UPEs Flashcards

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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... 1 Apostles’ Creed. 2 Great Commission. 3 Other Commandment. 4 Law of Christ.
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The word mission is defined as... 1 Jesus’ command to His followers to carry out their directive. 2 the person called by God and sent by the church to preach. 3 the task of taking the gospel to all the world. 4 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... 1 authority. 2 nature. 3 compassion. 4 mission.
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Saul, who became the apostle Paul, came to understand Christ's authority... 1 when he was blinded on the road to Damascus. 2 when consenting to Stephen’s stoning. 3 due to the teaching he received from Gamaliel. 4 by observing the lives of Christians.
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Jesus' primary intent in giving the Great Commission was to... 1 indicate the structure of the church and those who were to lead it. 2 involve and motivate the church in its important task of worldwide missions. 3 suggest a plan of action for the church in its initial years. 4 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... 1 night time visit of Nicodemus. 2 deliverance of the demoniac of Gadara. 3 confrontation with the Samaritan woman at the well of Sychar. 4 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... 1 before the end comes. 2 fully in each generation. 3 early in the church’s history. 4 within the first generation after Pentecost.
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The best definition for gospel is... 1 sermon. 2 good news. 3 doctrinal teaching. 4 New Testament.
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Both preaching and teaching share the quality of... 1 purpose. 2 instructional task. 3 priority. 4 targeted audience.
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The purpose of teaching all that Jesus taught is to... 1 show our mastery of the Bible. 2 do what Jesus did. 3 establish believers in the Christian faith. 4 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... 1 His death. 2 His resurrection. 3 the Sermon on the Mount. 4 the Great Commission.
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Biblical missions... 1 began in the Old Testament. 2 is not referred to in Scripture until the Great Commission. 3 stems from the whole world concept seen throughout the Bible. 4 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... 1 willingly relocating in order to spread the population. 2 being the fathers of the basic racial groups found in the world today. 3 controlling the regional positions of government. 4 changing the traditional forms of worship.
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One result of Israel's exodus from Egypt was that... 1 a pronouncement by the prophet Balaam did not come true. 2 it made little impression on the surrounding nations. 3 it caused surrounding nations to fear God. 4 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... 1 rejecting their responsibilities to God. 2 seeking spiritual renewal. 3 searching for their purpose in fulfilling God’s plan. 4 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... 1 refusal to compromise. 2 insistence on aggressive military strategy. 3 skill in negotiation. 4 leadership abilities.
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The book of Acts primarily records the... 1 establishment of church doctrine. 2 initial missionary activities of the church. 3 explanation of Christ’s earthly ministry and its impact on history. 4 Jewish customs and the Jews’ impact on the early church.
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The Gospels' role in missionary activity focuses on... 1 the philosophy of missions. 2 church history. 3 church organization. 4 the words of Christ.
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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 recordings of New Testament miracles. 3 Christianity’s switch from a Jewish religion to a world religion. 4 a collection of writings by several authors.
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Whereas Acts focuses on missionary activity, the Epistles focus on... 1 instruction for new converts. 2 Old Testament traditions and their influence on the Christian church. 3 the documentation of church history. 4 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... 1 dependent. 2 indigenous. 3 without a pastor. 4 legalistic.
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In relation to the Great Commission, the book of Revelation contains... 1 records of religious traditions that resulted from Christ’s early teaching. 2 the organizational structure of the New Testament church. 3 apostolic examples of evangelism methods. 4 its ultimate direction and conclusion.
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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 carefully plan ministries that the hearers will find meaningful and acceptable. 3 trust that God will plant each of them in a fruitful place. 4 seek a positive attitude when approaching new areas of ministry.
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In regard to missions, Romans emphasizes... 1 responsibilities of the indigenous church. 2 God’s allowance for Gentile nations to receive the gospel message. 3 doctrinal problems that occur when a young church is not in complete submission to its founding church. 4 prerequisites for the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
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The missionary principle found in Philemon focuses on... 1 organizing church strategies. 2 establishing indigenous principles. 3 evangelizing in various levels of society. 4 developing church leadership.
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The Greek word ekklesia means... 1 “called-out ones.” 2 “perfected in character.” 3 “spiritually motivated.” 4 “a community gathering.”
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The universal church is best described as... 1 an organizational foundation. 2 a Christian denomination. 3 a group joined in common spirit. 4 all believers who are united in Christ.
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The church's heaven-and-earth identity involves... 1 the saints in heaven who are praying for souls on earth. 2 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... 1 intercessory prayer. 2 membership in the universal church. 3 missionary organizations. 4 prayers of the saints in heaven.
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According to our study, the keys of the kingdom represent the... 1 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... 1 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... 1 missionary outreach. 2 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... 1 denominational officials. 2 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... 1 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? 1 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... 1 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... 1 without a designated ministry gift. 2 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... 1 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? 1 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... 1 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... 1 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... 1 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... 1 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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Missionary work relates to Christ’s virgin birth with respect to the... 1 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... 1 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... 1 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... 1 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... 1 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... 1 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... 1 a master plan of redemption. 2 a purpose for organization. 3 spiritual gifts. 4 many prophets.
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The Holy Spirit gently draws sinners to Christ in His manifestation as the Spirit of... 1 Truth. 2 Grace. 3 Power. 4 Glory.
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The Spirit of the Life of Christ is seen as representing one’s... 1 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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The IST likens the relationship of the believer and the Holy Spirit as Comforter to that of... 1 father and son. 2 teacher and student. 3 master and worker. 4 mother and child.
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The Spirit of Truth is evidenced when... 1 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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In the work of missions, the key that unlocks all cultural doors is... 1 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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The message of Acts 1:8 is that the Spirit will provide... 1 power for witnessing. 2 insight into prophetic truths. 3 freedom from persecution. 4 understanding of the mysteries of God.
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In 2 Corinthians 3:7–13 Paul contrasts the fading glory of the Old Testament revelation with the glory of... 1 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... 1 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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Scripture indicates that the first rebellion against God was by... 1 Cain and Abel. 2 Moses and the Israelites. 3 the archangel Lucifer. 4 Eve when she was tempted.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Psalm 2:7–8, “I will make the nations your inheritance,” indicates that the harvest involves... 1 asking. 2 waiting. 3 giving. 4 blessing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Paul’s example demonstrates that to experience God’s grace requires... 1 righteousness. 2 determination. 3 humility. 4 a special revelation.
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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.
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The people in the Jerusalem church were known for their... 1 financial stability. 2 cultural adaptability. 3 scholastic knowledge. 4 spiritual understanding.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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