Exploring Church Models and Authority

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Which model of the church tends to focus on communion with God?

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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 approach to interfaith dialogue

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List the issues in Ecclesiology: The nature of the Trinity, The structure of church governance, The interpretation of the Bible, The role of women in the church

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The structure of church governance

Front

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: Essential beliefs, Non-essential beliefs, Heretical beliefs, Dogmatic beliefs

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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 mode of baptism

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The ‘adiaphora’ refers to:

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Matters of indifference

Front

List the generally recognized types of church government.

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Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational