Church of God Ordained Bishop Practice Exam

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• Israel began under a ____ with God as ____.
• It is imperative that the Christian read, watch, and listen to those things which inspire, instruct, and ____ to a higher plane of living.
• Which entity provides diverse involvement to support an international perspective in fulfilling the mission of the Church of God?
• God is both the lawmaker and the ____.
• Which term describes the inner power that dwells within believers?
• Who stated that in the moment of justification or conversion our sanctification begins?
• The divine name represents the ____ of God.
• The transformation of believers is the ____.
• Jesus is described as the ____ for our sins.
• Sin is an offense against a pure God who requires ____ and ____.
• Which statement best describes the role of the family in the life of the church and society?
• Which statement best describes the link between regeneration and righteousness?
• He demonstrated that his resurrected nature consisted of ____ and ____.
• According to the Declaration of Faith, how many books are in the New Testament?
• How many days in advance should a regular conference be announced?
• A local church that owns any property will appoint a ____.
• All believers have received the Holy Spirit in an initial sense through ____ and the ____ power of the blood of Jesus and grace of God.
• In all dealings, which type of discrimination should be guarded against?
• Who instituted the washing of the saints' feet?
• The Bible Training School was renamed in 1947 in honor of F.J. Lee. What is the new name?
• In Christ's humanity, He models for us the ____ of a true servant of the true Holy God (Philippians 2:6-8).
• ____ is the mode by which God's essence is expressed toward His created world.
• The baptism with the Holy Spirit refers to two events: a) Initial outpouring of the Spirit; b) Gift of the Holy Spirit to individual believers.
• In Luke 1:26-35, the reason for the Virgin Birth is that Mary's child is the ____.
• Our body is the ____ of the Holy Spirit and we are to glorify God in our body.
• God is ____ In His oneness and in His threeness.
• Which of the following is the correct instrument for claiming these experiences?
• Living a holy life will keep us from ____ and ____ .
• Together with which officer may the state overseer authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize, and receive members into the church when such authority is necessary?
• Since this name continues to be used after His ascension, it may properly be used in reference both to His ____ and ____ natures.
• The expected result of living in the Spirit and avoiding the desires of the flesh is ____.
• Which two doctrinal errors are addressed by requiring evidence of prior spiritual experience before baptism?
• Starting the number of church plants equal to a minimum of ____ of the total number of churches in a state/region/nation annually is a part of the denomination's core values.
• The Bible teaches we should be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others as a demonstration of our ____ for them.
• The unbeliever is sentenced to everlasting _____ and ____ in body, soul, and spirit.
• Which description correctly identifies the first outward manifestation of the baptism with the Holy Spirit?
• The shepherd's guiding function is seen in the Holy Spirit according to which gospel?
• Which prophet declared, 'But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin'?
• In the New Testament, Jesus came as the full revelation of the ____ of God.
• What requirement must all applicants for the ministry meet?
• To whom should a pastor submit a letter of request when desiring a pastoral change?
• The life of Christian discipleship includes duties to the body of Christ. We are to unite ____ with other members of the church.
• The International General Assembly governs the operation of the Church of God at the ____ levels.
• Who is responsible for the distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices?
• In the fulfillment of His office as King, Jesus rules ____.
• All members and ministers of the Church of God shall pay tithes in the church where they are ____.
• Which verse states that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us?
• The blood of Christ provides the two special needs of the Atonement: a. _____ b. _____
• The perfect righteousness of Christ and His atoning death are the ____ for the new birth.
• Jesus said, The greatest among you, will be your ____ (Matthew 23: 11).
• In 1929, which council, composed of all ordained ministers, was established to convene prior to the Assembly?
• The purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the ____ of the Church of God.
• The Word study enhances spiritual growth and prepares believers to help guide and ____ others in Scriptural truths.
• Which statement best describes a church conference?
• Which term describes the ongoing sanctifying work of the Spirit that enables holy living?
• Recognizing education as an important tool for fulfilling the Great Commission, the ____ was opened on January 1, 1918.
• The dead in Christ will be raised up in their ____.
• In 1963, the International Executive Council created which department to coordinate the numerous evangelism efforts of the church?
• How often does the International General Assembly meet?
• The fruit of the Spirit comprises which two categories?
• Which statement best captures the overall message about believers' conduct in relation to others?
• Which action is listed as a right of an ordained minister?
• A Christian must ____ from illegal and ungodly habit-forming and mood-altering chemical substances.
• Modesty is chaste in both thought and conduct.
• Who appoints the boards named for the state overseer?
• Christ fulfilled the role of washing His disciples feet as our ____.
• In Colossians 2:11,12, baptism is discussed in analogy with ____.
• Sin is a corruption of personal nature in which aspects?
• Sin consists of acts of ____ and ____ of nature.
• Which two events are identified as part of the baptism with the Holy Spirit?
• Swearing of oaths is contrary to a Christian's ____ and should be avoided.
• Modesty includes our appearance, dress, speech, and conduct. Which term best captures this inclusion?
• It also attributes to him the ____ of Christ.
• What is revealed to us that enables us to see His holiness?
• Holiness describes the transcendence and blank of God.
• The second person of the Trinity is Son by ____.
• If we live in the Spirit, we will manifest the fruit ( ____ and ____) of the Spirit.
• We should behave in a way that will point others to ____.
• The Church of God recognizes the ____ as the foundation of all ministry activities.
• Which factor among believers hinders people from attaining the character of holiness?
• Holiness is received by ____ to divine purposes and by ____.
• "As the Spirit gives utterance," emphasizes that the ability is from the Holy Spirit.
• In Matthew 1:23, Jesus is referred to by which name that signifies 'God with us'?
• The concept of a clean heart is the concept of ____.
• Failure to persevere in developing Christian character leads to ____, and ____.
• The baptism with the Holy Spirit provides ____ for believers.
• The term 'new birth' is used in Article 5 of the Declaration of Faith to embrace the entire experience of ____.
• The biblical account describes the ascension of Christ as a ____ ascension.
• Which development arose to address doctrinal concerns in the early Church of God?
• Which board develops and sets forth the policy of the World Missions ministry and its operation?
• According to Philippians 3:20, 21, our ____ in heaven.
• According to Hebrews 7:24, 25, the priesthood of Christ is eternal and ______.
• The first General Assembly was held on January 26,____ at the home of JC. Murphy in ____
• Which prophet described the Holy Lord of Hosts as the Holy One?
• (Scripture text?) ____ describes God's process of developing character in a Christian's life.
• A conscious ____ is essential to water baptism.
• Which term completes the second resurrection: 'resurrection of life' and 'resurrection of ____'?
• Which three aspects make holiness of life possible?
• God's love comes as a natural expression of His ____.
• The Holy Spirit initiates and sustains the experience of speaking in tongues.
• Our Lord instituted the rite of the washing of the saints' feet in order to represent the spiritual experience of the ____ of the disciples.
• External adornment, whether clothing or jewelry, as an outward display of personal worth, is contrary to a ______.
• Paul said in ____, [You also must] consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus (NASB).
• In 2 Corinthians 4:2, believers renounce the hidden things of ____.
• The term 'divine healing' refers to restoration of health by direct ____.
• The purpose of baptism, as described, is to express obedience to whom?
• In the sequence of justification leading to final perfection, which term completes the progression after conversion?
• Water baptism is necessary if the believer is to ____.
• In the absence of the state overseer, who may perform the determinations described for approving design and financial programs?
• The purpose of God's dwelling in Christ, according to 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, is the ____ of the world.
• What is the minimum notice required for a regular conference?
• The International ____ shall elect the Council of Eighteen.
• "The Spirit gives utterance" implies this ability is from the Holy Spirit and beyond the individual's ability.
• The way of the righteous is described as a ____.
• Which action is required for transfer of membership?
• As good stewards we are to make the most of our time, whether for ____ or for work.
• Which two ministerial leadership offices are named?
• ____ serves as the official guide for the business of the International General Assembly.
• A ministry is important and reflects a ____ from God.
• What three elements accompany the gospel in 1 Thessalonians 1:5?
• According to Romans 6:6, our old man was ____ with Christ.
• The Church of God had its beginning in ____.
• Jesus prayed that we may be one as the Father and the Son are one and that the world ____ that Christ was sent by the Father.
• God is the ____ of truth and love.
• Jesus remained personally free from accusation and provided a record of perfection for believers by His divine ____.
• ____ is the foundation of goodness and our Holy God is the eternal foundation of all that is good.
• The affirmation of Mary's virginity applies only to the period of her life ____ to the birth of Jesus.
• Eternal life is the reward of ____.
• Candidates striving to advance from the second rank of ministry to the third rank of ministerial credentials are encouraged to complete level two of the Certificate.
• The original documents of Scripture are referred to as which term?
• If we live in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lusts of the ____.
• Which two terms did Paul distinguish between in Acts 19:1-6?
• The instrument for the fulfilling of the prayer of Jesus is the ____.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the Church of God's five divisions?
• Which figure represents the revelation of God through the law on the Mount?
• All ministers are expected to take care of their financial obligation ____.
• Which option best describes a Christian's credibility?
• Which term describes the fate of unbelievers in the material?
• Daniel 12:2 describes the righteous reward and the wicked punishment. Which pair completes this contrast?
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 states the Scriptures are profitable for ____.
• The foundation of the Church of God is laid upon the principle of ____.
• Which term best describes the concept of inward holiness?
• ____ demand that we understand that our competency comes from God and not ourselves.
• Which statement about the three standing boards created in 1926 is correct?
• The Church of God affirms the scriptural pattern of ____ and deacons.
• God calls us to obey the ____ of our country insofar as they are not in conflict with obedience to God.
• These two words, holiness and righteousness, mark two aspects of one ____.
• Standing Boards are appointed by the ____.
• The birthday of the New Testament church comes on the Day of ____, when the ____ came to take full sovereign control over the lives of the assembled disciples (Acts 2).
• In God's order, the husband is the ____ of the home.
