should Know About The Antioch Church
apart from:
- The Church in Antioch became the most important church in the New Testament. Acts 11:19
- It was in the Antioch Church that the believers were first called ‘Christians’. Acts 11:26
- The first recorded revival took place at the Antioch Church. Acts 11:22
- Barnabas decided to get Paul to join.
- The Apostle Paul made the Antioch Church is home church.
- There were many Prophets and Missionary-minded people in the Antioch Church. Acts 13:1
- The Antioch Church obeyed the voice of the Holy Spirit without delay. Acts 13:2
If God became man…
Give 4 Suggestions For God
- Perhaps God would set up several large universities.
- Perhaps God would build the biggest hospital to cater for many sick people.
- Perhaps God would provide potable water for thousands of villages
- Perhaps God would construct the largest hydroelectric dam to provide electricity.
If God became man…
Give 5 Suggestions For God apart from these:
1. Perhaps God would set up several large universities.
2. Perhaps God would build the biggest hospital to cater for many sick people.
3. Perhaps God would provide potable water for thousands of villages
4. Perhaps God would construct the largest hydroelectric dam to provide electricity.
- Perhaps God would set up relief centres for the refugees and displaced children of the world.
- If God became a man, perhaps He would build many orphanages.
- If God became a man He would probably set up great businesses so that He would finance the work of God.
- If God became a man, He would build schools to cater for all children of school-going age.
- If God became a man, He would join some political parties in order to gain influence to help the world.
List 4 Differences Between Preaching And Teaching
a. When the Word comes to us by preaching, our souls are ministered to.
b. When the Word comes to us by teaching, our minds are largely involved in receiving.
c. Teaching has a more lasting effect than preaching does.
d. Teaching is sometimes more difficult to assimilate. Preaching enters quickly but fades quickly.
List 4 Differences Between Preaching And Teaching apart from these:
a. When the Word comes to us by preaching, our souls are ministered to.
b. When the Word comes to us by teaching, our minds are largely involved in receiving.
c. Teaching has a more lasting effect than preaching does.
d. Teaching is sometimes more difficult to assimilate. Preaching enters quickly but fades quickly
e. Preaching is moving and stirring.
f. Preaching is more outwardly impressive than teaching.
g. Teaching is not as popular as preaching.
h. Most people think that a preacher is more powerful a man of God compared to a teacher.
i. Teachers usually have churches that grows steadily.
List 3 Things You Should Know About The Tent Ministry
- The Tent Ministry is actually the Lay Ministry
- It is possible to combine secular work with the ministry . 1Cor 9:14
- The best New Testament example of the Tent Ministry is Apostle Paul. The best Old Testament example is the Prophet Daniel
List 3 Things You Should Know About The Tent Ministry apart from these:
- The Tent Ministry is actually the Lay Ministry
- It is possible to combine secular work with the ministry . 1Cor 9:14
- The best New Testament example of the Tent Ministry is Apostle Paul. The best Old Testament example is the Prophet Daniel
“4. Sometimes it is the will of God for you to be in a tent minister and sometimes it is the will of God to be in full time ministry. Phil 4:12
- The Tent Ministry will be prominent in the last days. Acts 18:3-4
- Paul practised the Tent Ministry so that others would follow his example. 2Thes 3:7-9
- The Tent Ministry can be as fruitful as the full time ministry.
LIST 3 WAYS ON HOW AND WHEN TO FLOW IN THE TENT MINISTRY
- When it is the only way you can live in certain geographical locations and do the ministry.
- The Tent Ministry helps you avoid becoming a burden. 2Thes 3:8
- The Tent Ministry will enable you to survive in ministry without being paid by the church. 2Thes 3:8
LIST 3 WAYS ON HOW AND WHEN TO FLOW IN THE TENT MINISTRY APART FROM THESE:
- When it is the only way you can live in certain geographical locations and do the ministry.
- The Tent Ministry helps you avoid becoming a burden. 2Thes 3:8
- The Tent Ministry will enable you to survive in ministry without being paid by the church. 2Thes 3:8
- The Tent Ministry enables you to be free from all men. 1Cor 9:19
- The Tent Ministry enables you to enter the ministry whether finances permit it or not. 1Cor 9:16-18
- The Tent Ministry ensures that you play a part in this great ministry. 1Cor 9:23
- Some people are able to relate better with unpaid ministers of the gospel who maintain their secular jobs
List Four Ways That Paying Pastors Can Hinder The Ministry
a. Building projects are slowed down or stopped.
b. The church cannot buy the equipment it needs.
c. Missionaries cannot be sent out.
d. Immature church members who do not understand why pastors should be paid certain amount of money could cause trouble in a new church
LIST 3 WAYS ON HOW AND WHEN TO FLOW IN THE TENT MINISTRY APART FROM THESE:
- When it is the only way you can live in certain geographical locations and do the ministry.
- The Tent Ministry helps you avoid becoming a burden. 2Thes 3:8
- The Tent Ministry will enable you to survive in ministry without being paid by the church. 2Thes 3:8
- The Tent Ministry enables you to be free from all men. 1Cor 9:19
- The Tent Ministry enables you to enter the ministry whether finances permit it or not. 1Cor 9:16-18
- The Tent Ministry ensures that you play a part in this great ministry. 1Cor 9:23
- Some people are able to relate better with unpaid ministers of the gospel who maintain their secular jobs
- To flow in the Tent Ministry, you need to be sacrificial. 1Kings 22:31, 1Cor 9:1-18
- Selfishness is the greatest hindrance to the Tent Ministry. Phil 2:20-21
- Laziness is another great hindrance to the tent minister
LIST 3 WAYS ON HOW AND WHEN TO FLOW IN THE TENT MINISTRY APART FROM THESE:
- When it is the only way you can live in certain geographical locations and do the ministry.
- The Tent Ministry helps you avoid becoming a burden. 2Thes 3:8
- The Tent Ministry will enable you to survive in ministry without being paid by the church. 2Thes 3:8
- The Tent Ministry enables you to be free from all men. 1Cor 9:19
- The Tent Ministry enables you to enter the ministry whether finances permit it or not. 1Cor 9:16-18
- The Tent Ministry ensures that you play a part in this great ministry. 1Cor 9:23
- Some people are able to relate better with unpaid ministers of the gospel who maintain their secular jobs
- To flow in the Tent Ministry, you need to be sacrificial. 1Kings 22:31, 1Cor 9:1-18
- Selfishness is the greatest hindrance to the Tent Ministry. Phil 2:20-21
- Laziness is another great hindrance to the tent minister
- Use a lot of wisdom when practising the T ent Ministry. Matt 10:16, John 3:1-2
- Become a financial support by engaging in the Tent Ministry. Acts 20:35
- The Tent Ministry fights idleness in the church. 2Thes 3:11, Ps 131:1
Paul’s downward opinion of himself
- First, he saw himself as not being inferior to any of the apostles. 2Cor 12:11”
- He later considered himself as the least of these same apostles. 1Cor 15:9
- He stopped comparing himself with the apostles and likens himself to the least of the saints. Eph 3:8
- He concluded that he was the chief of sinners. 1Tim 1:15
Daniel had three jobs. List them
- He was a Member of Parliament for the Babylonian Province. Dan 2:48
- He was the Second Vice President to Belsahzzar. Dan 5:29
- He was the Prime Minister during the rule of Darius. Dan 6:1-2