Self Tests Flashcards
(141 cards)
1
Q
The final revelation that God has given of His will and purpose is…
1
found in the OT law
2
seen in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament
3
expressed in His Son, the Living Word
4
recorded in the book of Revelation
A
3
2
Q
Romans 10:17 and Hebrews 11:1-3, 6 give us the understanding that…
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ministering to people’s physical and emotional needs builds faith in God
2
God gives saving faith to people irrespective of any personal participation
3
one’s faith is born and strengthened by reading and/or hearing the Word of God
4
faith is built through religious practices
A
3
3
Q
The authority of Christ, the Living Witness of God’s Word, is…
1
given by God Himself
2
conveyed by the church’s Great Commission
3
assumed by believers
4
hinted at in the OT
A
1
4
Q
We see God’s confirmation of Jesus as His witness to the world…
1
at His birth
2
at His baptism by John the Baptist
3
when He was presented at the temple
4
as He prayed in the Garden
A
2
5
Q
Regarding the spiritual state of humankind, Scripture passages such as Romans 3:10-12, 23 indicate that…
1
few people are righteous
2
all without Christ are lost in sin
3
no one can be made righteous
4
people experience varying degrees of lostness
A
2
6
Q
Paul’s response to the gospel ministry was one of…
1
dread and fear
2
both compulsion and hesitation
3
eagerness and anticipation
4
boredom and apathy
A
3
7
Q
According to Romans 6:23, which statement is the most correct?
1
all have sinned and are without hope
2
all have sinned, but some might be saved
3
Sin results in eternal death, but eternal life is offered as a gift to those who believe
4
Sin brings eternal separation from God that cannot be remedied
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3
8
Q
The whole purpose of Christ’s incarnation was to…
1
seek and to save lost humankind
2
judge people for their deeds
3
bring condemnation on the lost
4
build an earthly kingdom
A
1
9
Q
In John 14:1-6, Jesus’ essential revelation to His disciples is that…
1
they do not know the way to heaven
2
He is going away permanently
3
they cannot go where He is going
4
He is the only way to the Father
A
4
10
Q
That those who call on the name of Jesus in faith will be saved is illustrated by the…
1
calling of Simon, who became Peter
2
resurrected Christ appearing to Thomas
3
declaration of the thief on the cross
4
midnight visit of Nicodemus
A
3
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Q
The central missions text of the Bible, John 3:16, refers to…
1
enablement of the Spirit
2
hopelessness
3
punishment
4
salvation
A
4
12
Q
What is the central missions text of the Bible?
A
John 3:16
13
Q
In seeking to deliver people from the oppressive power of the “god of this age,” God has made it clear that His motive is…
1
their need
2
their hopelessness
3
His love
4
His sense of justice
A
3
14
Q
The specific task of missions for God’s people is to…
1
endeavor to improve the conditions of the needy
2
research and adapt means by which the world’s darkness might be overcome
3
do all in their power to fight the oppressive forces that enslave people
4
love people and reveal God’s plan of salvation and deliverance to them
A
4
15
Q
Characteristics of Christ’s humanity that serve the cause of missions include…
1
exerting His own will
2
hating sinners
3
expressing self-indulgence
4
denying Himself
A
4
16
Q
God’s method of missions is to use…
1
His divine perogative to control the human will
2
redeemed people empowered by the Holy Spirit
3
the example of Jesus to draw people to Himself
4
angelic beings to combat the demonic powers of this world
A
2
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Q
Of all the possible methods God could have used to redeem people, the only one that would lead to their final exaltation as redeemed people was to…
1
destroy people and begin Creation anew
2
use angels to bring His revelation to people
3
send His Son in human form to die for people
4
reveal His Son in a form other than that of a human baby
A
3
18
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According to our study, the miracle power in missions is…
1
redeemed people
2
the bold and aggressive witness of educated people
3
Scripture memorization
4
the Holy Spirit
A
4
19
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The emphasis we can derive from John 3:16, which brought the greatest missionary of all time into the world, is the…
1
willingness of the virgin Mary to become the mother of God’s Son.
2
fulfillment of the plan that was in place since before the world began.
