Church Sovereignty

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Q.1

What is the highest authority under the headship of Christ and His word? *

Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
(Eph 1:21-22)

The Pastor
The Corporate President
The Deacon
The Church

Q.2

Who is the head of the church? *

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
(Col 1:13)

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
(Col 1:18)

The Pastor
The Deacon
Jesus Christ
The Pope
The President

Q.3

Who or what is referred to as the manifold wisdom of God? *

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
(Eph 3:10)

Individual Christians
The Bishop
The Church
The Pastor
The Prophet

Q.4

To whom does the Spirit speak according to the passage given below? *

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. (Rev 2:7)

To all Christians
To pastors only
To the churches

Q.5

What organization or institution is the pillar and ground of the truth? *

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
(1Ti 3:15)

The church
The Seminary
The Association
The mission boards

Q.6

To whom did Christ give the Great Commission? *

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
(Mat 28:18-20)

To all Christians
To the 11 apostles
To pastors only
To the Bible seminary
To the New Testament Church

Q.7

Did Christ teach equality of brethren and churches? *

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
(Mat 20:25-27)

Yes
No

Q.8

Should man-made organizations and its officers exercise control over the Lord's churches? *

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. (Eph 3:21)
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
(Mat 20:25-27)

No, all associations and ministries should be under the church ministry. Bigger and wealthy churches should respect and honour smaller churches.
Yes, mission boards and man-made organizations can exercise control over the churches, especially if they have the money.

Q.9

Name: *

First Name

Last Name

Q.10

Email Address: *

(e.g. john@example.com)