6 - NAPARC

What year was NAPARC founded?

• 2005

• 1980

• 1963

• 1975

Who were the founding members of NAPARC?

• The United Methodist Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Episcopal Church

• The Orthodox Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church in America, the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

• The Roman Catholic Church, the Greek Orthodox Church, and the Jehovah's Witnesses

• The Southern Baptist Convention, the United Church of Christ, and the Christian Reformed Church in North America

What were the key events that led to the formation of NAPARC?

• The key events that led to the formation of NAPARC include a decline in church attendance, a lack of interest in theological discussions, and a desire for individualism.

• The key events that led to the formation of NAPARC include a focus on modernizing church practices, a shift towards liberal theology, and a rejection of confessional standards.

• The key events that led to the formation of NAPARC include a desire for isolation and independence among churches, a lack of theological controversies, and a rejection of cooperation with other denominations.

• The key events that led to the formation of NAPARC include the theological controversies within the Reformed and Presbyterian churches, the desire for cooperation and mutual support among conservative and confessional churches, and the need for a unified voice in addressing theological and social issues.

What is the significance of NAPARC in the history of Reformed churches?

• It is a federation of liberal Presbyterian and Reformed churches in North America.

• It is a federation of conservative Presbyterian and Reformed churches in North America.

• It has no significance in the history of Reformed churches.

• It is a federation of Baptist and Methodist churches in North America.

Name three member denominations of NAPARC.

• Methodist Church in America

• Presbyterian Church in America, Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and Reformed Church in the United States

• Baptist Church in America

• Lutheran Church in America

What are the core beliefs shared by the member denominations of NAPARC?

• Authority of the Bible, Sovereignty of God, Deity of Jesus Christ, Necessity of faith in Christ for salvation

• Denial of the sovereignty of God

• Rejection of the authority of the Bible

• Belief in the humanity of Jesus Christ

How does NAPARC facilitate cooperation and collaboration among its member denominations?

• Lack of communication and coordination

• Individual competition and rivalry

• Regular meetings, joint initiatives, and shared resources

• Isolation and independence

What initiatives has NAPARC taken to promote unity among Reformed churches?

• NAPARC has not taken any initiatives to promote unity among Reformed churches

• NAPARC has encouraged division and competition among Reformed churches

• NAPARC has taken initiatives such as organizing conferences, dialogues, and joint statements to promote unity among Reformed churches.

• NAPARC has focused on excluding other Reformed churches rather than promoting unity

In what ways does NAPARC address theological differences among its member denominations?

• Dialogue, mutual understanding, and respectful engagement

• Isolation, confrontation, and animosity

• Exclusion, division, and hostility

• Ignorance, intolerance, and arrogance