3
marvelous work of the Holy Spirit in the Incarnation, God taking on human flesh
4
amazing way in which the Son’s nature was changed at His human birth
A
3
20
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According to 2 Corinthians 8:9, 15, God’s principle for accomplishing the missions task is through…
1
the commitment of godly leaders
2
the implementation of spiritual gifts
3
the sacrificial giving of His people’s finances and lives
4
an informed understanding of needs around the world
A
3
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Q
The measure of the love we have for lost humankind is…
1
a burden for the lost
2
sacrificial giving
3
concern for the needs of underprivileged people
4
the extent to which we pray for the lost
A
2
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Q
The Great Commission is defined most accurately as the…
1
command Jesus gave to His disciples to preach and teach the gospel
2
person called by God and sent by the church to preach
3
activity of sending persons to preach in other places
4
authority given to the apostles to establish the church
A
1
23
Q
In this lesson, the authority of Christ is said to be…
1
expressed only in the NT
2
more complete on earth than in heaven
3
present throughout time and eternity
4
continually increasing in power
A
3
24
Q
The main reason for the Great Commission was to…
1
indicate the structure of the church and those who were to lead it
2
suggest a plan of action for the church in its initial years
3
discourage the church from engaging in worldwide missions
4
send the gospel to every nation, people group, and person
A
4
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In relation to the gospel, the term harvest field is best defined as...
1
the 2.4 billion unreached people of the world
2
people living in the 10/40 window
3
the field of opportunity that exists wherever there are people
4
seasons for doing and not doing evangelization
3
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Those who sincerely hope for Christ's soon return but understand the conditions for His return will...
1
isolate themselves from the world
2
pray for Christ's return
3
occupy or wait with patience
4
respond to the Great Commission
4
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God desires to have the gospel preached to everyone in the world so...
1
Christianity might become the major religion of the world
2
anyone who believes might be saved
3
many nations might be able to hear the good news
4
every nation will become a totally Christian nation
2
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The gospel is...
1
the first four books of the NT
2
the good news about Jesus dying on the cross and rising from the dead to atone for our sins
3
unrelated to the Great Commission
4
only to be shared with mature believers
2
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The purpose of teaching all that Jesus taught is to...
1
bring people to salvation
2
establish believers in the faith of Jesus Christ
3
gain a large following and achieve power
4
demonstrate one's personal spiritual maturity
2
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The task that both preaching and teaching share is...
1
purpose
2
instruction
3
priority
4
content
2
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As we seek to fulfill the Great Commission, we are...
1
keeping an appointment with Jesus
2
building up the body of Christ worldwide
3
showing that we accept Christ's program for world evangelism
4
following God's call to ministry
1
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The concept of God's whole world disposition is seen...
1
mainly in the Old Testament.
2
throughout the New Testament.
3
throughout the Bible.
4
only in the Gospels.
3
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An important aspect of God's whole world disposition was His...
1
command to fill the earth.
2
toleration of Cain’s sinful nature.
3
explanation of good and evil as modeled in nature.
4
focus on judgment.
1
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In reference to God's whole world purpose, Abraham pleased God by...
1
exhibiting an independent spirit.
2
maintaining his pilgrim character.
3
developing leadership abilities.
4
establishing regional boundaries.
2
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This lesson suggests that in regard to God's whole world purpose, Lot's downfall resulted from...
1
pride in his accomplishments.
2
love for material things.
3
refusal to serve others.
4
rejection of the itinerant lifestyle.
4
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Israel's exodus from Egypt...
1
was blocked by a pronouncement of the prophet Balaam.
2
made little impression on the surrounding nations.
3
caused surrounding nations to fear God.
4
revealed that God’s promise to bless all nations was unconditional.
3
37
God's command to Moses in Exodus 3:10 is similar to...
1
a revelation of end-time events.
2
the Great Commission.
3
the Old Testament law.
4
a conversion experience.
2
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God used Nebuchadnezzar in a time when God's people...
1
were rebellious against His purposes.
2
had their greatest missionary vision.
3
were searching for a strong leader to give them direction.
4
lived in spiritual unity.
1
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At the time of Jonah, the people of Israel were...
1
unaware of their need for spiritual renewal.
2
unsuccessfully striving to find God’s favor.
3
searching for a godly leader to help them.
4
rejecting their spiritual responsibilities.
4
40
Daniel was used by God to carry on His missions task through his...
1
aggressive leadership ability.
