Church of God Ordained Minister Practice Exam

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• Who is primarily responsible for furnishing financial reports to the International General Assembly?
• In the book of 2 Corinthians, Paul defends what aspect of his ministry?
• The Church of God (COG) stands for the Whole Bible rightly divided. Which option completes the blank?
• Which verse says John received the revelation of Christ from God?
• We are admonished to practice ________ in behavior.
• The theme of 1 and 2 Thessalonians is the ______.
• The _____________ is nominated by the state overseer.
• Which book is associated with encouraging Christians to remain steadfast under persecution?
• The Baptism of Christ supports the doctrine of which teaching?
• What is the official history of the COG?
• Which description best fits the production of scripture?
• Justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus according to ______?
• Which term is used as a generic reference to human nature?
• Which is a fruit of the Spirit?
• The Abrahamic Covenant is described as a covenant of what?
• World Evangelism through a Spirit filled church is the theme of which book?
• Which Moabite woman becomes part of David's lineage?
• _______ gospel was the first written of the four.
• The Festival of Pentecost occurred how many days after Passover?
• The book of Psalms can be divided into ______ and ______.
• In Isaiah 1, God uses ________ imagery.
• Which office is primarily responsible for initiating a pastoral change request?
• Which three scriptures support the verbal inspiration of the Bible?
• Which book centers on God's providential care as its main theme?
• The state overseers term of office is for ________ years.
• Which council advises the International Executive Council on issues of international concern?
• Who were the first COG missionaries?
• The pastor serves as the chair of which body?
• The Barr's were the first COG missionaries in ___________.
• Sanctification ______ the old man—the carnal nature.
• What is the theme of the book of Micah?
• Our body is the temple of the _______.
• Which verse expresses the idea that the Godhead consists of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost?
• Marriage is a __________.
• Through which process is the image of God restored?
• These three men where both priests and prophets.
• Which set of domains best describes the Spirit infilling?
• If you are 16 years of age and a member of the church, you are eligible to speak at the General Assembly. How old must you be to speak?
• Which verse states the baptism with the Holy Spirit is subsequent to a clean heart?
• Which book emphasizes reconciliation as a key aspect of Paul’s ministry?
• In the Book of Acts, ______________ is consistently related to being filled with the Spirit.
• The concept of God's purpose in suffering is a theme in which epistle?
• Which action describes sanctification's effect on the old man?
• Which verse records that David's words were inspired by the Spirit?
• Which body appoints state and provincial overseers?
• The Church of God (COG) is a ________ body.
• The book of Acts is structured by which verse?
• _________ is a prophecy concerning the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
• Who served as the first General Overseer of the Church of God (COG)?
• The peace offering is best described as which kind of offering?
• What is the sole rule of government and discipline in the Church of God (COG)?
• The two primary sections of the book of Psalms are 'Praise' and what?
• A theological emphasis of the Book of Revelation is the ________.
• Which passage is identified as a prophecy about the Holy Spirit baptism?
• Which board is responsible for policy of the World Mission ministry and operation?
• The righteous person seeks to manifest kindness, tenderheartedness, and humility according to which verse?
• Each local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the _______ of the International General Assembly.
• God reveals Himself through the ______?
• Which position is not among the three elected by the Assembly?
• According to which verse does God exist eternally in three persons?
• Which gospel is commonly understood to be the earliest written?
• What term means a change of mind, purpose and opinion?
• The International General Council is composed of ______?
• Which pattern should families establish for devotions?
• Which body is responsible for policy in World Mission ministry and operation?
• Women were approved to be licensed in what year?
• What is the term length for the assistant general overseers?
• Which verse says all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God?
• An understanding of which concept helps in understanding the person and work of Christ?
• 2nd John deals with the peril from ____________.
• ________ was Judah's most wicked king.
• Which statement best describes marriage in the material?
• The two realms created in Creation are the visible universe and the invisible universe.
• Who was elected the second general overseer?
• Which book includes apocryphal citation as proof tests in argumentation?
• The sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit is ________.
• What is the major theme of the book of Romans?
• In which verse did Isaiah say that God had spoken?
• In Jeremiah, what were the two verbs of hope?
• When a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she must submit a letter of request to the __________________.
• Which verse mentions holiness as the standard of living?
• Which term describes an attribute of divine nature?
• The person placed in office are placed by the calling of ______ and equipped by the ______.
• Christ taught that we love our enemy and ______.
• God's prophets spoke in ____________.
• The book of John is divided into the ___________ and ____________.
• Which verse ties justification, regeneration, and the new birth to the blood of Jesus?
• The spiritual insight in 1 Peter is ______.
• Which book of the Bible is cited to illustrate the Trinity in the material?
• The ________serves as the chairman of the church and pastors council.