• As lawmaker, God's law is based on His own holy character and is an expression of divine ____.
• By naming the Son, we worship Him as the ____.
• Believers manifest the ____ in the sight of God.
• According to Luke 24:46, both the ____ and the ____ of Christ were necessary.
• The term 'supper' is used of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper because it represents spiritual _____.
• ____ hinders people from attaining the character of holiness.
• The regular conference consists of which group?
• Requiring evidence of prior spiritual experience before water baptism protects against which two doctrinal errors?
• According to 1 Peter 3:21, baptism is the ____ toward God.
• In Christ's teaching concerning the kingdom of God, what does God desire to do in the lives of believers?
• The standard for holy living is the ____ of God.
• The Church demonstrates its care for others by obeying the Care Commission of Christ in ____.
• In physical service, believers become which of the following?
• In what year did the Church of God originate?
• The role of Jesus Christ as Son of God places emphasis upon the family relationship within the ____.
• Separation from the world occurs for a believer by virtue of his/her ____.
• The first reference to the holiness of God in ____ relates His majestic and sovereign rule over His people and their adversaries.
• In the kingdom life, the relationship with God and with the body of Christ on earth is described as a formal, binding agreement known as a
• The divine law is a description of the holiness of God.
• After eight years, a member is ineligible to serve for how many year(s)?
• The Holy Spirit is the ____ of Creation, the ____ of the Godhead, the Spirit of ____.
• The fullness of God is revealed in His ____.
• People who fear God and walk in obedience and humility are marked by ____ of evil.
• Who places the ordained church offices?
• The title Christ means ____.
• What condition is described as necessary to bear the fruit of the Spirit?
• Which Scripture reference is cited by Matthew 8:16-17 to relate to physical illness?
• Justification places the believer in the judicial position of ____ and ____.
• Trustful relationships with others are a natural outgrowth of our positive relationship with the ____.
• God's power must be matched with our ____ our ____ and total ____ to His lordship.
• Which term best describes the moral transformation the believer undergoes as part of the new creation?
• Which experience is described as leading a person to Christ through recognizing sin, righteousness, and judgment?
• The resurrection of believers is the raising up of their bodies in a ____ and ____ manner.
• As ____ of the Holy Spirit, the disciples in the Upper Room were filled with the presence of God.
• The phrase 'conceived of the Holy Spirit' refers to the conception of Christ and accounts for the origin of His ____ nature and His ____ existence.
• Those who have died in the faith of Christ are referred to as the ____.
• The phrase 'majesty of the moral excellence' of God's nature refers to which attribute?
• Holiness is the blank of the Old Testament.
• Through the ____ and ____ of God, we see His attributes of holiness.
• We are to avoid ____ which are of this world..
• Which body must approve large financial projects before they are launched?
• Holiness of life demands that we seek to be ____ in the Lord and in the power of His might and that we put on the full armor of God so that we can take our stand against the ____.
• All people should have freedom to ____ and ____ in the life of the church regardless of race, color, sex, social class, or nationality.
• The blank of God's attributes is holiness, the heart of the image of God is related to His holiness.
• Which pattern should families establish for family life?
• The ____, with the district overseer, may appoint an assistant to serve as the Youth and Discipleship director for the district.
• By promising to drink this cup with the disciples in His Father's kingdom, Jesus anticipated His ____.
• The doctrine of the Resurrection is applied to both ____.
• Holiness is that which blank and blank the other attributes of God.
• The ____ serves the International General Assembly as secretary.
• Which body approves evangelistic associations or organizations within the Church of God?
• Divine law is dictated by ____ .
• What does justification declare according to Romans 3:24-25?
• Which component completes the ordination description?
• Who rises first at the resurrection?
• The election occurs every two years on a ballot; this schedule is described as ____.
• Which Scripture clarifies the qualities of the love of God manifested in a life of holiness?
• In Psalm 103:2, the psalmist praises God for____ and ____.
• Christ testified to His own prophetic ministry in ______.
• Which list correctly represents the gospel elements as presented in Paul’s teaching?
• Which option best identifies the Church of God's primary vehicle for evangelization and discipling?
• Baptism represents the believer's ____ with Christ.
• Literature, programs, and music that are ____ content and ____ in nature, must be avoided.
• Who provides the pastor with a weekly itemized list of receipts and disbursements?
• If divorce occurs, what should the church provide to those involved?
• Which phrase best completes this statement: The content to be avoided should be worldly content and ____.
• The bread in the Lord's Supper is a representation of Christ's ____ ; the fruit of the vine is a representation of Christ's ____.
• Holiness has to do with ____; righteousness with ____.
• Which term describes the thousand-year reign of Christ on earth?
• The final state of believers after transformation is described as ____.
• Water baptism manifests by outward act and ______ the inward spiritual experience of ______.
• Which act consists of a change of the individual's position in relation to the judgment of God?
• Which phrase best describes the empowerment aspect of the Church's mission in Pentecost?
• The clean heart is the result of ____.
• The phrase 'quickening from death in trespasses and sins' describes the believer being brought out of what condition?
• Glory is symbolized by fire at the ____.
• Which verse is commonly cited as repeating the 'only begotten Son' concept?
• Which biblical passage is described as a paradigm of ordination?
• Speaking in tongues refers to speaking in one of the spoken languages of the world or in a language of communion with God.
• Which term best describes the Father’s role as per the baptismal formula?
• According to Deuteronomy 18:13 and Matthew 5:48, the perfection of God is the standard of the ____ required of us.
• The ____ serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor's Council.
• It is understood that female ministers are not eligible for ordination as bishop.
• The director of Youth and Discipleship will not be able to succeed himself for how many terms?
• As King over Israel, God enforces which of the following?
• In its early days, the Church of God was commonly described as a Movement rather than a Denomination.
• Which term describes mankind's rebellion and unwillingness to submit to God's authority?
• Which two purposes are given for the Holy Spirit coming upon believers?
• Who is the primary subject commemorated in the Lord's Supper?
• An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is twenty-five years of age, provided he has had at least ____ years of active ministry.
• The ____ signs and issues credentials to ministers?
• Which body has supervision of the state missions money, surplus tithes, state parsonage, campground, and all other funds received and disbursed by the state treasury?
• The examination given by a duly constituted Board of Examiners for ministerial candidates will cover which areas?
• Which statement about the Moderator is true?
• The term 'holiness' is defined from two standpoints. List them.
• Which phrase explains the origin of Jesus' human nature and His historical existence?
• John 1:14 states the doctrine of the ______.
• Whom should a pastor submit a pastoral-change request to?
• Who recommends prospective missionaries to the director of World Missions?
• Which body determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries?
• Where did the Church of God begin?
• God himself is the ____ of all holiness, and righteousness is the expression of God's ____.
• The process of maintaining purity is accomplished through our personal ____ of the cleansing power of the Word of God.
• ____ are approved to sit in the International General Council.
• The Lord's Supper is viewed as a ____ because it anticipated Christ's return. Which word completes the sentence?
• The Bible reference to the phrase 'one thousand years' is known as the ____.
• This new creation is created in _____.
• We commend ourselves with a ____ in the sight of God.
• Which of the following is a direct qualification of a state overseer?
• ____ enables a person to reach his/her full potential.
• According to Romans 6:6-7, the old man was ____ with Christ.
• Luke 4:18's description of Jesus' anointing is associated with which book?
• In the biblical order, sanctification follows which event?
• What is the key name used for God in association with His role as the Creator (Genesis 1)?
• There is direct ____ continuity from the body of death to the body of resurrection.
• Which term best describes the Holy Spirit’s role as per the baptismal formula?
• _____ is freedom from the dominion of sin.
• Where was the first General Assembly held?
• Which descriptor best captures sanctification as a stated claim regarding the believer's relationship to sin?
• Our life, character, and self-image are reflected externally by our _____ and dress.
• Which body elects the Council of Eighteen?
• In the millennium, Christ will rule by His ____ the world.
• In providing divine healing, God demonstrated that Christ provides deliverance from sin and from the ____ of sin.
• The wife of the applicant for ordained bishop's license must be grave, not a slanderer, sober, and faithful in all things.
• In Hebrews 12:11, no ____ seems to be joyful for the present.
• Which figure represents the revelation of God through the prophets on the Mount?
• It is not just a fear of punishment for sin but it is a ____ for and ____ to God’s person, to His majesty, authority, and goodness.
• The second dimension of holiness of God is ____.
• In 1931, the Tennessee Music and Printing Company was organized as a trade division of which entity?
• According to Mark 1:7-8, the special mark of the Messiah is that He ____ with the Holy Spirit.
• Which body meets biennially to consider recommendations for the General Assembly?
• Which statement correctly summarizes the symbolism in the Lord's Supper?
• Righteousness demands our ability to forgive the ____ of others.
• The Church of God Evangel was first published as the Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in ____.
• The Church of God Evangel was first published as the Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in 1910. Which word was a component of that original two-title publication name?
• The holiness of God comprises which two aspects?
• We should ____ civil law and order.
• In early ____ and ____ the Christian life was depicted as a struggle toward righteousness rather than a possessing of righteousness.
• The guiding and caring function of a shepherd is also seen in the ____ (John 16:13).
• Speaking in tongues is the first in the order of externally observable evidences of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.
• Regeneration ____ the righteousness of God.
• Divine healing demonstrates deliverance from sin and from what condition caused by sin?
• The fire, the wind, and speaking in tongues proclaim the mighty works of God and which form of power of the Holy Spirit?
• The common teaching between Matthew 1:18-20 and Luke 1:26-35 is that both references show the character of the ____.
• Elijah before the prophets of ____.
• Which of the following events occurred first?
• Holiness of life can be achieved as we walk in which two traits?
• All people should have freedom to worship and participate in the life of the church regardless of which characteristics?
• The role of God as Father in the New Testament has become a ____ of Christianity.
• The kingdom is delivered to God.
• Which trio is included as part of the wise and frugal use of temporal blessings?
• In Christ's humanity, He models for us the ____ of a true servant of the true Holy God.