2
skill in negotiating with his enemies.
3
godly influence on Nebuchadnezzar.
4
repentance for moral failure.
3
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The "active faith" of Esther and Mordecai...
1
had a far-reaching missionary impact.
2
was never known outside the king’s court.
3
kept them from positions of influence.
4
was disregarded by the king.
1
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The book of Acts primarily records...
1
the dates of historical events in the early church.
2
guidelines for Christian living.
3
missionary activities of early Christianity.
4
an explanation of Jewish customs and how they relate to the church.
3
43
The key missionary principle in the Epistles focuses on...
1
evangelizing remote areas of the world.
2
establishing new believers in their faith.
3
planting indigenous churches in resistant cultures.
4
keeping Christianity free from cultural issues.
2
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The role of the Gospels in missionary activity is to...
1
promote church dogma.
2
relate Christianity to foreign cultures.
3
give a philosophical approach to evangelism.
4
reveal the life and ministry of Christ.
4
45
When compared to other sections of the NT, Acts is unique in that it represents...
1
more theoretical than practical examples of missionary activity.
2
the only historical recording of New Testament miracles.
3
a switch in Christianity from a Jewish religion to a world religion.
4
the writings of several authors.
3
46
The appeal of the Epistles to missionary activities of every age is their...
1
revelation of prophetic truth.
2
universal application of sound doctrine.
3
examples of numerical church growth.
4
directives pertaining to the church worship service.
2
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Compared to Acts, which focuses on missionary outreach, the Epistles concentrate on...
1
instructing new converts.
2
explaining Jewish tradition.
3
documenting church history.
4
prophesying end-time events.
1
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The book of Revelation plays an important part in the Great Commission by...
1
describing its purpose and significance to the church of all ages.
2
involving many writers in its presentation of historical documentation.
3
presenting the fundamentals of the indigenous church.
4
revealing its glorious conclusion.
4
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The book of Revelation reveals the...
1
“mysteries” mentioned in the Gospels.
2
limitations of prophetic interpretation.
3
ultimate purpose of Jewish traditions and laws.
4
establishment of the “kingdoms of our Lord.”
4
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The Parable of the Weeds teaches believers to...
1
focus primarily on the good and bad results of preaching the Word.
2
think positively when planting the “good seed” of the gospel.
3
trust that God will plant them in a fruitful place.
4
avoid ministries that may involve conflict and controversy.
3
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Peter suggests that good missionary work requires one to...
1
keep a low profile when working in a foreign country.
2
respect the governmental leaders of the host country.
3
live only in countries where the missionary is welcomed.
4
become involved in local political issues.
2
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The most complete meaning of the word church is a...
1
group of people who share a common goal.
2
called-out body of believers for a specific assignment.
3
building used for public worship.
4
local community fellowship.
2
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From Ephesians 3:1-2 we learn that the church is a fellowship in which there is total...
1
freedom.
2
perfection.
3
equality.
4
independence.
3
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The local church is best described as...
1
an organism, or a living entity.
2
regenerate persons from Pentecost to the first resurrection.
3
the establishment that carries out practical ministry functions.
4
a worldwide spiritual body of believers.
3
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The local church differs from the universal church in that it...
1
is an organism, not an organization.
2
usually identifies with a denomination.
3
includes all regenerate persons.
4
focuses on the church rather than the world.
2
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According to the IST author, the 24 elders in Revelation 5:8 represent the...
1
persons responsible for the spiritual life of the church.
2
saints in heaven who pray for the church on earth.
3
believers who are seeking spiritual gifts.
4
spiritual nature of the church.
4
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The church releases God's power for great missions purposes through...
1
intercessory prayer.
2
membership in the universal church.
3
missionary organizations.
4
prayers of the saints in heaven.
1
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This lessons suggests that the "keys of the kingdom" combine both privilege and...
1
responsibility.
2
position.
3
regeneration.
4
restriction.
1
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The IST discussion indicates that the "keys of the kingdom" were intended primarily for the...
1
disciples.
2
universal church.
3
apostle Peter.
4
New Testament church.
2
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When the IST author speaks of the church's apostolic nature, he is speaking of its...
1
historic foundation.
2
organizational structure.
3
government style.
4
missionary vision.
4
61
According to this lesson, the person MOST responsible for guiding the congregation in its missionary vision is the...
