THE CHURCH Video Review Quiz

1. What does the Greek word "ekklesia," from which we get the word "church," mean?
” And He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent.”
—Colossians 1:18 (ESV)
2a) What role does Christ have in relation to the church?
2b) What is the church referred to as?
“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— (5) one Lord, one faith, one baptism”
—Ephesians 4:4-5 (ESV)
3a) How many bodies are there?
3b) What is the “one body” referring to?
3c) How many different church denominations exist in the world today?
3d) Does the Lord's church have more than one head (authority)?
3e) Does Jesus, the Head of His church, have more than one body?
“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'”
—Acts 2:38 (ESV)
4a) What does the Lord's church teach people to do in order to be saved?
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. (16) Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.'”
—Mark 16:15-16 (ESV)
5a) What does Mark 16:15–16 reveal about how the Lord’s church views the gospel?
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
—1John 4:1 (ESV)
6a) What are Christ's disciples commanded to do when they hear spiritual teachings?
6b) What commendable action did the Bereans take in Acts 17:10–11?
6c) How can someone test the spirits to know whether they are truly from God?
” I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.”
—Romans 16:17 (ESV)
7a) How should Christ's disciples respond to those who cause division and teach contrary to God's word?
“He answered, ‘Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. (14) Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.'”
—Matthew 15:13-14 (ESV)
8a) What did Jesus say about every plant not planted by His Father?
8b) Who does the “plant” that will be uprooted represent?
“For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when He was betrayed took bread, (24) and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ (25) In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.’ (26) For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”
—1Corinthians 11:23-26 (ESV)
9b) What is the Lord's church directed to do?
“On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight.”
—Acts 20:7 (ESV)
10a) Check each statement that reflects what we learn about the Lord’s church from this passage.
A cappella literally means “in the manner of the chapel” or “in the style of the church” in Italian. Historically, the term referred to vocal music performed without instrumental accompaniment, especially as it was practiced in early church settings where instruments were often not used. From the 1st to 3rd centuries, worship was entirely a cappella (vocal only). Early Christians followed the pattern of the synagogue and teachings of the apostles, emphasizing heartfelt singing (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16).
“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, (19) addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart”
—Ephesians 5:18-19 (ESV)
11a) From this passage, what does "be filled with the Spirit" look like?
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
—Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
12a) From this verse, what does the Lord’s church include as part of its worship?
12b) From this verse, what does "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" look like?
12c) What is the purpose of congregational singing in the Lord's church?
“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.”
—1Timothy 4:13 (ESV)
13a) What does the Lord’s church include as part of its worship?
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, (2) for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”
—1Timothy 2:1-2 (ESV)
14a) What does the Lord’s church include as part of its worship?
Churches hold contributions as part of their worship because the New Testament teaches and models the practice of giving financially to support the work of the Lord’s church.
“Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. (2) On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.”
—1Corinthians 16:1-2 (ESV)
15a) What did the Lord's church do on the first day of every week?
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