• The eternal punishment represents an eternal _____ to Christ.
• If a Christian desires to remain single, this decision should be seen as ____.
• A life of holiness and full surrender to His will and control requires that we stay full of the Spirit and live in the ____ of God.
• As godly people, we are to avoid dressing in a manner that encourages which thoughts, attitudes, and lifestyles?
• The sinner faces eternal punishment for his/her ____ and cannot inherit the kingdom of God.
• The Holy Spirit is seen as the immediate ____ of God in the world.
• Which verse states that our competency comes from God and not from ourselves?
• The destiny of unbelievers is referred to as the ____.
• The Son of God is equal to the Father in ____ and ____ .
• The ____ is comprised of the International Executive Committee and eighteen (18) elected members.
• Holiness of life is made possible through faith, conferring upon mankind a new ____ .
• One of the primary benefits of our liberty in Christ is freedom from the domination of ungodly forces. Therefore, we are counseled not to put ourselves again ____.
• There is no better term to describe the essence of holiness of life than ____.
• What is the official name of the church?
• Which Scripture passage designates the reign of Christ on earth for one thousand years?
• Why is the Lord's Supper called the 'supper'?
• The baptism with the Holy Spirit is the same spiritual experience as being:
• Which outcome is associated with living a holy life?
• When one does not obey the commandments of God, ____ occurs.
• Who directs conferences held in a district?
• In its commitment to Pentecostal worship, the Church of God emphasizes the importance of biblical stewardship and the ____ as elements of worship.
• Those who were speaking in tongues on the day of Pentecost were all Galileans.
• Which publication serves as the official journal of the Church of God?
• The second term completes 'being ____ in the Holy Spirit'.
• As a pattern of life, holiness is a life that is ____ to Christ and ____ from the world, and does not ____.
• The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is said to bring about an ____ of character.
• 'Heart' is used in Scripture to describe man's inner nature, which consists of which components?
• The highest spiritual life is the humble life of which three elements?
• Which statement best describes Jesus' relation to the Father in the doctrine presented?
• Believers should walk in which two things according to the righteous description?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between tongues and baptism evidences?
• Jesus Christ fulfills the New Covenant all the ____ demonstrated by God in the Old Covenant.
• Which term refers to the change of mind, heart, and will?
• ____ that God is near to those who have a ____ to Him.
• The term ____ designates that Christ will return prior to the establishment of the earthly reign of one thousand years.
• According to Hebrews 5:1, a priest must be taken from ____.
• In Isaiah 53:5, the provision of healing is represented in the ____ of Christ?
• Which four purposes are listed for Scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
• The origin of the family is described as ____.
• A Church and Pastor's Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the ____.
• The group that was filled with the Holy Spirit and represented the full manifestation of God's presence in believers' lives is the ____.
• The two resurrections are referred to as the ____ and the ____.
• The Church of God affirms that water baptism does not ____ and does not ____.
• In the New Testament, the supreme example of consecration is ____.
• Repentance consists of which two elements?
• Which term, when unresolved, hinders people from attaining the character of holiness?
• In emphasizing world evangelization, the Church of God encourages every local church to increase a minimum of ____ per year through conversion growth.
• Holiness is received by _____ to divine purposes and by _____.
• Regeneration changes man's ____ in relation to righteousness.
• All measures designed to change or alter any teaching of the Church of God shall first be submitted to which body?
• ____ in leaders hinders people from attaining the character of holiness.
• The fulfillment of our ____ demands holiness of life.
• The pastor and ____ shall maintain an accurate, up-to-date membership roll.
• Who ultimately approves the nomination process for the State Evangelism and Missions director?
• Which body must approve a deed before it is recorded?
• Who appoints the district overseer?
• The term 'tongues' used in the New Testament is most often translated from the Greek word
• The first emphasis that Christ placed on the significance of the washing of feet was ____.
• The obedience we offer will not be ____.
• The holiness of God is the source of divine power to bring about ____.
• Which term best describes the highest spiritual life described in the material?
• The family is the basic unit of ____.
• Which attribute of God is described as the foundation of goodness?
• What best describes the source of speaking in tongues according to the material?
• As Christians, we are members of the kingdom of God as well as the social order of ______.
• Which board helps stimulate and nurture continuing education programs at all levels?
• In His prayer, Jesus explained that the ____ is truth.
• Which two roles are assigned to the Holy Spirit in the provided framework?
• Baptism presupposes prior experiences of ____.
• Leviticus 17-27 presents a ____ of holiness of life concerned with right worship and right living, which is manifested by obedience to fulfill God's decrees.
• In 2 Peter 1:3,4, we are assured that the ____ of God make us partakers of the godly nature.
• In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were ____ with the Holy Spirit of promise.
• The term 'subsequent' may refer to a ____ sequence or to ____ sequence, or to both.
• According to John 1:14, the glory of the Incarnate Word is the same as the glory of the ______.
• The one who addresses Him in this enthronement is the ____.
• State and provincial overseers are appointed by which body?
• Entry into the kingdom of God is based on which two responses in the finished work of Jesus Christ?
• In Samaria, the baptism with the Holy Spirit was received through which apostolic practice?
• The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is ____.
• In using the titles of the third person of the Trinity, the terms ____ and ___ may be used as equivalents.
• Which term is used to describe the standard by which God holds His people accountable for holiness?
• A vital ____ of the holiness of God is the concept of the righteousness of God.
• As a ____ holds His people responsible and accountable.
• Give examples of spiritual disciplines.
• The International ____ is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.
• When we indulge in our sinful natures and practice unholiness, we ____ the Holy Spirit.
• Which of the following is NOT a division?
• The Church and Pastor's Council is elected ____ and by ballot.
• Which term describes the inheritance that does not fade away?
• Which passage describes Christ's prophetic ministry as being comparable to Moses?
• What does Romans 6:11-12 exhort believers to do toward sin?
• Which two forms make up sin according to the material?
• Which term describes the guaranteed position of believers in God's family due to the Holy Spirit?
• God is ____, the Almighty One (Exodus 6:2-6).
• In Acts 8:2 and 14-16, what event occurred before the Samaritans received the Holy Spirit?
• The holiness of God must be viewed as being at the heart of all true blank.
• Which term designates the belief that Christ will return before the 1,000-year reign on earth?
• The Holy Spirit is seen as the immediate ____ of God in the world.
• The holiness of God connects His role as redeemer and as ____.
• God, by inspiration, guaranteed the accuracy of ____ of Scripture.
• The anointing referred to is the ____.
• The Church of God is a ____ body.
• The offices of the church are ordained offices placed by which figure?
• According to Romans 3:19-20, the purpose of the law is to ____ sin.
• ____ was a significant layman in the early days of the Church of God.
• Which passage states that the Spirit of Christ was in the prophets as they spoke of the sufferings of Christ?
• God must be seen as both the Transcendent ____ and as the Sovereign ____ over the universe.
• The Lord's Supper is a memorial of Christ's death and a prediction of Christ's return. Which pairing best completes this description?
• All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in ____.
• One cannot bear the fruit of the Spirit without being ____ joined to Christ.
• Local church should refrain from action on ministry applicants until which entity has conferred with the state?
• In baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we understand that the divine name represents the ____ in which this acts is done.
• The life of practical holiness and victory means separation from ____, ____ the fruit of the Spirit, ____ the world, and ____ in the Spirit.
• According to Acts 26:18, sanctification is by ____.
• Holiness of life begins with salvation from sin and the ____ of God's grace.
• Our ____ will be a reflection of our ____.
• Cleansing is described as applicable to both flesh and spirit.
• The literature we read profoundly affects the way we ____ think and behave.
• Where is the authority to appoint pastors placed?
• Jesus reflects in His ____ the divine image of the Creator and in His ____ the image of the person God desires to see in us.
• The name Jesus means ____.
• We are set free from the law of sin and death by the ____ in Christ Jesus.
• In order for harmony to exist in the home, ____ order must be observed.
• In 1 Thessalonians 1:5, the gospel came not in word only, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full ____.
• Such collections of ancient religious literature as the ____ serve important purposes as religious literature, but they are not accepted as Scripture.
• Justification reaches all the way from ____ and ____ to ____.
• According to Romans 3:9, Paul has demonstrated that both ____ are all under sin.
• All churches that request to incorporate must first be approved in writing by the ____.
• God desires to work out His will in our lives through which word?
• The ____ is elected by the ministers of the state.
• Regeneration changes the ____ of the believer.
• God desires for us ____ not ritual, ____ not complacency.
• The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinguished from one another by name, will, word, and nature. Which four terms complete this distinction?
• What statement best describes the state of eternal life with God, according to the text?
• Which word completes the phrase indicating the baptism with the Holy Spirit follows cleansing?
• Which position has the authority to appoint district overseers, pastors, and local church officers when necessary?
• The pattern of hindrance in leaders is often described as ____ in leaders hinders people from attaining the character of holiness.
• Which is NOT listed as an area the Council assists the pastor in?
• Those who are alive at the time of Christ's return are referred to as the ____.
• The third person of the Trinity is called the Spirit, because he proceeds from the ____ and the ____.
• The tenure of offices for the state overseer is for a maximum of ____ years in nonmission states.
• In 1 John 3:2, the promise of benefits of Christ's return is based on the fact that we are ____.
• Jesus reflects in His divinity the divine image of the Creator and in His humanity the image of the person God desires to see in us.
• Christ's crucifixion serves as what for our sanctification?
• Which verse calls believers to put on the full armor of God to stand against the devil's schemes?
• If the circumstances require, we must be prepared to risk our life in the service of our neighbor.
• What is the meaning of the name Emmanuel?
• The desire for ____ is essential to deny worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives (Titus 2:11, 12).
• The term 'Bible,' as used in the Declaration of Faith, refers to the ____ books of the Old Testament and the ____ books of the New Testament.
• In the case of military chaplains, which group is empowered to waive age, time, and performance minimums for ordination as bishop, if otherwise qualified?
• When it becomes necessary to disagree with practices and requirements of government, we should do so out of a concern for the promotion of ____ and not out of delight in discord and controversy.