1
board of elders.
2
denomination.
3
pastor.
4
missions committee.
3
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Political liberation is not a part of the church's missions tasks because...
1
the church is not concerned about people’s political liberty.
2
the New Testament specifically forbids it.
3
the task of the church in missions is spiritual.
4
there must be a separation of the church and state.
3
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The church's missions task is not social reconstruction because...
1
the church is not concerned about human society.
2
the church’s only task is to reach the souls of humanity.
3
social confrontation could hinder the gospel.
4
this is God’s task as He establishes His kingdom on earth.
4
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The IST author states that the church's mission is not philanthropic activity because...
1
the church’s compassion ministries are motivated by a desire to minister holistically to humanity.
2
philanthropic activity contributes so little to society.
3
philanthropic activity is generally done for selfish motives.
4
philanthropic activity has political overtones.
1
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Cultural exchanges are not a part of the missions task because...
1
culture does not change.
2
culture is unimportant.
3
the gospel transcends cultural differences.
4
people resist changing their lifestyle.
3
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Psychological theories are not a part of the church's missions task because...
1
the church is not interested in the people’s psychological well-being.
2
psychological theories are rarely effective.
3
they tend to be based on that culture’s behavioral pattern.
4
we must focus on our identity as people of God.
4
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The most important reason to train NT believers in the life of the Spirit is so they...
1
might be better church members.
2
will be able to live victoriously.
3
will be more influential in their community.
4
will be instructed in the fundamentals of the Christian point of view.
2
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Rather than focus on the full teaching of biblical truth, the evangelist...
1
speaks on New Testament motivational themes.
2
plants and organizes new churches.
3
teaches church history and doctrine.
4
preaches the good news of the gospel.
4
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The apostolic task was oriented toward...
1
the proclamation of the gospel in new places.
2
establishing the believers in the Word.
3
defining eschatological events.
4
bringing believers into maturity.
1
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The prophetic task is primarily...
1
to the lost.
2
for the establishing of believers.
3
a preaching ministry.
4
one of “fore-telling.”
3
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The indigenous church is achieved when it...
1
is independent financially.
2
has its own leadership.
3
reproduces itself.
4
assumes administrative responsibility.
3
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What is the best description of the relationship between the individual elements of redemptive truth and the whole gospel presentation?
1)
Each truth separately supports a complete doctrine of its own.
2
Depending on its nature, one truth may be more important than another.
3
The relationship changes along with cultural and historical changes.
4
Each truth is dependent on the others.
4
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What happens when a servant of God preaches the Word?
1
The anointing is dependent on the servant’s dedication.
2
Signs and miracles will take place.
3
Sinners will respond to the power of the message.
4
The servant’s own personal life and reputation will have the most effect on the
presentation.
3
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The incarnation of Christ can be compared to the missions concept because...
1
Jesus was sent to earth as the first apostle.
2
missionary work is often controversial.
3
the missionary, like Christ, must display unique talents and abilities.
4
both represent human effort and achievement.
1
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This lesson indicates that the Virgin Birth is significant in its relationship to the...
a) spiritual gifts.
b) born-again experience.
c) Christian disciplines.
d) sanctification process
b
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Christ's sinless life was revealed by His...
a) freedom to be both God and man.
b) knowledge of Old Testament Scripture.
c) complete obedience to the Father’s will.
d) attitude toward religious customs and law.
c
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The BEST example of cross-bearing in missionary activity is to...
a) strive for personal perfection.
b) leave one’s home environment to follow Christ.
c) take an aggressive role of leadership in a new ministry setting.
d) put the work of God before family or personal obligations.
b
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The true picture of the cross represents...
a) infinite beauty and rest.
b) universal acceptance of God’s plan for humanity.
c) the beginning of the church’s historical reign.
d) the curse of God on sin.
d
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When preaching regarding Christ's death on the cross, it is important to also include His...
a) powerful resurrection from the dead.
b) humble birth in Bethlehem.
c) close relationship with the disciples.
d) interpretation of biblical prophecy
a
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In Christ's ascension to the Father, He affected missionary outreach by...
a)
allowing the disciples to become the head of the universal church.
b)
leaving concerns of church doctrine in the care of the apostles.
c)
bringing closure to the New Testament era of Christianity.
d)
empowering the church with the Holy Spirit.
d
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We should regard the "infallible teachings of Christ" as...
a)
a personal presentation of church doctrine.
b)
allegorical indications of truth.
c)
the voice of God spoken through His Son.
d)
illustrations from New Testament culture.
c
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God's plan for humanity's redemption through worldwide missions began when...
a) the original disciples died.
b) Christ gave His life on the cross.
c) the Holy Spirit came in His fullness to indwell believers.
d) Christ ascended back to heaven.
c
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The manifestation of the Spirit that gently draws sinners to Christ is the Spirit of...
a) Life.
b) Grace.
c) Truth.
d) Love.
b
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The Spirit of Life in Christ represents...
a) divine assistance.
b) the resurrection.
c) power, comfort and joy.
d) regeneration.
d
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The Holy Spirit as the Comforter compares closely with the concept of...
a) an advocate.
b) a father disciplining his son.
c) ministering to someone in a time of loss.
d) empathy.
a
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In His role as the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Spirit...
a)
has greater authority than the other members of the Godhead.
b)
motivates us to share the gospel with others.
c)
gives both enlightenment and affirmation.
d)
provides rest for believers after a time of upheaval.
c
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Doors to evangelism are often opened in cross-cultural situations by the Spirit of...
a) Grace.
b) Truth.
c) Power.
d) Love.
d
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The message of Acts 1:8 is that the purpose of being filled with the Spirit is to...
a) speak in tongues.
b) interpret Scripture more correctly.
c) witness powerfully for Christ.
d) assure our salvation.
c
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In 2 Corinthians 3:7-13, Paul contrasts the fading glory of the OT revelation with the...
a) gospel of Jesus Christ.
b) glory of creation.
c) Sermon on the Mount.
d) the studied correctness of the New Testament.
a
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The Spirit of Life in Christ dwells in every believer who has...
a) received the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
b) studied God’s Word faithfully.
c) experienced the new birth.
d) lived according to New Testament teaching.
c
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The baptism in the Holy Spirit, with the initial physical evidence of speaking in tongues,...
a)
is given to create a link between believers.
b)
is given to complete one’s experience of salvation in Christ.
c)
is recognized when the tongue spoken is understood.
d)
when received, enables the recipient in fulfilling the Great Commission.
d
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The fall of the archangel, Lucifer, identifies the first...
1
explanation of creation.
2
rebellion against God.
3
existence of heavenly beings.
4
definition of grace.
2
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Jesus made His commitment to the perfect will of the Father...
1
in the Garden of Gethsemane.
2
at age twelve in the temple in Jerusalem.
3
before the world was created.
4
during His formative years in Nazareth.
3
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A person is said to be in God's will from the moment he or she...
1
finds a meaningful plan for life.
2
seeks full-time involvement in ministry.
3
accepts Christ as Savior.
4
systematically studies the Word.
3
95
The mutual ministry gifts listed in Romans 12:6-8 were...
1
specifically limited for use in the New Testament church.
2
designated for ministers and evangelists.
3
intended for all Christians.
4
a constant source of controversy in the early church
3
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In regard to the ministry gifts, it is the pastor's responsibility to...
1
encourage believers to use their gifts.
2
seek to exercise all of the gifts.
3
discern the nature of each person’s gifts.
4
determine which gifts are necessary within the local church.
1
97
The lesson refers to teachers, pastors, and prophets as...
1
mutual ministry gifts.
2
administrative positions.
3
church appointed offices.
4
special ministry gifts.
4
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One indication of a missionary call is...
1
adapts easily to foreign cultures.
2
responds to spiritual needs through prayer and sacrifice.
3
recognizes the physical needs of the world’s people.
4
desires new and challenging experiences.
2
99
Paul's vision of the man from Macedonia who was appealing for help illustrates the importance of...
1
the use of missionary strategies.
2
flexibility in missionary activity.
3
the leading of the Holy Spirit.
4
a proper response to people’s physical needs.
3
100
The will of God will always...
1
be known years before it comes to pass.
2
take effect when a Christian reaches spiritual maturity.
3
be known and encouraged by others.
4
be predicated upon God’s Word.
4
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The first step in determining the will of God involves...
1
offering oneself for His service.
2
choosing an area of ministry.
