AG History, Unit 3, Chapters 13 & 14

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1. Which statement best describes the continuing development of the A/G Constitution and Bylaws?	Changes have occurred, but the basic structure and government remain true to the original
2. Which statement best describes the distinction between the constitution and bylaws?	The constitution functions as an official description of the organization.
3. In drafting the Statement of Fundamental Truths, the founders sought to	preserve unity and promote accurate interpretation of Scripture.
4. By saying that Jesus was begotten of the Father, we mean that Jesus	is a priest in the order of Melchizedek.
5. The Scriptures teach that salvation is received	through repentance for sin and faith in Christ.
6. The term sanctification means	“an act of separation from evil and dedication to God.”
7. The term blessed hope is defined as	“the resurrection of all who are in Christ, both living and dead.”
8. What Scripture passages below are used in support of speaking in tongues as the initial physical evidence of Holy Spirit baptism, in the Statement of Fundamental Truths?	Acts 2:4 and 1 Corinthians 12:4–10; 28
9. Which Bible passage indicates that Spirit baptism is distinct from and subsequent to conversion?	1 Corinthians 12:4–10
10. The resurrection of the righteous dead and the rapture of living believers are best described in	1 Thessalonians 4:16–17.
11. The fact that humanity by voluntary disobedience lost the original relationship with God is expressed in	Romans 5:12-19.
12. An ordinance of the church is described in	Romans 6:4.
13. Which phrase best describes the nature of a cooperative fellowship?	A fellowship based upon mutual agreements voluntarily entered into by the membership
14. What is the corporate name of the Assemblies of God fellowship?	The General Council of the Assemblies of God
15. The district council supervises activities that are ecclesial and sacerdotal. The term sacerdotal refers to activities that are	ministerial.
16. The executive presbytery includes a specific number of nonresident members who do not hold individual office. What is their role?	They hold responsibility as members when the presbytery is in session.
17. What is the relationship between an ethnic language district and a geographic district?	The superintendent of the geographic district is also the superintendent of the ethnic language churches within the geographic area.
18. Churches that desire to affiliate with the General Council must have pastors who	hold Assemblies of God ministerial credentials.
19. A district indicates that a minister’s credentials are not renewed if the	minister is unfit or unqualified, but disciplinary action is not pursued
20. Identify a requirement for renewal of ministerial credentials. The minister must	submit a report of financial and doctrinal faithfulness in ministry.
21. How does the Assemblies of God deal with relatively minor transgressions of approved doctrine or practice?	They are treated as challenges of limited effect and resolved at the lowest administrative level.
22. What avenues are open to a minister who feels that he or she has not received justice during the disciplinary process?	An appeal may be made to the General Council Credentials Committee.
23. Which organizational division oversees Benevolences?	The Division of the Treasury
24. The General Council Policy Manual satisfies the need to	address policies officially without expanding the bylaws.
25. In what ways do the administrative divisions of the Fellowship aid local churches?	They augment and support the three-fold mission of the church.

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