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Flashcards by Julie Gholston, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Julie Gholston
about 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| 1. Which statement best describes the continuing development of the A/G Constitution and Bylaws? | Changes have occurred, but the basic structure and government remain true to the original |
| 2. Which statement best describes the distinction between the constitution and bylaws? | The constitution functions as an official description of the organization. |
| 3. In drafting the Statement of Fundamental Truths, the founders sought to | preserve unity and promote accurate interpretation of Scripture. |
| 4. By saying that Jesus was begotten of the Father, we mean that Jesus | is a priest in the order of Melchizedek. |
| 5. The Scriptures teach that salvation is received | through repentance for sin and faith in Christ. |
| 6. The term sanctification means | “an act of separation from evil and dedication to God.” |
| 7. The term blessed hope is defined as | “the resurrection of all who are in Christ, both living and dead.” |
| 8. What Scripture passages below are used in support of speaking in tongues as the initial physical evidence of Holy Spirit baptism, in the Statement of Fundamental Truths? | Acts 2:4 and 1 Corinthians 12:4–10; 28 |
| 9. Which Bible passage indicates that Spirit baptism is distinct from and subsequent to conversion? | 1 Corinthians 12:4–10 |
| 10. The resurrection of the righteous dead and the rapture of living believers are best described in | 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17. |
| 11. The fact that humanity by voluntary disobedience lost the original relationship with God is expressed in | Romans 5:12-19. |
| 12. An ordinance of the church is described in | Romans 6:4. |
| 13. Which phrase best describes the nature of a cooperative fellowship? | A fellowship based upon mutual agreements voluntarily entered into by the membership |
| 14. What is the corporate name of the Assemblies of God fellowship? | The General Council of the Assemblies of God |
| 15. The district council supervises activities that are ecclesial and sacerdotal. The term sacerdotal refers to activities that are | ministerial. |
| 16. The executive presbytery includes a specific number of nonresident members who do not hold individual office. What is their role? | They hold responsibility as members when the presbytery is in session. |
| 17. What is the relationship between an ethnic language district and a geographic district? | The superintendent of the geographic district is also the superintendent of the ethnic language churches within the geographic area. |
| 18. Churches that desire to affiliate with the General Council must have pastors who | hold Assemblies of God ministerial credentials. |
| 19. A district indicates that a minister’s credentials are not renewed if the | minister is unfit or unqualified, but disciplinary action is not pursued |
| 20. Identify a requirement for renewal of ministerial credentials. The minister must | submit a report of financial and doctrinal faithfulness in ministry. |
| 21. How does the Assemblies of God deal with relatively minor transgressions of approved doctrine or practice? | They are treated as challenges of limited effect and resolved at the lowest administrative level. |
| 22. What avenues are open to a minister who feels that he or she has not received justice during the disciplinary process? | An appeal may be made to the General Council Credentials Committee. |
| 23. Which organizational division oversees Benevolences? | The Division of the Treasury |
| 24. The General Council Policy Manual satisfies the need to | address policies officially without expanding the bylaws. |
| 25. In what ways do the administrative divisions of the Fellowship aid local churches? | They augment and support the three-fold mission of the church. |
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