THE APOSTLES' CREED
STUDY GUIDE 5.1
Lesson 5: The Holy Spirit
Section 1: Sanction


OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

Introduction

I. Sanction

A. Old Testament

B. Jesus

C. Implications

REVIEW QUESTIONS TO PREPARE FOR THE QUIZ

1. Explain the meaning of the "church." Give the definition of the Greek word "ekklesia" (this is the English transliteration).

2. Explain what the Apostle's Creed means when it says, "I believe in the ...church."

3. Explain the relationship between the Old Testament people of God and the New Testament people of God, according to the lesson.

4. When did the Church start, according to the lesson?

5. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages:

  1 Peter 2:9
  Matthew 16:18
  2 Corinthians 13:5
  Matthew 28:19

6. Explain the two figures used in Romans 11:16 to represent the relationship between the Old Testament Jewish nation and the New Testament Church, including Gentile believers. Explain the implications of this verse for understanding the relationship between the Old Testament nation of Israel and the New Testament Church.

7. Explain Jesus' comments in Matthew 18:17 and what this teaches us about the church

8. Explain the teaching of the lesson regarding the use of the Old Testament law today.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What are some of the practical implications of the fact that the New Testament Church is a development of the Old Testament nation of Israel? How does this affect the way your interpret the covenant promises of the Old Testament? How does it affect the way you think of modern political Israel today? How does it affect the way you interpret prophecy regarding Israel?

2. Do you believe that it is important to participate in a local congregation? Are you a member of a local church? Why or why not?

3. How could you improve your participation in the church?