Understanding the Obedient Church Test

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question or answer the open-ended questions to the best of your ability based on the provided text.

1.According to the introduction, what is presented as the most critical distinction for a church from a biblical perspective?

 a) Denominational affiliation

 b) Worship style 

c) Social emphasis

 d) Obedience to Jesus Christ

2. The text defines obedience as more than agreement. What does it say obedience actively involves? 

a) Attending church services regularly. 

b) Actively following the commands and will of God, submitting to Jesus' authority. 

c) Donating regularly to the church. 

d) Expressing verbal agreement with biblical principles.

3. What Old Testament figure is presented as a model of obedience (though imperfectly)? 

a) Moses 

b) David 

c) Abraham 

d) Noah

 

4. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) is identified as the central command of Jesus. What is the primary action called for in this commission?

 a) Building large church buildings.

 b) Performing religious rituals. 

c) Making disciples. 

d) Providing social services.  

 

5. The text outlines "The Process of Discipleship" using the "Four M's." What are these four actions?

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6. According to the text, what is "negligent disobedience" in the context of a church? 

a) Openly rejecting biblical teachings.

 b) Intentionally acting against God's commands. 

c) Failing to prioritize what God prioritizes, focusing on secondary activities over making disciples.

 d) Disagreeing with church leadership on minor issues.

7.  The text suggests that true worship should be primarily focused in which direction? 

a) Horizontal (human-focused)

 b) Vertical (God-focused)

 c) Diagonal (a balance between human and God) 

d) Circular (focused on the community)

7. What is presented as the goal of missions in an obedient church, extending beyond just outreach?

 a) Raising funds for charitable causes. 

b) Building relationships with other religious organizations. 

c) Intentionally making disciples. 

d) Providing humanitarian aid.
 

8. According to the text, what should Christian education (preaching, teaching) primarily aim to do for disciples? 

a) Increase their social standing in the community. 

b) Help them accumulate theological knowledge. 

c) Mature them into the image of Christ. 

d) Encourage them to start their own ministries immediately.

9. In the context of Christian leadership in an obedient church, what is emphasized as the primary focus of leaders? 

a) Managing the church's finances effectively.

 b) Maintaining order and tradition within the church. 

c) Investing deeply in people's lives to shape them for Christ and reproduce that character in others. 

d) Ensuring the smooth operation of all church programs and events.