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Who is the head of the church? Jesus Can the church "bind" men's consciences? No What is the Constitution of the PCA? The WCF, LC, SC, and the BCO What is the relationship of the Constitution to the Bible? The Constitution is subject to and subordinate to the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament What are the three parts of the BCO?
- Form of Government
- Directory for the Worship of God. 3.Rules of Discipline What parts/sections of the BCO are binding? (see Preface to Part III of the BCO) The Form of Government and the Rules of Discipline, and chapters 56, 57, and 58 of the Directory of Worship,
Whereas the rest of the Directory for Worship is not binding or obligatory, but should be taken seriously. The visible church consists of all who make a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, together with their _________. Children Of what does the particular church consist? A number of professing Christians, with their children who are:
- Associated together for divine worship and godly living
- Agreeable to the Scriptures
- Submitting to the lawful government of Christ's kingdom (4-1). What is the difference between a particular church and a mission church? A Mission church is without a governing body, and thus must be governed and supervised by others. (5-
(This is ordinarily a MNA committee of presbytery, or a Session with oversight by an MNA committee (5- 2), and needs a temporary system of government, such as an evangelist, another session, or commission (5-3)) Name the two kinds of church members in a PCA church. Communing and non-Communing members (5-5,7) Name the two kinds of officers in a PCA church.
Who are responsible for watching diligently over the flock and exercising government and discipline in the church? The Elders (8-3) Do teaching elders and ruling elders have the same authority and eligibility to office in the church courts? Yes (8-9) Distinguish between teaching elders and ruling elders. Along with the functions he shares with a ruling elder, a teaching elder must feed the flock by:
- Reading, expounding and preaching the Word
- Administer the Sacraments (8-5) What are the practical functions of an elder? (see BCO 8-3)
- Watch diligently over the flock 2 Guard against corruption of doctrine and/or morals.
- Exercise government and discipline
- Care for the weak among them: the sick, ignorant, mourning, and children.
- Set an example in zeal to make disciples.
- Pray with and for the people. (8-3) Who are responsible for the ministry of sympathy and service? Deacons (9-1)
What are the three courts of the PCA?
- Church Sessions
- Presbyteries
- General Assembly (10-2) Who are the members of the church Session?
- The pastor
- Associate pastor(s)
- Ruling elders of a church (12-1) Who is moderator of the Session? The Pastor (10-3, 12-2) Who approves the church budget? The Session (12-5) Who is responsible for the educational program of the church including the selection of curriculum? The Session (12-5, 28-2) The pastors are members of which church court? The Presbytery (13-1) Who elects commissioners to the General Assembly?
The Presbytery (23-1) What is the difference between an associate pastor and an assistant pastor?
- An associate pastor is elected by the congregation and a member of the session.
- An assistant pastor is called by the session and is not on the Session. (22-3). What is asked of a pastor being installed regarding his duty to the church?
- Are you now willing to take charge of this congregation as their pastor, agreeable to your declaration in accepting its call?
- Do you conscientiously believe and declare, as far as you know in your heart, that, in taking up on you this charge, you are influenced by a sincere desire to promote the glory of God and the good of the church?
- Do you solemnly promise that, by the assistance of the grace of God, you will endeavor faithfully to discharge all the duties of a pastor to this congregation, and will be careful to maintain a deportment in all respects becoming a minister of the Gospel of Christ, agreeable to your ordination engagements? (BCO 21-9) Who ordains ruling elders and deacons? The Session in the presence of the Congregation (24-6) Who ordains teaching elders? The Presbytery (21-1,2,3)
What must an elder or deacon do if he finds himself out of accord with the Westminster Standards?
- The Teaching elder must tell the Presbytery (21-5),
- The ruling elder and deacon must tell the Session (24-6) May the office of Ruling Elder or Deacon be laid aside at the pleasure of the officer? No (24-7) Who calls congregational meetings, and how much advanced notice is required?
- The Session, and it must give one week notice (25-2).
- A certain percentage (depending church size) of the congregation may call a meeting, which must be enacted within 30 days. (25-2) Who can vote at congregational meetings? Communing members in good standing (20-3). Who owns the property of the local church? The Local Church ( 25 - 9) Who receives and dismisses church members? The Session
Member-->Session What is the goal of discipline in regard to the offender? Discipline is for the purpose of godliness (27-3) What should the Session do when a member moves out of a community?
- To continue oversight of him
- Inform him of his duty to transfer his membership as soon as practical (46-2)
- Notify a church in his new area What should the Session do when a member neglects the church for a year or more?
- Remind the member that he has made a covenant with God and His Church
- Warn him that if he persists, he will be removed from the roll of the church
- If he persists, his name will be removed. (38-4) Danny Question What were some helpful elements of the Appendices? Pastoral Wisdom regarding conflict resolution; Dedication of a church building (pertinent)