• Which spelling variation is shown for the governing body that appoints state and provincial overseers in the source material?
• Which verse affirms the scriptures are inspired?
• The COG Evangel was first published in which year?
• At the burning bush, God revealed His name as ________.
• Who approves the youth director nominee submitted by the state overseer?
• Which book centers on spreading the gospel through a Spirit-filled church?
• Which theme best describes the book of Daniel?
• Which of the following is NOT listed among the rights of an ordained minister?
• Which prophet predicted the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost?
• Which set of states makes up the Appalachian region where the Church began: Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee; North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia?
• All ministers must __________ to retain their license.
• Sin is rebellion against God's _______.
• Who composes the largest group of the International Executive Council?
• Identify the option that lists core values of the Church of God (COG).
• The act of __________ was deadly.
• Passover was instituted during the time of which plague?
• An ordained bishop must meet the requirement of __________________ (scripture)
• Which king of Judah is described as the most wicked and leading Israel into idolatry?
• The church and pastors council may only meet with the _____________ permission.
• Which of the following were needed in the early days of the church because of false teaching?
• How many days in advance must formal charges be served prior to the time and place of the meeting?
• Passover was instituted during which plague?
• Which year marks the Shearer Schoolhouse revival in Church of God history?
• Who places the ordained officers in the church?
• __________ is Tri-personal.
• Which passage is cited to support speaking in tongues as the initial evidence?
• The Church was founded on the principles of which virtue?
• Which is cited as the product of being filled with the Spirit?
• Isaiah is described as the ____________, giving his life for the next generation.
• Which of the following is a core value of the Church of God (COG)?
• Where does the Exodus narrative conclude?
• __________ is a life long commitment.
• After an International Executive Committee member has served eight years, he is ineligible to serve for how many years?
• The Bible Training School opened in which year?
• The term ______ is a generic term used to refer to human nature.
• Which body approves the youth director nominee?
• The assistant general overseers are elected for a term of how many years?
• Which verse is identified as the key verse for 1 Peter?
• Which triple scripture is cited as supporting verbal inspiration?
• In its early days, the Church of God was described as a ______.
• _________ is a prison epistle.
• Which term is described as an inner grace?
• The book of Matthew was written sometime around _____.
• The COG began in ________?
• Which position is the top leader elected by the International General Assembly?
• What is the minimum age for members and ministers to participate in the international General Assembly of the Church of God (COG)?
• Which passage proves the premillennial second coming?
• Which is the key chapter and verses in 1 Peter?
• The COG was first called the ______?
• The ______ is foundational to society and the church.
• Who laid the Temple's foundation?
• The Holy Spirit is the agent of which?
• Which term is primarily a belief in the Person of Christ?
• Who recorded the message of divine revelation?
• _______ delivered God's people miraculously but created an idol at the end of his life.
• Which book's theme includes the Second Coming of Christ?
• Men and women are equal participants in the ____________.
• Which date range best describes the composition of the Gospel of Matthew?
• ______ was a Moabite.
• ______ is contrary to a Christian's trustworthiness and should be avoided.
• In 1 Peter, Jesus is portrayed as the ______?
• The Lord's Supper and the washing of the saints' feet are documented in which verse?
• Which book is the shortest prophetic book?
• __________ is the product of being filled with the Spirit.
• Who served as the first General Overseer of the Church of God (COG)?
• Which of the following is included among the rights of an ordained minister?
• Which item is described as an inner grace in the material?
• Who governs the ownership of all church property?
• Which trio of verses proves divine healing?
• Which term describes a change of mind, purpose, and opinion?
• Water baptism by immersion and baptism in the name is made valid by which verse?
• How many years did the Babylonian exile last?
• To reveal the mystery of Jesus is a purpose of ______.
• __________, is the official guide for business of the International Gen. Assembly
• Who served as the last Old Testament prophet?
• The Abrahamic Covenant was established as a __________.
• ________ Records a lack of central leadership and general disorder in Israel.
• In 2 Timothy 3:16, inspiration means?
• In 2 Corinthians, Paul's ministry of service is an example of what?
• The _______________ has the authority to appoint district overseers, local church officials and pastors.
• Equipping, empowering and releasing lay leaders to serve as ministry partners is part of the denominations ___________.
• Which statement describes the International General Assembly's relation to church property?
• God's providential care is the them of the book of ________.
• A _________ takes care of business between regular conferences
• Which passage testifies about speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence?
• First converts in Philippi were ______ and ______.
• The office of Secretary General was established in __________
• What form of government does the Church of God have?
• Which outcome is described as a natural outgrowth of a positive relationship with God?
• Which heresy does 1 John address?
• Which gospel is divided into two major sections called the Book of Signs and the Book of Glory?