• Justification changes man's ____ in relation to judgment.
• The ____ of the Holy Spirit requires a clean heart for His outpouring and indwelling.
• The purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its
• In John 17:6, the disciples had what relationship to God and His Word?
• Which term best describes the Son’s role as per the baptismal formula?
• The new birth is quickening from ____ in trespasses and sins.
• Which statement best reflects the source of spiritual beauty?
• Families should establish a consistent pattern for what aspect of family life?
• In 1896, a revival occurred at ____ near Camp Creek in Cherokee, North Carolina, that emphasized sanctification.
• The image of God can be subdivided into two parts: the blank image and the blank image. Which pair completes the blanks?
• Micah 6:8 summarizes the requirements of God for mankind under three moral obligations; namely, ____, ____, ____.
• As used in the experiences of salvation, sanctification refers to three changes. Which of the following lists the three changes?
• Which description best completes the holiness pattern: a life that is dedicated to Christ and separated from the World, and does not ____?
• The phrase 'Spirit and power' in the mission statement refers to empowering believers through which elements?
• The resurrection of the body will be in a ______ and ______ manner.
• In the Old Testament, a leader of God's people was, first of all, a ____ of God and of His people.
• This condition (eternal punishment) is an eternal ____ to Christ.
• In John 5:24-29, the Son is described as ____ and ____.
• God, as gracious priest, mediates our ____.
• The Church of God's core value of _____ is the process of exchanging information, imparting ideas, and sharing the message so it is understood by others.
• James 1:27 identifies pure religion as separation from the world and kindness toward whom?
• The second blank in the same sentence is 'indwelling'.
• The Holy Spirit is revealed to and bestowed upon not only leaders, judges, and kings but also on which group?
• Through prayer we express our trust and ____ on Jehovah God for our needs and for the needs of others.
• A qualification of a ____ is his ability to oversee people as well as programs.
• Which board would most directly oversee ministerial education?
• How many conferences must be conducted in each local church?
• The ____ demanded by the Law is fulfilled in those who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
• What must precede water baptism according to John the Baptist?
• The concept of holiness is so central to Biblical teaching that it is said of God, "_____".
• In James 5:14-16, the ministry of healing is also associated with the ____.
• In John 10:11-14, Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd and as which animal in His humanity?
• 'Only begotten of the Father' describes His ____ relationship with the Father.
• God sets a standard of holiness expressed as ____.
• Which phrase describes the inner quality that, if not guarded, can lead to evil in leadership?
• Sanctification, according to the prayer in John 17, is designed to keep the disciples from ____.
• According to Ephesians 4:23, 24, the new birth renews the ____.
• A Christian is not to attend (or watch on television) movies or theatrical performances which are ____.
• Which statement best describes the second purpose of Christ's appearances after the resurrection?
• Which set of terms completes Paul's list of profitable uses of Scripture?
• The Holy Spirit's action is described as ____.
• Which two officials jointly approve the district property decisions?
• The ____ records and maintains accurate minutes of all church conferences and disbursements.
• In affirming the bodily resurrection, the text appeals to which principle about human nature?
• Ministers are ____ or ____ of the treasures of the Lord.
• Which two passages state that Christ was given as a ransom for all?
• Which statement about the law's function is true?
• The assistant general overseers are elected for a ____ - year term.
• The Church of God demonstrates prayer as a high priority by every church becoming ____ for all nations.
• The fear of the Lord is strengthened by which two actions?
• In addition to this teaching and symbolizing worship, the rite also teaches the spiritual grace of ____ .
• The board and board chairman of the State World Missions Board shall be appointed ____ by the state overseer.
• The instrument by which these experiences are claimed is ____.
• The seed of the new birth is the ____.
• A Christian must not be a part of any types of entertainment that discredit anyone's Christian ____.
• Living in the light of holiness is much more than ____ practices.
• Our life, character, and self-image are reflected externally by our ____ and dress.
• Ungodly activities can enslave the ____.
• What re-creates the moral image of God in people and opens the door to sanctification and growth in holiness?
• Which term best captures the change of mind, heart, and will?
• ____ was the term most often used to describe the Church of God in its early days.
• As King over Israel, God embraces ____ , executes ____ , and enforces ____.
• In relation to the ____ of the flesh, sanctification is a mortification.
• The ascension is the pattern for the ____ of Christ.
• The Israelites' experience in Babylon is described as a disastrous return to bondage, known as ____.
• In Exodus, no other god is like our God, who is ____ in holiness.
• Which term length is associated with the assistant general overseers?
• Jesus describes Himself as the ____ who lays down His life for His sheep (John 10: 11, 14).
• Who submits the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions director to the State Council?
• Separation from the world occurs for a believer by virtue of his/her ____.
• According to 2 Peter 1:20-21, the prophets spoke as they were moved by the ____.
• The first person of the Trinity is the eternal Father because He has a ____ from eternity.
• In eschatology, the event in which believers are caught up to meet Christ is called the ____.
• The special title assigned to the Incarnate Word in John 1:18 is the ______.
• The ____ of Jesus is seen in His command that we love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.
• According to John 1:11-13, believers are born from above by the ____.
• According to James 5:14-16, the ministering of healing through anointing with oil is a ministry of the ____ of the church.
• A Christian should be ____.
• The church is supported financially through giving of ____ and offerings.
• We are assured of divine forgiveness by ____.
• The reign of Christ on earth for 1,000 years is designated by the term ____.
• A Christian must refrain from ____ activity (such as gambling and gluttony) which defiles the body as the ____ of God.
• Which term describes non-scriptural but religious literature collections?
• This unbelief produces a ____ of the life of obedience and a ____ of the power and grace of God in Christ.
• In which year did the first General Assembly occur?
• According to Romans 4:22-25, the death of Christ was necessary because of our ____; the resurrection of Christ was necessary to provide our ____.
• In Matthew 5:29-30, what is warned to be cast into hell?
• What are the three acts of God's grace in Acts 2:38 in order?
• In His atoning death, Jesus became our ____ in judgment.
• Which term describes turning away from sin and toward God?
• The Spirit is described as the ____ Spirit.
• The righteous are referred to as righteous in the pursuit of holy living. List the three reasons why:
• As which kind of people are we to abstain from all lusts of the flesh?
• Which document defines the ecclesiastical relationship and governance for an incorporated church with the Church of God?
• Christ, by precept and ____, taught that we love our enemy and prefer our brother.
• The term of the State Evangelism and Missions director's office is two years, with a maximum of ____ consecutive years in a non-mission state.
• This standard of life requires the moral and spiritual qualities of ____ .
• According to the Declaration of Faith, how many books are in the Old Testament?
• Which pair of terms does the material say reveal God's righteousness and faithfulness?
• Which pair completes the sentence: The image of God can be subdivided into two parts, the blank image and the blank image?
• The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective ____.
• The phrase 'only begotten of the Father' indicates that His relationship with the Father is ____ .
• Must have the baptism in the Holy Ghost.
• The basic condition of wickedness is failure to ____.
• Which term describes the type of talk condemned in Scripture as examples such as gossip and filthy words?
• The Church of God stands for the ____ rightly divided.
• Which statement best completes: Holiness is not just one side of God's essential being, but rather it is the blank of the total content of God and His relationship to the world.
• The International Executive Council is comprised of the International Executive Committee and eighteen elected members. How many total members does that council have?
• According to 1 John 5:18, the mark of the one who is born of God is that he ____.
• Acts 8: 2 and 14-16 show that the people in Samaria ____ before they received the baptism with the Holy Spirit.
• In which passage is the Holy Spirit described as our advocate within, who prayed in us, inspiring our petitions through Christ to God?
• _____ was the embodiment of all purity and goodness.
• Which document is the official guide for the assembly's meetings?
• Our relationship with God, made possible through His grace and redemptive mercy, must be ____.
• The ____ of the Israelites in Babylon was a disastrous return to bondage.
• ____ is described as the friend of God (Isaiah 41 :8).
• In the purpose and process of reconciliation, God made Christ to be ____.
• Holiness demands that we grow in ____ with God and maintain a vital relationship with Him.
• In the Church of God, which document is the rule for governance and discipline?
• The manhood of Jesus is formed in ____ by the virgin birth.
• Which day is recognized as the Christian day of worship in the material?
• Which board oversees state world missions?
• The passage quoted by Jesus in Luke 4:18-19 to describe His mission comes from which prophet?
• In John 14:16-17, the Holy Spirit is described as the ____.
• This is an experience and gift provided for people who ____.
• In Mark 7, Jesus said that the ____ of a leader can become the source of many evils.
• It is not displeasing to God for us to dress ____.
• Christ's first coming and His second coming may be designated as the ____.
• The doctrine of divine healing teaches that the provision of healing is made in the ____ work of Christ.
• Jesus is described as both the ____ and the ____ to righteousness and eternal life.
• The basic reason for having polity and for following parliamentary procedure is to accomplish and what the church ought to do.
• According to Hebrews 12:14, the two essentials for seeing God are pursuing after ____.
• Which description best fits the Church of God's approach to membership?
• Love of God means that we love His ____ , love His ____ and that we ____ His law.
• Jesus Christ is described as the One who is the ____ of God in the world (Matthew 1 :23)
• The biblical order of experience places sanctification after the ____.
• Holiness is perfected in the fear of God through _____ and _____.
• Which of the following is NOT listed among the rights of an ordained minister?
• The grace of God in repentance enables the penitent to turn from ____ to ____ .
• Disobedience may take the form of sins of omission or sins of commission.
• The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, and ____ shall constitute the International Executive Council.
• According to Scripture, it is within our prerogative to control our ____.
• Which Scripture provides the verbal formula for administering water baptism?
• The admonition of Scripture, Be not conformed to this world, reminds us that our manner of ____ must be modest and decent.
• Through meditation on the Word, we enhance spiritual growth and prepare ourselves to help guide and ____ others in Scriptural truths.
• Paul's summary of the law climaxes in one commandment, which is ____.
• The concept of spiritual warfare and divine armor is associated with which theme?
• Walking in the Spirit means not giving in to the lust of the ____.
• As Prophet, He is the ____ of ____.
• According to Luke 11:13, the gift of the Holy Spirit is given by whom?
• He is equal to the Father in ____ nature.
• Which two Gospel accounts are cited as showing the Virgin Birth?
• A lack of fruit-bearing in our lives will be ____.
• The life of practical holiness and victory also means ____ strongholds, ____ our hearts and minds, and ____ worthy of our calling.
• If the circumstances require, we must be prepared to risk our ____ in the service of our neighbor.
• Through Christ we are raised to walk in newness of life, which is imparted at ____.
• Divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and ____.
• ____ is the implantation of the seed of life in the believer.
• The prophets of the Old Testament describe a holy God who reveals Himself in ____.
• The only exception to the statement about universal sinfulness is
• The salvation that came through Jesus Christ further revealed God's ____ and ____.
• Our work and play should ____ the name of God.
• The Church and Pastor's Council assists the pastor in area(s) of the church ____.
• Sanctification is mortifying the deeds of the flesh. This identifies sanctification as mortifying the ____.
• Which person is identified as addressing Christ in the enthronement context in Hebrews 1:8?
• The name Church of God was adopted in the ____ General Assembly.
• The punishment of the unbeliever is eternal death because he is cut off from ____ with God.
• Regeneration changes man's relation to righteousness in what fundamental aspect?
• Peter describes the Christian's walk and growth process by the adding of a series of ____.
• Which body is responsible for approving the charter for the purposes of incorporation?
• The original documents were written in the languages of ____, ____ and ____.
• By naming the Father in the formula of baptism, we worship Him as the ____ of the plan of redemption.
• The first person of the Trinity is called Father because of His divine ____.
• The____ governmental structure of the Church of God does not provide for local church ownership of properties.
• Which organization was organized as a trade division of the Publishing House in 1931?
• A Christian must ____ from all alcoholic beverages.
• What are bishops also called in the ministerial leadership offices?
• Virgin birth refers to the birth of ____.
• Peter's reaction to Christ's offer to wash his feet was which statement?
• The Church's core value of _____ is committed to providing curriculum and materials which affirm the practices, mission, vision, and commitments of the Church of God.
• In His second coming, Christ delivers the ____ to God.
• The law is the perfect description of the ____ of God.
• Which statement best describes the foundation of all ministry activities?
• Baptism symbolically represents the believer's sequence with Christ.
• Which board is responsible for youth and discipleship development at the state level?
• Which force equips ministers after placement?
• What attitude should characterize our relationships toward differences in others?
• The Church of God was first called the ____.
• Marriage is ordained of whom?
• The Church of God has a ____ form of government.
• The role of God as ____ began at Mount Sinai and continues until the pictures of God's final reign in Revelation.
• Which person of the Trinity is identified as the agent of spiritual services and graces?
• The phrase '____' to a clean heart' indicates the relationship between cleansing and baptism.
• In administering the rite of baptism, we use the ____ formula of baptism.
• ____ includes our appearance, dress, speech, and conduct and can be applied to all situations.
• The virgin birth can be accounted for only on the basis of ____.
• Those who stand before the judgment in Revelation 20:13-15 are delivered up out of ____.
• Christ's second coming is a literal ____ return.
• We enter the kingdom of God based upon ____ and ____ in the finished work of Jesus Christ, King and Lord.
• There is an implied hierarchy in a system that arranges biblically equal titles, but there is no ____.
• No church will implement a ____ without permission from the state overseer.
• Marriage is a ____ , as well as mental and physical union.
• The title 'only begotten Son' is repeated primarily in which verse?
• According to Hebrews 7:17, Christ is a Priest after the order of ______.
• Who describes the Christian walk and growth process by the adding of disciplines?
• The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me ____ to heal, to proclaim, to open the prison to those who are bound (Luke 4:18, 19).
• According to the material, what are the two greatest characteristics of God?
• Which term best completes: God is the ____ of truth and love?
• Which pair of words completes the description of Jesus' natures as referenced?
• According to Colossians 3:10, the new man is renewed in ____.
• As lawmaker, God's law is based on His holy character and is an expression of divine holiness and divine ____.
• This filling was manifested by their ____ in other ____ as the Spirit enabled them.
• What is the term for the ongoing work of God in a believer's life starting at conversion?
• Understanding the sanctity of marriage, spouses should strive to maintain a ____ relationship.
• The phrase 'physical presence' during the millennium implies Christ's rule is ____ observed.
• In spiritual service, believers act as what for God's grace?
• The indwelling of the Holy Spirit brings about an ____ of a person's character to be like the Holy Spirit's.
• As Redeemer, Christ fulfills the offices of ____.
• At the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of ministry ____.
• Jesus warned Peter that if he did not submit, which of the following would apply?
• Which term is the heart of the image of God and related to His holiness?
• The word 'baptize' means to ______ or ______.
• The ____, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.
• If we are not to conform to the world, what should be the standard for our appearance?
• Consecration to be holy demands that our theology is one of ____ and ____.
• Which term best describes believers who host the Holy Spirit?
• Which two adjectives describe the Son's nature?
• Which passage clarifies the love of God manifested in holiness?
• God is continually ____ (Deuteronomy 8:2), ____ (Jeremiah 17:10) and _____ (Proverbs 21:2) the hearts of His servants.
• The person who offers himself/herself for baptism is making a ____ of faith, a ____ of Christ, and a confession of ____.
• Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without the express approval of the ____.
• God alone must decide when ____ is to be ended.
• Parents are to ____ and ____ their children.
• The denomination recognizes the ____ as God's primary force for evangelization of the world and discipling of believers.
• Standing Boards are appointed by the ____.
• ____ others for failure hinders people from attaining the character of holiness.
• Humility and sensitivity to the Spirit keeps us pure and free from ____.
• The membership of the Church of God is composed of Christians who have accepted the ____ of the Church of God.
• In John 5:24-29, the ____ of the Son of God will raise up both the righteous and the unrighteous.
• Which passage calls the believers' resurrection the first resurrection?
• The state overseer appoints____ when necessary.
• Which type of conference is convened to address business arising between regular conferences?
• Unbelief cuts a person off from which aspects of relationship with God?
• Which option is NOT listed as a reason believers are considered righteous?
• Prayer begins by acknowledging the ____ of God in our lives.
• In the description of salvation, there is washing of ____.
• Christians must not belong to any body of society that requires or practices an ____ that supersedes or excludes their fellowship in Christ.
• The chairman of the local church Women's Ministries is the ____.
• The promise of benefits of Christ's return is grounded in believers being ____.
• Which of the following best represents the usual order of business in a conference?
• The founders preached a solid ____ message.
• The Holy Spirit leads us to Christ through a ____ of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
• The Scriptures clearly establish that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the ____ of the world.
• Holiness of life requires that we identify our ____.
• Disobedience may take the form of sins of ____ or sins of ____ .
• When making formal charges against a member is necessary, the charges are to be given to the member not less than ____ prior to the time and place of the meeting.
• Which form of beauty should be sought above all?
• Which statement describes the seed of the new birth?
• The ____ serves as the Church of God state Women's Ministries president.
• No fearful expectation of which outcome hinders people from attaining the character of holiness?
• According to Deuteronomy 18:13 and Matthew 5:48, the holiness required of believers is measured against the perfection of whom?
• What role does the Holy Spirit fill in relation to the truth of Jesus Christ?
• Title to all properties held at ____ shall be held in trust for the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee).
• Which term most precisely expresses the declaration of righteousness before God?
• In the fulfillment of the requirements of His saving power, Jesus is both ____.
• Which statement best reflects the involvement of the Trinity in salvation?
• The cloud serves as a witness to which attribute of Christ in Matthew 17:5?
• Which word is defined as the 'anointed one'?
• The ____ anointed the kings and judges of Israel and anointed Jesus (Luke 4:18).
• With the germination of this seed, a ____ formed and a ____ is born.
• The family is ____ to both society and the church.
• Baptism is a ____ authorized by the Word of God.
• Matthew 28:19 shows that the ____ are active in our salvation.
• The scriptures teach that thrift and simplicity are honored; which vice is prohibited along with ostentation?
• Holiness as brilliance refers to God's role as revealer and ____.
• The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the ____.
• The fruit of the Spirit requires being spiritually joined to Christ.
• The eyes of the Lord are on the ____.
• The Assembly approved licensing of whom to preach in 1909?
• In Matthew, Jesus declared that every ____ and ____ of the Word of God would be fulfilled.
• The elements that comprise repentance are?
• The church is both a ____ and a ____.
• Which word is used to describe balance in behavior?
• The mission of the Church of God is to communicate the power of Jesus Christ in the ____ of Pentecost.
• Modesty recoils from ____ unseemly and impure.
• God's standard of infinite holiness has been violated in the ____ of mankind.
• If laity need to raise issues after consulting with the pastor, which office should they contact?
• Which scriptures are identified as foundational texts that identify church ministries?
• We impact each other because we ____ ____, and even ____ one another in the spirit of love.
• What is imparted at regeneration, according to the material?
• Everlasting life consists of the perfect and never-ending existence of ____.
• Which office of Christ is specifically connected with mediating between God and humanity?
• The term used to refer to the Israelites' departure from Egypt is the ____.
• The baptism of the Holy Spirit upon the early church was an answer to Christ's prayer for the ____ of His followers/disciples.
• The ____ will furnish an itemized list of all receipts and disbursements to the pastor each week.
• The common testimony between 1 Timothy 2:6 and Matthew 20:28 is that Christ was made a ____ for us.
• A ____ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.
• Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the ____.
• According to Romans 3:24-25, the purpose of justification is to declare ____.
• During the Lord's Supper, believers receive from God spiritual strength and renewal; who is the agent of this experience?
• In physical service, believers become ____.
• The person of the Trinity most closely associated with the inspiration of the Scripture is the ____.
• As Priest, He makes everlasting ____ for us.
