Role of the Church in the Local and Worldwide community Flashcards
(27 cards)
What do individual churches provide for the local community
- education on Christianity
- meeting place for worship
- activities for youth
What does The Church provide for the local community
- food banks
- medical care
- campaigns for justice
What quote from Ephesians shows how The Church is the body of Christ
‘And God placed all things under Jesus’ feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body’
What does The Trussel Trust do
provide over 400 food banks in the UK
What does The Oasis Project do
Provides an internet cafe, job club, and a food bank
What type of love should Christians show
agape (selfless,unconditional) love
What parable motivates Christians to do good works
Parable of the sheep and the goats
What quote from James shows that faith requires works
‘Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead
What do Street Pastors do
- respond to drunkness and antisocial-behaviour
- work closely with police
- listen to peoples problems and give advice on where to go
What do Parishing Nursing Ministries UK do
- supports healthcare through the local church
- registered parish nurses provide early diagnosis and promote wellbeing in the local community
What is the Great Commission
’ 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
What effect does the Great Commission have on Christians
- all have a duty to spread the gospel
- some become missionaries (extend the Church to all nations)
What is Alpha
an introductory course for those interested in Christianity
Where is the Church growing
South America, Africa, and Asia
How does an everyday Christian spread their faith
- praying for people to accept God
- social media
- sharing what God has done for them
- inviting people to Christian social events/mass
What is Christ for all Nations
- 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
What responsibility does the Worldwide Church have
- to restore people’s relationship with each other and God (reconciliation )
What is Community of the Cross of Nails
- after Christians in ww2 forgave bombing
- became world centre for reconciliation and peace
what is the World Council of Churches
- works for reconciliation between different Christian denominations and other religions
In which countries does Christian Persecution occur
North Korea, Somalia, Iraq, and Syria
What can Christian Persecution include
- extra taxes
- churches forbidden
- attacks
In what way is Christian Persecution positive
- some believe they get to share the suffering of Christ in this way
What quote from Corinthians implies the Church must campaign against persecution
’ If one part suffers, every part suffers with it’
What quote from Romans implies Christians should show love and forgiveness to their persecutors
’ do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good’