• In which General Assembly was the name 'Church of God' adopted?
• Hebrews 9:14 shows us the __________.
• _______ is primarily a belief in the Person of Christ.
• Which trio are core values of the Church of God (COG)?
• ________ was elected the 2nd general overseer in _______.
• The name 'Church of God' was adopted in which assembly?
• 3rd John is concerned with ________________ in a church
• What was the earliest name for the Church of God?
• Which book's theme is judgement and includes a prophecy about a ruler coming from Bethlehem?
• Which prophet prophesied the downfall of Nineveh for their cruelty to God's people?
• Which groups may sit in the International General Council?
• Which individual is recognized as a significant layman in the Church of God (COG)?
• The Festival of Pentecost is observed after how many days from Passover?
• Which passage would be used to support the doctrine that God exists in three persons?
• What is the stated purpose of the Gospel of Matthew?
• Which figure, the half brother of Jesus, is probably the author of James?
• Which pair of letters share the major theme of the Second Coming of Christ?
• What is foundational to society and the church?
• All applicants for ministry must have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
• ______ is an attribute of divine nature.
• Which verse is cited to validate baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost?
• The ________ advises the International Executive Council on issues of international concern.
• In its early days, the Church of God was described as a what?
• Which verse describes the giving of the Ten Commandments?
• In what year was the first General Assembly of the Church of God (COG) held?
• Controlling our ________ is necessary so that we do not offend others.
• Ephesians 4:24 endorses ______ to be God's standard of living?
• The Church is described as both a ______ and ______ organization. Which pair completes the statement?
• The baptism of Christ is used to support which doctrine?
• The International General Assembly elects _______, ______, and ___________
• What is the central theme of the book of Daniel?
• Peter wrote that scriptures were inspired in which passage?
• Which position is associated with youth and discipleship and is nominated by the state overseer?
• Gambling, gluttony, and addictive substances defile the body as the _______________.
• Which prophetic book contains the figure described as the suffering servant?
• The Trinity is revealed by which of the following aspects of God?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Secretary General?
• Repentance changes a person to being ______.
• According to scripture, we can control our thinking, anger, and what other aspect?
• Creation is the act of God whereby He brought forth the _____ and _____ without the use of preexisting materials.
• In ______ Jesus breathed on the disciples as a symbol of bestowal of the Holy Spirit.
• Which epistle addresses hospitality and truth in a local church?
• Which passage says Jesus has provided for humanity's ongoing need for forgiveness?
• No conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the ___________.
• Which verse states that God spoke the words He recorded?
• Adam and Eve were judged for sin, and God gave them a promise of _________.
• Which verse is identified as the key chapter and verse in 2 Peter?
• If a minister fails to report for 6 months, what action may be taken?
• The infilling of the Holy Spirit is ______, _________, and __________
• To be ______ with ______ years of active ministry, qualifies one to apply to be an ordained bishop.
• __________________ is the central theme of Christ's teaching in the Gospel of Mark.
• The image of God is restored in _____________.
• _______ authored the Pentateuch.
• 1 Peter encourages which of the following?
• Who oversaw the laying of the Temple's foundation during the post-exile return?
• Peter wrote his first epistle to encourage the Christians to _______________.
• A minister's license can be revoked if he/she fails to report for __________ months.
• In which verse did David affirm that his words were inspired?
• Which book's central theme is the Kingdom of God?
• Sufficiency of Christ is the theme of ______.
• Which verse states that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God?
• The COG Evangel was first published in ___________
• How often does the International General Council meet?
• Which New Testament book emphasizes the Trinity as a theological motif?
• Families should establish some pattern for ____________.
• The Bible is a _______ of God and His plan of salvation for humanity.
• Which book is primarily associated with righteousness as a major theme?
• Which term best describes the Trinity?
• Who confers Life?
• What is the root of the doctrine of the Trinity?
• Which position serves as the second-highest elected by the Assembly?
• Which statement is a common sign associated with being filled with the Spirit in the Acts narrative?
• In 2 Peter, which verse is the key chapter and verse?
• In what year was the office of Secretary General established?
• Which offering is described as a fellowship offering with God?
• The name revealed at the burning bush is which of the following?
• The Bible Training School was opened January 1, _______.
• The Church of God began in the Appalachian region of GA, NC, and TN. In which region did it begin?
• A preparation for being filled with the Spirit is bearing the __________________________
• When a minister moves to another state without assignment, the ________ and __________ should be notified.
• Which pair are equal participants in the image of God?
• The Shearer Schoolhouse revival occurred in ______?
• What is required of all ministers to retain licensure?
• Which term best describes the governance of the Church of God (COG)?
• Which book defends Paul's authority and status as an apostle?