• In reconciliation, God made Christ to be the ____.
• Which position recommends prospective missionaries to the director of World Missions?
• What does the name Immanuel signify in Matthew 1:23?
• We are admonished to practice ____ and balance in behavior.
• What was the purpose of Jesus becoming a man, according to the material?
• Which body has supervision of the state treasury funds including state missions money and surplus tithes?
• Who has the authority to approve and appoint assistant pastors?
• In this teaching, male and female are described as having different characteristics and different what?
• Which historical streams are associated with portraying the Christian life as a struggle toward righteousness rather than possession?
• In His nature as Son, He is ____ and ____.
• Which core value emphasizes providing structured materials that affirm the Church's mission and commitments?
• Which term is used to denote the coming of Christ, including both his first and second comings?
• Speaking in tongues is a manifestation of the believer's spiritual responsiveness to the Holy Spirit.
• Which body advises the International Executive Council on issues of international concern?
• A member of the Council of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for how many term(s)?
• Jesus Christ is both the ____ and the ____ to righteousness and eternal life.
• In Corinthians 15:22-24, Christ is likened to ____.
• Which term best describes the quality that a trustworthy person demonstrates in relationships?
• In 1948, which doctrinal document was adopted by the Church?
• Because of the divine character of marriage, it is a ____ commitment with the only clear Biblical allowance for divorce being fornication.
• In Micah 3:8, the speaker says he is filled with power, the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might. Which word represents the strength described?
• Holiness is not just one side but the blank designation of the total content of God and His relationship to the world.
• The world is described as being under the authority of which group?
• What does the personal name Emmanuel mean?
• The applicant for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in ____.
• The personal distinctions of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are eternal in ____.
• According to Romans 6:11,12, we are to ____ ourselves to be dead to sin.
• As which kind of people should we abstain from lusts of the flesh?
• ____ is the official history of the Church of God.
• According to Luke 11:13, the gift of the Holy Spirit is the gift of the ____.
• In reconciliation, Christ is described as bearing what on our behalf according to the material?
• The baptism in the Holy Spirit is seen as an enduement of power for service that goes beyond the ____.
• In John 14:16, 17, the Holy Spirit is called ____.
• According to the Declaration of Faith, how many books are in the Old Testament? (alternate framing)
• At the return of Christ, believers will be transformed into ____.
• The edifying use of leisure time brings inner ____.
• The Spirit is said to proceed from which two persons of the Trinity?
• They hate evil and understand its ____.
• Holiness of life is possible because it is the ____, it is the ____, and it is the ____ of the Holy Spirit.
• Which couple were the first Church of God missionaries to return to the Bahamas in 1909?
• From which group must a priest be taken, as stated in Hebrews 5:1?
• Which two outcomes does the material associate with living consecrated and holy lives within the church?
• At General Assembly III in 1926, three standing boards were created. Which set lists exactly those boards in the original order?
• After talking with their pastor, a laity may contact which person about local church issues?
• The living saints will be ____ at the return of Christ.
• In the washing of feet, believers serve each other in which two ways?
• The use of leisure time in the life of a Christian should be characterized by those activities which edify both the ___ and the ____ of Christ.
• What is the primary purpose of baptism with the Holy Spirit according to the material?
• A request for transfer of membership should be granted within ____ , providing no charges are pending.
• Sexual involvement, either before marriage or with someone other than the marriage partner, is ____ in Scripture.
• Which body administers the policy direction for World Missions ministry?
• Our submission must be a manifestation of the spiritual grace of ____.
• Paul looked upon the Lord's Supper as a ____ because it celebrated Christ's death.
• Who places individuals in church office according to the material?
• The marriage of divorced individuals should occur only after understanding the scriptural ____.
• Worldly ____ such as hatred, envy, and jealousy are condemned in Scripture.
• First Corinthians 6:9 lists various ____ that do not glorify God.
• Which term denotes the act of God counting Christ's righteousness to the believer?
• ____ said that it is our responsibility to maintain a pure heart before the Lord (4:8).
• To love one's neighbor as oneself means to act toward the neighbor as ____.
• In 1924, the Assembly established the office of which position to serve as clerk of the Assemblies?
• The pastor shares the responsibility of maintaining the membership roll with which official?
• A respect and ____ for differences in others should characterize our relationships.
• Should divorce occur, the church should provide love, understanding, and ____ to those involved.
• Before processing ministry applicants, which official must confer with the state?
• In providing for divine healing, Christ makes this provision for those who are ____.
• On which day did the church’s birthday occur?
• Which outcome is associated with engaging in entertainment that discredits a believer's public witness?
• Which option correctly lists all five divisions of the Church of God?
• John states that we have an ____ with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He is the ____ for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
• In theological literature, water baptism is referred to by the words ____.
• The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by which body?
• By naming the Holy Spirit, we worship Him as the ____ of our redemption.
• Sanctification depends upon the provisions of Christ's atonement and the promises of God.
• Which phrase best describes Jesus as the presence of God in the world?
• Who is described as having a Son from eternity in the Triune God?
• Which outcome is described as arising from the holiness of God, providing the power to redeem?
• The apostle ____ said that we have been sanctified through the work of the Holy Spirit and begotten unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead to an inheritance, which is ____ and ____ that fadeth not away (1 Peter 1:2-4).
• Which figure is described as embodying purity and goodness?
• Which statement accurately reflects the basis for the acts of grace?
• A Spirit-led life enables believers to live righteously. Which statement describes this relationship?
• Spiritual beauty does not come from which type of adornment?
• To the will of God brings grace, peace, and righteousness when we do which?
• Physical infirmity is attributable to _____ sin, not to ____ of sin.
• The idle use of leisure time degrades, but the edifying use of it brings inner ____.
• The holiness of God includes both His____ and His ____.
• ____ serves as the official parliamentary guide for conducting the business of the organization.
• Before approving a building project, a ____ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by proper authorities.
• The ____ remains the Church of God's mandate from Christ.
• Paul affirms all of this by the authority of the ____.
• The term 'ordinance' is used to refer to three rites of the church. List them.
• ____ hinders people from attaining the character of holiness.
• The Church of God's core value of discipleship states that making disciples must be _____ for all believers upon their acceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
• Love for others and the recognition of the equal worth of all people in the ____ should compel us to take steps to improve the situation of others.
• The inner nature described as 'Heart' consists of which components?
• The messianic title used of Christ in this passage is ____.
• The phrase 'By his wounds you have been healed' appears in the New Testament in which reference?
• A life of holiness is possible as we remain ____ to a life of obedience to God's Word and His will.
• The work of the Holy Spirit is essential in the process of ____ and ____.
• In the equality between the Son and the Father, which two attributes are equal?
• The term 'subsequent' is used to represent which order of spiritual experiences?
• Which term describes the basis for remarriage guidelines in the material?
• The term 'eternal punishment' indicates a condition of everlasting ____ and ____.
• In spiritual service, believers become ____ of God's grace.
• Each district is under the care and supervision of a ____, who is appointed by the state overseer.
• Baptism is best described as a visible expression of an inward spiritual transformation, essentially an outward ______.
• Which two are the agents of this experience?
• Who approves the appointment of the State Board of Ministerial Development?
• In 1 Corinthians 15:22-24, Christ is referred to as the ____.
• The body that dies and is buried is likened to a ____.
• Equipping, empowering, and releasing ____ to serve as ministry partners is part of the denomination's core values.
• The Church commits itself to the ____, acknowledging our interconnectedness and dependence on all the members of the body of Christ.
• On the Mount of ____, brilliance came forth out of Christ.
• Which term denotes the believer's future state of moral and spiritual completeness?
• Impurity is the defilement produced by transgression.
• The term eternal punishment indicates a lasting state of ____ and ____.
• The indwelling of the Holy Spirit brings ____ and the ____ of God to the believer.
• Who alone confers life?
• In Matthew 1:18-20, the espousal relationship between Joseph and Mary is treated as that of ____.
• Which of the following is NOT listed among the rights of an ordained bishop?
• The International General Council is composed of all ____ of the Church of God.
• Paul reminded Timothy that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for ____ for ____, for ____, [and] for ____ in righteousness.
• Which of the following is NOT part of the gospel message according to Paul’s teaching in the epistles?
• The grace of God teaches believers to say no to which two things?
• Which two reports must ministers be current on to be eligible for election or appointment at international and state levels?
• Children are to obey and ____ their parents.
• If we live consecrated, holy lives we will work for and pray for which two goals?
• The indwelling of the Holy Spirit brings about which two outcomes?
• Holiness includes both an inner experience and outward practices.
• The primary meaning of holy is _____.
• Which event is identified as the redemptive provision for believers?
• The sinlessness of Christ is affirmed in Matthew 17:5 by the testimony from the ______.
• Which trio best completes the statement: 'Love of God includes loving His ____, loving His ____, and obeying His ____' ?
• Christ as King would be raised up to sit on the throne of whom?
• Which statement best summarizes the teaching that Jesus is the image of the invisible God and fullness dwells in Him?
• Each human author expressed his message in his own ____.
• It is understood that an incorporated church does not lose its ____ to the Church of God.
• The divine armor of God is described in which book?
• What is the appropriate stance toward illegal and mood-altering chemical substances?
• Which two natures are described as essential to the character of man?
• The biblical analogies in the explanation of the nature of the Holy Spirit are in the analogies of ____ and ____.
• The divine name represents which aspects of God?
• The possessive term 'Lord's' is used in designating this rite because Jesus is the ____ of the meal.
• What is the ultimate result of God dwelling in Christ for the world, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:19-21?
• In reference to the Holy Spirit, which Greek and Hebrew words may be translated as 'spirit' or 'ghost'?
• Leadership in the church is related to which trio?
• Which of the following are recognized designations in the current polity of the Church of God?
• Which two bodies share responsibility for distributing tithes with the General Overseer?
• Which title is responsible for signing and issuing minister credentials?
• When is the Church and Pastor's Council elected?
• Sunday is the Christian day of worship and commemorates the ____ of Christ.
