Exploring Church Models and Authority

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Which model of the church tends to focus on communion with God? Options: Institutional Model, Mystical Communion Model, Servant Model, Herald Model

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Mystical Communion Model

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Which model of the church focuses on the church helping humanity through peace and Christian values?

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Servant Model

Front

List the on-going questions on authority in the church: The role of the Pope, The nature of the sacraments, The interpretation of the Bible, The relationship between church and state.

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The role of the Pope

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List the questions on the issue of the engagement of the church with culture.

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The church's stance on modern technology, The church's role in political matters, The church's approach to interfaith dialogue, All of the above

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List the issues in Ecclesiology: The nature of the church, The mission of the church, The structure of church governance.

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All of the above

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Vincent of Lérins suggested that the church should hold to the faith that is believed:

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Everywhere, always, and by all

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The ‘diaphora’ refers to:

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Non-essential beliefs

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List the theological elements generally considered part of the diaphora.

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The method of baptism

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The ‘adiaphora’ refers to:

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Matters of indifference

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List the generally recognized types of church government.

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Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational