WORKBOOK: WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST


Lesson 4

Assignment:   Read section VI, pages 28-37. Answer the following questions.

    THE UNDENOMINATIONAL NATURE OF THE CHURCH-THE UNDENOMINATIONAL NAME

  1. Does God consider names to be important?     YES    NO

  2. Give two or three instances from the Scriptures, which indicate that God considers names to be significant.







  3. Read I Corinthians 1.10-13. There was division in the church. What names were outstanding among them?




  4. Do you consider names important in your business and personal lives?     YES    NO


  5. Do you consider names important in religion?     YES    NO


  6. Do you think denominational name and titles contribute to denominational division?     YES    NO


  7. On pages 29 ad 30 there are seven statements about what the church is called in the New Testament. List the names and the Scriptures from which each is taken.













  8. Thought questions: Think about these and discuss in class.
    1. Did Christ give a distinctive name to His church in the beginning?


    2. Would it be right to chang our sign in front of the building to read "church of God" or simply "the church?"


    3. Is it necessary for us to use the name "church of Christ" exclusively, or could we call it any of the other names written in the Bible? Think about the present circumstances in the religious world and give reasons for your answer.


  9. Would it be right to call the church by any name or title that is not given in Scriptures?     YES    NO


  10. On pages 30 and 31, there are nine statements about the name God's people are called in the New Testament. List them and give Scripture from which each is taken.

















  11. What is the meaning of disciple?




  12. In what sense is a Christian a "priest?" In your answer, give the function of a priest.



  13. How many times is the word "Christian" found in the Bible? In your answer give the scripture for each instance.



  14. Is salvation in the name of Christ exclusively? Give reason with Scripture for your answer.


  15. Think about it: Is there any sense in which we are (a) Methodist, (b)Episcopalian, (c)Presbyterian, (d)Congregationalist, (e) Baptist, (f) Holiness, (g) Catholic. Ge able to give reason with your answer in class.



  16. Is it ever right to call a man "reverend?" Before you answer read Psalm 111:9 (KJV).     YES    NO


  17. Under what circumstances would it be right to call the preacher "pastor?" Read Acts 20.17,28; I Timothy 3.1-7; Titus 1.5,7;; I Peter 5.1-4.


  18. Read Matthew 23.5-12 and see the Lord's attitude toward titles among men. Is it right to call a man "father" in a religious sense?     YES     NO     Give Scripture for your answer.



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