General Biblical Ecclesiology:
By Biblical definition a “church” is (an assembly; a denomination; a building for religious exercises; a called out assembly). Called out assembly
An church which cannot assemble is (an anomaly; a misnomer; a fraud; a miracle).
All New Testament churches existed in specific locales (true; false). Itinerant ????
The Bible sometimes refers to all the churches in the world, or in a region (allegorically; generically; groupily; summarily). Generically
There are no “churches” in the Old Testament (true; false). False – Acts 7:38
There are no “churches of Christ” in the Old Testament (true; false). True
Different forms of the word “church” are found in the Old Testament (once, twice, sixteen times, twenty-four times). Never
There are no “churches” which meet in government buildings (true, false). False – Acts 19:39 – assembly
The Bible first uses the word “church” in Matthew 16, therefore the first church started (at Pentecost; in the Old Testament; in Matthew; during Christ’s earthly ministry). By Christ during His ministry
The first church was established (in Jerusalem; in Judah; in absentia; in Galilee). Galilee
The first church was (large; itinerant; errant; extravagant). Itinerant
The first church’s first pastor was (Jesus; Peter; Paul; John the Baptist). Christ
Eventually the first church settled in (Antioch, Capernaum; Rome; Jerusalem). Jerusalem
On the Day of Pentecost mentioned in Acts 2, new believers were (christened; catechized; baptized; added to the church). Acts 2:41
That suggests (the pre-existence; the blessing of God; the successful PR; the eternal nature) of the church. Blessing and pre-existence
In Ephesians the Holy Spirit uses Christ’s relationship to His church as an illustration of (Heaven; a gaol; the Senate; husbands and their wives). Husbands, love your wives even as Christ also…… Eph. 5:25
Christ (washed; purchased; cleansed; sacrificed) the church of God with his own blood. Acts 20:28
In the Bible, Christ’s churches are described allegorically as (bodies; fiancees, buildings; rivers). Not rivers
There are scriptural churches mentioned in the first part of the Book of Revelation but not after chapter 3 because (they are unimportant; the Lord will be too busy to deal with them; their members will have been translated to Heaven; they will cease to exist). Cease because of the rapture
There will be churches in Heaven (true; false). There will be a single assembly
Benefits for church members include (eternal reward; spiritual instruction; Christian fellowship; financial gain). Not finances
The church in Jerusalem:
The most prominent person in the early days of the Jerusalem church was (Paul; Peter; James; John). None
The most prominent activity in the early days was (door-to-door evangelism; mighty miracles; prayer; powerful sermons). Prayer Acts 2:42; 3:1; 4:24, etc
Which of the following words describe that church (growth; spiritual energy; persecution; excitement). All
Which of those words describe our church?
The membership of the church during the first months was confined to (Galileans; men; poor people; PhD’s). Acts 6:7 – even priests
Eventually deacons were selected in order to (govern the church; serve the church; serve the pastors; finance the church’s evangelism). Serve the church – Acts 6
The necessity of deacons was due to (all the sick people; the commonality of goods; the stupidity of the pastor(s); the need for body guards and investigators).
The first missionaries were sent out from churches other than Jerusalem (true; false). False
The missionary who went to Samaria was (Philip; Stephen; Peter; Paul). Philip – Acts 8:5
Missionaries were sent from Jerusalem to (Rome; Antioch; Tyre; Joppa). Not Rome
The church in Jerusalem was blessed with (persecution; the presence of the Apostles; the ministry of Paul; miracles). Not much of the ministry of Paul
Churches scattered throughout the Mediterranean looked to the Jerusalem church (as if they were gods; with respect; for counsel; as Christ’s vicars;). For counsel
Other New Testament churches:
The first “Christian” church was in (Jerusalem; Samaria; Rome; Antioch). Acts 11:26
This church was established primarily by refugees from Jerusalem who arrived because of the persecution which followed the death of (Christ; Stephen; Peter; James). Stephen – Acts 11:19
It was visited by (Peter; Barnabas; Paul; James) from the Jerusalem church. Barnabas and Peter later
The most famous “assistant pastor” in God’s Word was in this church. His name was (Silas; Barnabas; Paul; Judas). Paul – Acts 11:26
That church blessed the church in Jerusalem with (their prayers; their praise; their offering; their used clothing). Acts 11:30
That assembly was the home church of (Paul; Silas; Judas; Peter). Paul and Silas
Despite that Christians should always be in perfect harmony, Paul had a clash with (Silas; Barnabas; Peter; himself) over the difference between doctrine and practice. Gal. 2:11
During the days of the Bible, there (one, two, three four) churches in Antioch. Syria and Pisidia
It was while in this church that Paul began to invite (ladies; gentiles; heathen; children) to be saved and to join the Lord’s church. Gentiles – Acts 13
Paul was killed, or nearly so, in while ministering at the city of (Lystra; Jerusalem; Derbe; Antioch), but where he eventually founded a church. Lystra
During his second missionary journey Paul returned to this church, and from its membership he asked (Silas; Titus; Timothy; Timotheus) to join him in his mission work. Tim – Acts 16:1-3
From what we learn in the Bible the first church established in Europe was at (Philippi; Corinth; Rome; Thessalonica)? Philippi
That church apparently met in (the city jail; the city hall; a community center; a lady’s home). Lydia’s
Among the preachers in this church were (Timothy; Epaphroditus; Paul; Silas). All
What two quarreling woman were an embarrassment to the church (Lois & Eunice; Betty & June; Euodias and Syntyche; Hannah and Gretel)? Phil. 4:1-3
Which was the more “noble” church (Philippi; Thessalonica; Berea; Corinth)? Acts 17:11
Where was Paul charged with “turning the world upside down” because he successfully preached Christ and started a church there (Philippi; Thessalonica; Berea; Corinth)? Thessalonica – Acts 17:6
The members of this church were notable for turning to God from idols and for (their generosity; their waiting for the return of Christ; their photogenic pastor; their doctrinal purity). I Thess. 1:10
Who assisted Paul in starting the church in Corinth (Barnabas; Timothy; Apollos; Aquilla)? Tim & Aqilla
Two famous church members in Corinth included (Aquilla; Priscilla; Crispus; Peter). X-Peter – Acts 18:8
To what churches did Paul write two epistles each (Corinth; Thessalonica; Ephesus; John)?
In which of these Asian cities were churches established (Tokyo; Shanghai; Ephesus; Thyatira)? Eph-Thy
In what church has a sleeper been memorialized (Ephesus; Troas; Bedlam; Corinth)?
The church in Rome was founded by (Paul; Peter; Apollos; Aquilla). We have no idea
For a time that church met in the (garden; warehouse; house; garage) of Aquilla. Rom 16:3-5
When Paul wrote to that church, he mentioned by name (half a dozen; a dozen; two dozen; twenty-six) people. 26 – Romans 16
The churches in Galatia were tormented with (persecution; wealth and luxury; legalistic Judaizers; poverty).
Two famous members of the church in Colosse were (Paul & Silas; Euodias & Syntyche; Sonny & Cher; Philemon and Onesimus). Col. 4:9
What New Testament church might be consider to be the least faithful to Christ (Corinth; Rome; Laodicea; Jerusalem)? Rev. 3:14-22