• Which term best describes the concept of holiness as being set apart or distinct?
• As we know Christ after the Spirit, we are also to know others in the same manner so we will not judge them after their ____ alone.
• What term describes the standard that holiness aims to meet?
• The Church organized the Tennessee Music and Printing Company in 1931 as a trade division of which entity?
• Who confirms the appointment of the church treasurer?
• The spiritual grace that should underlie submission to church authorities is ____.
• The prophet ____ realized that kings, such as Uzziah, come and go, but God is the permanent King over the universe. He described this Holy Lord of Hosts whose glory fills the earth as the ____ of Israel (1:4).
• ____ provides a way for each local church to have a part in contributing to the worldwide ministry of the church.
• And then in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at ____ .
• Holiness of life can be achieved as we walk in _____ and _____.
• The Holy Spirit guarantees our ____ as members of the family of God.
• The concept of holiness is linked with which concept?
• Which term best describes the heart of the Old Testament focus concerning God?
• Eternal blessedness is a life of____ with God.
• Holiness is the combination of grace and _____.
• According to Hebrews 2:16-17, Jesus did not give aid to whom?
• Which two attributes are named as empowering believers to overcome an indwelling propensity to sin?
• Which pairing is presented as closely linked to the life of holiness?
• The term for Jesus bearing judgment in place of sinners is ____ atonement.
• Which ancestor is linked to Christ's future kingship in Acts 2:29-30?
• Applicants who have a living former spouse require what voting threshold by the International Executive Council before being set forth by the local church?
• Since the Church of God has a ____ form of members do not represent local churches but themselves.
• Except in national, territorial, provincial, or mission states, all state councilmen must be ____.
• The Birth narratives that emphasize the Virgin Birth are found in which two Gospels?
• The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the ____.
• Modesty is chaste in both ____ and conduct.
• Each local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the ____ of the International General Assembly.
• As part of his accountability,a ____ is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike attributes in his lifestyle and administration.
• The practice of baptism in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit implies baptism is performed under what authority?
• Above all we must seek ____ beauty.
• It is possible for our relationship with God to ____ and ____ into greater intimacy, holiness of character, and anointing of the Spirit.
• Who has the final authority to appoint pastors in this governance structure?
• In applying the Atonement, confession of sin produces both?
• In His divinity, Jesus is a shepherd, and in His humanity, He is a ____.
• This is the testimony of the ______.
• Which motive should guide disagreements with government practices?
• The Christ-life demands that we walk worthy of His presence through the sanctifying power of the Spirit.
• The majesty of the moral excellence of God's nature describes the ____.
• The fullness of God's personal presence through the Holy Spirit is described as receiving or being baptized in the Holy Spirit. What is the first term?
• In the fulfillment of the saving power, Jesus is both God and ____.
• A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to the ____ .
• In Revelation 20:4-6, the resurrection of believers is called the ____ resurrection.
• Which is the official journal of the Church of God?
• With the state overseer, the ____ approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church properties on the district.
• Goodness, purity, and holiness are all an outflow of the very ____ of God.
• In Matthew 1:23, Jesus' divine nature is represented in the name ____.
• Justice, purity, and love are part of the ____ of God concerning holiness of life.
• Which trio summarizes the outcomes associated with eternal life?
• Where did the role of God as sovereign king begin?
• The Bible clearly shows a picture of God as a ____.
• Our prevailing desire for ____ empowers us to overcome an indwelling propensity to sin.
• In church life, believers are to unite with other members on a ____ basis.
• Romans 6:4 and 5 deals with our baptism as an analogy of the ____ of Christ.
• Furnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is the primary responsibility of which office?
• Our beauty should be grounded in which of the following?
• The body is described as the temple of God. The phrase 'temple of God' refers to which part of a believer?
• Which statement describes the Bible Training School opening?
• We should pray with ____ and ____, not with vain repetitions. In prayer, let us communicate with God and acknowledge our ____ upon Him.
• Holiness of life is most closely tied to the fulfillment of our ____ .
• In Hebrews 1:8, the ____ of Christ, the Son of God is for ever and ever.
• The Local Church Development Plan is implemented by the International Executive Committee in conjunction with which officer?
• According to the Thessalonians passage, which two events define faith in Christ?
• According to Paul, those who belong to Christ have crucified what?
• Which term best captures the essence of holiness of life according to the material?
• Which statement correctly describes the process for age qualifications exceptions?
• Mary was a virgin at the time of ____ of Jesus in her womb.
• A local church can determine if it is practical to have a ____.
• No ____ has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.
• The apostolic benediction of 2 Corinthians 13:14 is a strong statement on the ____.
• Living in the Kingdom requires a ____ relationship with God and with the body of Christ on earth.
• The righteousness demanded by God in the Old Covenant is fulfilled in ______; these are people who walk according to the Spirit.
• The results of the new birth include which pair?
• The fullness of God's ____ is revealed by the many roles and dimensions discussed.
• Repentance is a ____ of God's grace.
• ____ represents the full manifestation of the presence of the Trinity in the lives of believers under the New Covenant.
• In Mark 9:43-48, hell is described as an unquenchable ____.
• Which of the following is an example of spiritual disciplines?
• Thomas declared the divine nature of Christ by calling Him which two titles?
• The first general overseer of the Church of God was ____ .
• The term 'Firstfruits' indicates Christ is the first of a harvest of ____.
• Cleansing is applicable to both ____.
• The two essentials of faith in Christ are that He ____ and that He ____.
• ____ said that we have been called out of ____ into His marvelous light, to follow Christ's pathway of ____, and to return blessing for ____.
• A church treasurer will be appointed by the ____ and confirmed by the Council and/or body.
• The Holy Spirit, the ____ of the Godhead, has a directing role in the kingdom of God.
• During periods of fasting, believers draw near to God and discipline themselves to ____ to the control of the Holy Spirit in all areas of life.
• The line "If God is for us, who can be against us?" comes from which Pauline letter?
• Which statement about term lengths is true?
• What payment is required to retain a minister's license?
• The order of the resurrection at Christ's return is that the ____ in Christ rise first, and that the ____ in Christ are transformed.
• Under the state overseer's appointment authority, which roles may be appointed?
• The existence of false teachings in the early days of Pentecostalism led leaders to develop ____.
• Holiness describes the transcendence and blank of God.
• Who was elected as the second general overseer in the Church of God in 1923?
• A member's name should remain on the membership roll until an ____ for transfer is received.
• We are to walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the lust of the ____.
• Which set of descriptors completes the definition of God as given: Creator; eternal; absolute; perfect; personal?
• Which term denotes the virtue of restraint according to the material?
• Who recommends all prospective area superintendents?
• It is necessary for us to control our behavior so as not to bring ____ to others.
• The removal of judgment for our sins by Christ's death is referred to under the theological term of ____ atonement.
• Mark 9:43-48 describes hell as an unquenchable ____.
• ____ in leaders hinders people from attaining the character of holiness.
• ____ requires us to act in a responsible manner as citizens of our country.
• Spirituality in marriage means a man and a woman are joined by ____ to live together as one.
• He became a man in order that He might become a merciful and faithful ____.
• Salvation is described as not by deeds done by us in righteousness, but by ____.
• Where should the practice of Christian disciplines and virtues begin?
• Which term is used to describe the set of directives that define holy living, as presented in the biblical code referenced?
• Which term best describes the Lord's Supper as a remembrance of Christ's death?
• In the light of this unity of nature, we affirm the bodily resurrection of the ____ and the ____.
• We are to provide for the financial needs of the church by giving of ____ and offerings.
• We are responsible first of all to God to care for our ____ life and that of others.
• In Acts 2:38, the order of experience is first ____ and then ____.
• No state, council, board, agency, local church, individual or other entity of a local Church of God can financially obligate the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) without prior written specific consent from the ____.
• The divine character of marriage implies the commitment should be ____.
• Dressing in a manner that encourages which thoughts and lifestyles should be avoided by godly people?
• Which board is a state-level governance body that includes ministerial development?
• A local church ____ withdraw from the International General Assembly.
• Which two descriptors complete the inheritance description in 1 Peter 1:2-4?
• Salvation is described as not by deeds done in righteousness, but in ____ of His own mercy, by washing of ____, and ____ of the Holy Spirit.
• Which option best describes the relationship to reflect sanctity of marriage?
• Modesty is free of crudeness and indecency in ____ as well as behavior.
• Which term describes the origin of the family that underscores the priority of family ministry?
• Speaking in tongues is of evidential value rather than validational value.
• A Local Church Development Plan shall be implemented by the International Executive Committee, in conjunction with the administrative bishop, for increasing the effectiveness of local churches through a plan to involve lay leadership with pastoral oversight.
• It is our duty to respect and to ____ to those whom the Lord Jesus has placed over us in the church.
• According to the biblical account of resurrection appearances, one purpose of Christ's appearances in resurrection form was to prove the resurrection.
• To which office should a charter copy be sent for incorporation purposes?
• Which statement best summarizes the status of resurrected bodies?
• In the passage, Jesus is described as the ____ with the Father.
• The ____ is the only rule for government and discipline in the Church of God.
• Describing the Son as eternal implies He is:
• The International General Assembly elects the ____.
• To care for life, the material emphasizes prioritizing which aspect of life?
• The spiritual power for holiness of life is imparted by the ____ of the Holy Spirit.
• The new man is created anew in ____ and ____.
• Which term describes the implantation and growth of divine life within the believer that results in a new creation?
• Which level is the smallest administrative unit in the Church of God governance?
• The second coming of Christ covers the period of time and the events from the ____ of the church to the ____ of the kingdom.
• The historical name given the Son at His birth is ____.
• He emphasized humility by pointing out that He had washed the feet of His disciples as their ____ and ____.
• The word 'inspiration' uses the analogy of the ____ of God in explaining the doctrine of the Scriptures.
• The washing of the saints' feet rite is associated with which spiritual virtue?
• What is the hallmark of the Christ-life for others?
• Repentance is produced by the ____ and ____ of God.