3
exercising mature faith.
4
discovering one’s talents and abilities
1
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The revival that came to Korea in the early 1900s demonstrates the importance of...
1
missionary leadership.
2
cross-cultural ministry.
3
intercessory prayer.
4
a good working relationship between the church and government.
3
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In studying William Carey’s example of intercessory prayer for world missions, we can conclude that...
1
prayer is more effective when it is well planned.
2
God calls some believers to pray and others to go as missionaries.
3
as His people pray for missions, God often moves on their hearts to go as missionaries.
4
committing oneself to becoming a missionary is more important than praying for missions.
3
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Jesus Christ is our High Priest in the order of Melchizedek because...
1
He alone can enter the Most Holy Place.
2
His office is permanent.
3
His heritage and background are known.
4
He regularly offers up sacrifices.
2
105
From Hebrews’ teaching on the priesthood, we learn that...
1
from Aaron’s day to the present only the High Priest may enter the Holy of Holies.
2
there is no mention of tithing until the time of Aaron.
3
the priesthood of Aaron and that of Melchizekek are identical.
4
Christ’s priesthood is different from Aaron’s in that it is permanent.
4
106
In modern times 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.
1
107
Daniel’s intercessory prayer was an example of...
1
a bargain with God to bring peace.
2
a strategy to combine political and spiritual concerns.
3
aggressive spiritual warfare against Satan.
4
an account of Old Testament prayers.
3
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A benefit of praying in the Spirit is using a prayer language that is...
1
a ministry designated for pastors, evangelists, and prophets.
2
an organized structure for prayer.
3
a mark of Christian maturity.
4
not limited by one’s knowledge or understanding.
4
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When Jesus speaks of the harvest in John 4:35, He indicates that it is...
1
primarily the work of the pastor.
2
an assignment for future generations.
3
a model of God’s role in the universal church.
4
the responsibility of every believer.
4
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The picture of the throne room of grace in Revelation 4:1–8:5 emphasizes, above all else, the...
1
effectiveness of the church’s prayer.
2
splendor of the throne of God.
3
awesome scope of God’s judgment.
4
symbolic nature of crowns, harps, and bowls.
1
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The most significant result of prayer and fasting by the church in Antioch was the...
1
growth of the church both spiritually and numerically.
2
sending out of Saul and Barnabas into worldwide missions.
3
opening of the believers’ eyes to the needs around them.
4
bonding together of the believers as they prayed.
2
112
Jesus did not begin His earthly ministry until...
1
His earthly father died.
2
He celebrated His bar mitzvah at the temple in Jerusalem.
3
He was old enough to be accepted by the society of His day.
4
He had been filled with the Holy Spirit.
4
113
Jesus taught His disciples humility and servanthood when He...
1
gathered the little children around Him.
2
washed His disciples’ feet.
3
healed the lepers who came to Him.
4
interceded for the woman taken in adultery.
2
114
Peter’s call to become a missionary came when Jesus said to him, ...
1
“From now on you will catch men.”
2
“Put out into the deep water, and let down your nets for a catch.”
3
“Flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.”
4
“Upon this rock will I build My church.”
1
115
Peter’s response to the call of Christ illustrates the...
1
need for certain skills and talents for full-time service.
2
use of missionary strategy in reaching the lost.
3
principle that the harvest is in Christ’s control.
4
need for updated techniques in missionary endeavors.
3
116
From Peter’s revelation of Christ, we learn that this experience is...
1
a result of Christian maturity.
2
one that often leads to false doctrine.
3
essential to missionary activity.
4
primarily from the New Testament era.
3
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Which of these does Hebrews 12:1–12 list as a part of the process of learning discipline?
1
Maturity
2
Pain
3
Spirituality
4
Perfection
2
118
As Peter began to follow Christ, his character changed and he became more...
1
ambitious.
2
humble.
3
self-reliant.
4
assertive.
2
119
This lesson refers to Paul as the apostle of...
1
love.
2
religion.
3
power.
4
grace.
4
120
We can say of Paul’s vision for the lost that it...
1
included all unreached people.
2
occurred only after he was spiritually mature.
3
was limited to the Jewish people of his generation.
4
changed its focus throughout his ministry.
1
121
The most practical characteristic of Paul’s ministry was his...
1
dedication to hard work.
2
emphasis on Old Testament law and customs.
3
observance of Jewish traditions.
4
identification with other religious leaders of the time.
1
122
Jerusalem was considered an anchor church because of its...
1
central geographic location.
2
dynamic leadership.
3
experience in the Holy Spirit’s power.
4
international membership.
3
123
God spread the ministry of the church of Jerusalem throughout the world by...
1
sending financial blessings.
2
allowing the persecution of the church.
3
speaking through prophetic messages.
4
creating harmony between church and government.
2
124
As the disciples daily taught the teachings of Christ to the new believers, their purpose was to...
1
establish pure doctrine in the church.
2
discover truths from the Old Testament law.
3
add members to the church.
4
recruit potential missions leaders.
1
125
The sending cycle in the church begins with...
1
supporting missions projects.
2
giving sacrificially to missionaries.
3
rejoicing over missionary results.
4
prayer and fasting.
4
126
The home church of Paul and Barnabas, in Antioch,...
1
sent groups from the church to assist them.
2
provided spiritual and material help for them.
3
evaluated their missions work to see if they merited continued support.
4
developed a plan for their missionary travels.
2
127
Financially, the church at Philippi was...
1
dependent on help from other churches.
2
supported by a few wealthy individuals.
3
generous but not prosperous.
4
the wealthiest church in its region.
3
128
Paul’s missionary support from the church at Philippi was...
1
infrequent.
2
occasional.
3
consistent.
4
meager.
3
129
Epaphroditus, a member of the Philippian church, demonstrated that a giving church should...
1
ensure that designated missionary gifts reach their destination.
2
be financially stable before becoming involved in missions.
3
give equally to all of the missionaries it supports.
4
involve only full-time pastoral staff in financial matters.
1
130
In the letters to the churches (Revelation 2–3), the church at Philadelphia was one of only two churches that...
1
was reprimanded for its lack of faith.
2
received no criticism.
3
was considered lukewarm.
4
practiced idol sacrifice.
2
131
The church to which Jesus sent a letter in Revelation 3 that continued to be a strong missionary church for a thousand years was the church at...
1
Jerusalem.
2
Antioch
3
Philippi.
4
Philadelphia
4
132
The faith-promise plan involves a church’s...
1
missions committee.
2
adult membership.
3
pastoral staff.
4
entire congregation.
4
133
This lesson suggests that pastors should invite missionary speakers to challenge the congregation...
1
once a year or during a missionary convention.
2
when missionary funds are available.
3
every month.
4
when there is a need for missions emphasis.
3
134
Who is MOST influential in developing a heart for missions in the local church?
1
The pastor
2
The youth group
3
The missions committee
4
Prayer groups
1
135
A missions committee should consist of...
1
the pastoral staff and retired missionaries.
2
lay leadership from the congregation.
3
individuals who are dedicated to missions.
4
students who feel called to missions.
3
136
It is the responsibility of the national organization to appoint missionaries...
1
when there is a vacant position available.
2
after a careful screening process.
3
who have been called to specific geographic regions.
4
when funds for their support are available.
2
137
This lesson indicates that new missionaries usually receive specific guidance regarding their destination from the..
1
local church.
2
national church.
3
missions committee of their home church.
4
pastor of their home church.
2
138
The responsibilities of the national office include...
1
raising support for the national headquarters.
2
developing a schedule of services for itinerating missionaries.
3
providing housing for missionaries on furlough.
4
screening missionary candidates to determine if they have the necessary qualifications.
4
139
This lesson suggests that missionaries should...
1
solicit funds from a variety of denominations.
2
receive funds from a central church budget.
3
finance their own missionary endeavors.
4
raise funds by soliciting support from local churches.
4
140
What evangelistic principle does this lesson draw from the New Testament account of Jesus feeding the multitude?
1
Social needs often are a priority over spiritual needs.
2
Full-time ministry brings personal fulfillment.
3
Before others hear the gospel twice, all should hear it once.
4
Most evangelistic efforts should take place in large gatherings.
3
141
According to this lesson, the New Testament account of the loaves and fish indicates that it is our responsibility to...
1
meet the physical and social needs of people.
2
offer our resources to the Lord.
3
focus on strategy in our service to the Lord.
4
base our giving on what the church requires.
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