Ch. 17: What Is the Church? (Part 5: Means of Grace 2)

Which of the following are means of grace that we discussed in class this week?

• Prayer

• Church discipline

• Evangelism

• Giving

• Fellowship

How does evangelism bring blessings to the church?

• There is a connection between the proclamation of the gospel and being filled with the Holy Spirit.

• Even in the face of opposition, there is often joy in evangelism.

• The church receives what it has been given and distributes it to those who need it.

• Through words of encouragement

What is true of giving?

• It is first an act of commitment to God

• It is an act of grace that we are called to excel in

• It is a way for believers to bless each other through the church

• It results in thanksgiving to God

• It is a one-to-one math equation

What is true of fellowship?

• We are instructed to not neglect Christian fellowship

• In fellowship, we encourage each other to love and good works

• As believers care for each other, we bear each other's burdens

• Fellowship is the only place where giving can take place

What are ways that we discussed that personal ministry to individuals can happen?

• Through words of encouragement, exhortation, or wise counsel

• Through giving to specific needs

• Through the laying on of hands

• Through anointing with oil

• Through worship

What are some of the purposes of the laying on of hands that we discussed in class?

• For healing

• For blessings

• For miracles

• For the impartation of spiritual gifts

• For fun

What is one way you can grow in ministering to other believers?