• Which term designates the belief that there is no literal 1,000-year reign and Christ's reign is symbolic?
• The phrase 'sealed with the Holy Spirit' primarily conveys which aspect of a believer's status?
• Our beauty does not depend on elaborate dress or cosmetics, but on our ______.
• The first person of the Trinity is called Father because of His divine ____.
• John 17:6 shows that those for whom Christ prayed belonged to God and that they had ____.
• These are established on the basis of Christ's ____ and ____.
• The ____ formed a pattern of salvation by which God's future deeds of redemption could be understood.
• Another definition of temperance is ____ .
• In Jesus' words, the cup represents the blood of the ____.
• He took the nature of the seed of which ancestor?
• At the Mount of Transfiguration, which pair fills the blanks: Moses represents the revelation of God in the ____ and Elijah represents the revelation of God through the ____?
• According to James 1:27, ____ is marked by separation from the world and kindness toward orphans and widows.
• Which word best captures the primary meaning of holiness: being set apart for God's purpose?
• Which commandment is Paul's summary of the law?
• Eternal life is the gift which God gives to those who trust in Christ for ____.
• Christ showed Himself to His disciples (Luke 24:36-40) in order for them to know that He was not ____.
• Which statement best represents the Church's mandate from Christ that guides worldwide mission?
• What kind of environment should families provide in the home?
• Which term describes the belief that one God exists as three persons?
• A ____ holds title to, manages, and controls, at the direction of the local church, all real estate owned by the local congregation.
• From which should a Christian totally abstain?
• The International General Assembly meets ____.
• Which statement about the continuity of the resurrected body is most accurate?
• External adornment is contrary to which inner quality?
• Glory is symbolized by a ____ on Mount Sinai.
• Which event among the following is the most recent?
• No conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the ____.
• As God, He is ____ Son of God.
• The Bible demands that in order for a person to be a leader for God, he/she must first come under the ____ of Almighty God.
• Membership acceptance for the Church of God is based on acceptance of the church's ____.
• Which term is used to describe the three rites of the church?
• Which verse describes God leading us in a triumphal procession in Christ?
• Which trio of verses is cited as describing God trying, searching, and pondering the hearts of His servants?
• The agent of these spiritual services and graces is the ____.
• In baptism, which term describes the believer's public declaration of faith?
• In the opening phrase, the Word is described as being in the ____ and the ____ was with God.
• The reason for this provision (baptism with the Holy Spirit) is that the believers are to be ____.
• What happens to the ecclesiastical relationship when a church is incorporated?
• What type of conference takes care of business arising between regular conferences?
• Any member of the Church of God who is ____ years of age and above who is present at the General Assembly is able to speak at the Assembly.
• The International Executive Council shall meet every two years with which body to discuss and project international ministries?
• This act of grace removes ____ from the account of the believer.
• Which pair completes the statement: The new man is created anew in ____ and ____?
• Which acts represent ordination in church activity?
• To exercise self-discipline reflects the ____ in our lives.
• In the ____, God vindicates His holiness by putting His Spirit within the lives of His people (Joel 2:28,29).
• Which description best captures the Holy Spirit's role within the Godhead?
• Which office is primarily associated with declaring truth about God to humanity?
• Daniel 12:2 refers to the reward of the righteous as ____ and to the punishment of the unrighteousness as ____.
• Deuteronomy 6:4 declares that the Lord our God is ___ Lord.
• Complete the statement: 'Concerning holiness, theology should be one of ____ and ____.'
• By His perfect life and obedient sacrificial death, Jesus fulfilled the requirements of the ____.
• Biblical principles of holiness are the basis for defining ____.
• In Samaria the believers received the baptism in the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands by the apostles.
• Holiness describes ____ while righteousness describes ____.
• We are to avoid affiliation with oath-bound societies. They may appear to have spiritual character, but by being ____ and ____ they contradict Christian spirituality.
• ____ law is supreme.
• Healing is provided through which aspect of Christ's work?
• The state overseer's term of office shall be for ____ years.
• Which practice is included with love and forgiveness toward believers to motivate constructive correction?
• Who are described as 'the righteous dead' in eschatology?
• A Christian must not be a part of any types of entertainment that appeal to the ____ nature.
• In the verse referenced, the Spirit prays within believers through whom to God?
• ____ that it is possible to live a life of holiness hinders people from attaining the character of holiness.
• The words pneuma and ruach refer to which concept in biblical language?
• God's ____ assumed control of their hearts and lives in a way never before accomplished.
• Which two agents produce repentance according to the text?
• The only exception to this statement is ___.
• Which element is part of the ordination paradigm described?
• In the fulfillment of our ____, Jesus was raised from the dead.
• Which passage states that the prophets spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit?
• The unrighteous are described as: They ____ in the futility of their minds, their ____ was darkened, they were ____ and sordid, and they grew ____ through deceitful lusts.
• A faithful obedience to the Word and will of God is necessary for abiding in the ____ .
• Mary remained a ____ until after Jesus' birth.
• Which term describes Jesus' ongoing advocacy before the Father on behalf of believers?
• It is the purpose of ___ and ____ with God that the Holy Spirit has come upon us.
• The International General Assembly grants to its ____ the same voice that it affords all credentialed ministers in the International General Assembly.
• In the resurrection, our bodies will be fashioned like ____.
• Which offices are included in the list of officers elected by the General Assembly?
• The general overseer will be elected for a ____-year term?
• The International General Council meets ____ to consider recommendations that are to be presented to the International General Assembly.
• Before a deed for local church property is recorded, it must have the written approval of the ____.
• Which entity promotes international involvement to fulfill the Church of God’s mission?
• In Hebrews 1:8, Jesus is called which title?
• Holiness requires that we remain ____ on the Holy Spirit through prayer, humility, and feeding on the Word of God.
• In order for a minister to be eligible for election or appointment at the international and state levels, the minister must be current on both ____ and ____ with required finances.
• As personal ____, Jesus is described as a faithful witness unto God, communicating God's desire for relationship with His people.
• ____ declares that Jesus is the Messiah King for whom the Hebrews had been looking and waiting.
• Both are violations of the ____ of God.
• In the described Christian life, believers are to be good ____ who maximize time, talent, and money.
• In Acts 3:22-23 the prophetical ministry of Christ is likened to the prophetical ministry of ______.
• All applicants for the ministry must give consent to a background check of which type?
• What are the agents by which we receive sanctification?
• Matthew 8:16, 17, cites ____ and applies that passage of Scripture to ____.
• They have been ____ in preparation for being filled with the Spirit.
• According to the doctrine, Jesus is ...
• Which phrase best captures the Church of God's combined nature as both human and divine?
• As a ____ claim, sanctification is the consideration of ourselves as dead to sin.
• On August 19, 1886, seven people covenanted with ____ and his son, ____, to find the spiritual life lacking in their churches.
• By a review of the passages in Acts that deal with the baptism with the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues is most consistently mentioned as the evidence of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.
• The International General Council elects the Council of Eighteen. Which body makes this appointment?
• Resurrected bodies are described as being raised up in ____.
• Which two verbs describe the process by which our relationship with God can become greater in intimacy and holiness?
• Which attribute denotes God’s existence without time limitations?
• Which statement aligns with the described roles of men and women in the home?
• When a minister moves to another state without assignment, the ____ and ____ state overseer for the minister must be notified immediately.
• Without ____, which produces holiness of life, we are married in our image.
• The ten core values of the Church of God are _____.
• To which body does the state overseer submit the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions director?
• Matthew 28:19 provides the verbal formula for baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Which option best describes this verse's role?
• The Hebrew name for God expressing the Almighty One is which?
• Impurity of nature is the ____ which transgression produces.
• In which verse is the Incarnate Word described with the title 'only begotten Son'?
• The officers of the International General Assembly consist of the ____ and a secretary.
• The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and ____ other members.
• In Acts 19: 1-6, Paul distinguished between _____ and the ____ by asking, 'Have you received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?'
• The local church Women's Ministries committee will consist of ____.
• The concept of brightness or brilliance is associated with which concept?
• The righteous recognize that God alone is our ____ for ____; and that our prayer must be to walk in the Spirit and in the glory of God.
• Justification ____ the righteousness of Christ.
• In all of our dealings, we must be sensitive to human needs and guard against ____ and economic discrimination.
• Which aspect of humanity is named as part of the eternal punishment?
• The five divisions in the Church of God are
• Who must decide when life is ended?
• Which practice is emphasized in the exhortation to walk wisely, be filled with the Spirit, and interact with others in love and respect?
• Sanctification depends upon the provisions of ____ and the ____ of God.
• The first outward manifestation of the baptism with the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues.
• ____ alone confers life.
• As Christians, we must understand our ____ for holiness of life.
• In the New Covenant framework, Jesus is described as the full revelation of which aspect of God?
• Which term pair is used as equivalents for the third person of the Trinity?
• The evidences by which Paul knew that the Ephesian believers had been baptized with the Holy Spirit were that they ____ and ____.
• One of the primary benefits of liberty in Christ is freedom from the domination of ungodly forces. What is this primary benefit?
• In what year did the revival at Shearer Schoolhouse occur?
• God always leads us in ____ in Christ.
• In biblical terms, marriage is a spiritual, mental, and physical union. Which word best completes the statement: Marriage is a ____ union.
• What is the ultimate aim of pursuing holiness and peace according to Hebrews 12:14?
• The seed of Abraham refers to Jesus’ human lineage from which patriarch?
• According to 1 Peter 1:10-11, the ____ was in the prophets of the Old Testament as they spoke of the sufferings of Christ.
• Paul received his understanding of the institution and meaning of the Lord's Supper from the ____.
• According to Romans 1:4, the Son of God was declared with power according to the ____ by the resurrection from the dead.
• According to the biblical idea, modesty is ____.
• The full manifestation of God's personal presence in the world was first revealed in the coming of Jesus in the ____ .
• Freedom from condemnation is the result of ____.
• As a ____ experience, sanctification cleanses from the pollution of sin.