The Church Quiz! Trivia Questions

1. After Peter declared that Jesus was the Christ the Son of the living God, Jesus told Peter (whose name means 'rock') that upon this rock, He (Jesus) was going to build His church. Was Jesus referring to the truth of what Peter stated or was he referring to Peter the Apostle?

The truth of what Peter said

Peter the Apostle

Jesus was referring to the truth of what Peter said. Peter declared that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus acknowledged this truth by saying that upon this rock, He was going to build His church. Jesus was not referring to Peter himself as the foundation of the church, but rather to the truth that Peter proclaimed. This statement by Peter was a pivotal moment in affirming Jesus' identity and mission, and Jesus recognized the importance of this truth in establishing His church.

Explanation

Jesus was referring to the truth of what Peter said. Peter declared that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus acknowledged this truth by saying that upon this rock, He was going to build His church. Jesus was not referring to Peter himself as the foundation of the church, but rather to the truth that Peter proclaimed. This statement by Peter was a pivotal moment in affirming Jesus' identity and mission, and Jesus recognized the importance of this truth in establishing His church.

2. Which of the following is NOT something that makes a church a church according to Acts chapters 1-2?

Preaching and teaching the Word

Singing and musical instruments

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

Fellowship and prayer

According to Acts chapters 1-2, preaching and teaching the Word, baptism and the Lord's Supper, and fellowship and prayer are all mentioned as important aspects of a church. However, singing and musical instruments are not explicitly mentioned as criteria for what makes a church a church in these chapters. Therefore, singing and musical instruments are NOT something that makes a church a church according to Acts chapters 1-2.

Explanation

According to Acts chapters 1-2, preaching and teaching the Word, baptism and the Lord's Supper, and fellowship and prayer are all mentioned as important aspects of a church. However, singing and musical instruments are not explicitly mentioned as criteria for what makes a church a church in these chapters. Therefore, singing and musical instruments are NOT something that makes a church a church according to Acts chapters 1-2.

3. The universal/invisible church is all of God's people in all times and all places. It is made up of all the true believers. With that in mind, can a person be part of a local church without being a part of the universal church? Yes or No?

Yes

No

A person can be in a local church and still not be a true believer and thus a part of God’s universal church.

Explanation

A person can be in a local church and still not be a true believer and thus a part of God’s universal church.

4. Which gift in the Body of Christ is the most important?

Evangelism

Preaching

Service

Pastor

None of the above

They are all equally important

Explanation

They are all equally important

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True

False

It is prayer, not church discipline

Explanation

It is prayer, not church discipline

6. Which denominations use the congregational form of church government?

Roman Catholic, Episcopalian, Methodist

Presbyterian, Reformed, Covenant

Baptist, Lutheran, Congregationalist

None of the above

The denominations that use the congregational form of church government are Baptist, Lutheran, and Congregationalist. This means that these denominations have a system where the local congregation has the authority to make decisions and govern the church, rather than being governed by a higher hierarchical structure.

Explanation

The denominations that use the congregational form of church government are Baptist, Lutheran, and Congregationalist. This means that these denominations have a system where the local congregation has the authority to make decisions and govern the church, rather than being governed by a higher hierarchical structure.

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True

False

We need both the words and the works of Jesus to effectively witness

Explanation

We need both the words and the works of Jesus to effectively witness

8. According to John 17:20-23, the thing that is the most effective in getting people to believe in Jesus is

Evangelism

Preaching

Unity of Believers

One-on-one sharing the Gospel

All of the above

According to John 17:20-23, Jesus prays for the unity of believers, stating that through their unity, the world will believe that God sent Jesus. This suggests that unity among believers is the most effective way to get people to believe in Jesus. It implies that when believers are united and demonstrate love and harmony among themselves, it becomes a powerful testimony to the truth of Jesus' message and the reality of God.

Explanation

According to John 17:20-23, Jesus prays for the unity of believers, stating that through their unity, the world will believe that God sent Jesus. This suggests that unity among believers is the most effective way to get people to believe in Jesus. It implies that when believers are united and demonstrate love and harmony among themselves, it becomes a powerful testimony to the truth of Jesus' message and the reality of God.

9. In the Presbyterian form of church government there are two types of elders. They are:

Teaching and Ruling Elders

Evangelist and Serving Elders

Sessional and Deacon Elders

Shepherding and Pastoral Elders

In the Presbyterian form of church government, there are two types of elders: Teaching and Ruling Elders. Teaching Elders are responsible for preaching and teaching the Word of God, while Ruling Elders are responsible for the governance and leadership of the church. This division of roles allows for a balance between the spiritual guidance and the practical administration of the church.

Explanation

In the Presbyterian form of church government, there are two types of elders: Teaching and Ruling Elders. Teaching Elders are responsible for preaching and teaching the Word of God, while Ruling Elders are responsible for the governance and leadership of the church. This division of roles allows for a balance between the spiritual guidance and the practical administration of the church.

10. Which of the following is NOT a form of Church government we discussed?

The Ecclesiastical form of government

The Episcopal form of government

The Presbyterian form of government

The Congregational form of government

The correct answer is "The Ecclesiastical form of government." This is because the question asks for a form of Church government that was not discussed, and all the other options (Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational) were mentioned in the discussion.

Explanation

The correct answer is "The Ecclesiastical form of government." This is because the question asks for a form of Church government that was not discussed, and all the other options (Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational) were mentioned in the discussion.