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The metaphor in 1 Corinthians 3 is individual rather than collective.
The metaphor in 1 Corinthians 3 is individual rather than collective.
False
1 Corinthians 6:19 refers to the corporate body of believers.
1 Corinthians 6:19 refers to the corporate body of believers.
True
Believers are not seen as the building materials in Ephesians 2.
Believers are not seen as the building materials in Ephesians 2.
False
The temple metaphor in the Bible only refers to individual believers.
The temple metaphor in the Bible only refers to individual believers.
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The universal church is not referred to in the Bible as the temple.
The universal church is not referred to in the Bible as the temple.
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The local church only consists of genuine believers.
The local church only consists of genuine believers.
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The Holy Spirit dwells within both the universal church and the individual believer.
The Holy Spirit dwells within both the universal church and the individual believer.
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Paul of Samosata denied the personality of the Holy Spirit.
Paul of Samosata denied the personality of the Holy Spirit.
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The denial of the deity of the Holy Spirit means the Spirit is seen as a force or power of God.
The denial of the deity of the Holy Spirit means the Spirit is seen as a force or power of God.
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The passage suggests that one can lose the filling of the Holy Spirit.
The passage suggests that one can lose the filling of the Holy Spirit.
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The fruit of the Spirit is the clearest evidence of Spirit-filling in a believer's life.
The fruit of the Spirit is the clearest evidence of Spirit-filling in a believer's life.
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A Spirit-filled person would always claim to be Spirit-filled and proud of their achievements.
A Spirit-filled person would always claim to be Spirit-filled and proud of their achievements.
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One way to determine if someone is Spirit-filled is to evaluate their ability to worship gratefully and have a concern for fellow believers.
One way to determine if someone is Spirit-filled is to evaluate their ability to worship gratefully and have a concern for fellow believers.
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A person who has grown up in a Christian environment and knows the language and actions of a believer is necessarily a genuine believer.
A person who has grown up in a Christian environment and knows the language and actions of a believer is necessarily a genuine believer.
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The Charismatic movement is a dwindling movement with little theological literature.
The Charismatic movement is a dwindling movement with little theological literature.
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The Charismatic movement believes that the works of Jesus are not to be reduplicated in the church today
The Charismatic movement believes that the works of Jesus are not to be reduplicated in the church today
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According to the Charismatic movement, special revelation ceased after the apostolic era
According to the Charismatic movement, special revelation ceased after the apostolic era
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The Charismatic movement focuses on words alone as the kingdom message
The Charismatic movement focuses on words alone as the kingdom message
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The Charismatic movement does not accuse the traditional church of being weak and failing
The Charismatic movement does not accuse the traditional church of being weak and failing
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The Charismatic movement believes that Jesus' immutability is not related to his ability to perform works today
The Charismatic movement believes that Jesus' immutability is not related to his ability to perform works today
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The people's response to Elijah's message was permanent and they all stood by him.
The people's response to Elijah's message was permanent and they all stood by him.
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The preaching style of Krif LaDolla and his wife involves a thorough, in-depth analysis of scripture.
The preaching style of Krif LaDolla and his wife involves a thorough, in-depth analysis of scripture.
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The main element in the teaching of Krif LaDolla and his wife is the restoration of the apostles and prophets to the church today.
The main element in the teaching of Krif LaDolla and his wife is the restoration of the apostles and prophets to the church today.
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Krif LaDolla and his wife interpret scripture by taking verses out of context and using them to deceive others.
Krif LaDolla and his wife interpret scripture by taking verses out of context and using them to deceive others.
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The presentation of Krif LaDolla and his wife is disorganized and difficult to follow.
The presentation of Krif LaDolla and his wife is disorganized and difficult to follow.
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According to Ephesians 2 and 3, apostles and prophets were at the top of the foundation.
According to Ephesians 2 and 3, apostles and prophets were at the top of the foundation.
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The church is considered the final roof in the restoration age.
The church is considered the final roof in the restoration age.
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The biblical truths that have been dormant for a long time will be unlocked by the ministry of a specific individual.
The biblical truths that have been dormant for a long time will be unlocked by the ministry of a specific individual.
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The motivation behind the desire for experiences is solely based on Scripture.
The motivation behind the desire for experiences is solely based on Scripture.
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The Bible is sufficient for teaching on the structure and mission of the church.
The Bible is sufficient for teaching on the structure and mission of the church.
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The New Testament is considered an open canon of scripture.
The New Testament is considered an open canon of scripture.
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According to Ephesians 4:11, a triumphant church must have all five gifts: pastors, teachers, evangelists, prophets, and apostles.
According to Ephesians 4:11, a triumphant church must have all five gifts: pastors, teachers, evangelists, prophets, and apostles.
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The five-fold ministry is necessary for a church to be impacting and triumphant.
The five-fold ministry is necessary for a church to be impacting and triumphant.
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Acts 3:21 suggests that Christ is being held back from returning because of the church's lack of effective ministry.
Acts 3:21 suggests that Christ is being held back from returning because of the church's lack of effective ministry.
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Restorationism and triumphalism are related to the idea that the church must win the world for Christ before He can return.
Restorationism and triumphalism are related to the idea that the church must win the world for Christ before He can return.
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In Charismatic theology, the voice of God speak directly to every believer.
In Charismatic theology, the voice of God speak directly to every believer.
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Some Christians claim to receive revelatory interpretation from God to strengthen the authority of their message.
Some Christians claim to receive revelatory interpretation from God to strengthen the authority of their message.
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Revelatory interpretation can lead to unorthodox and unconventional interpretations of scripture.
Revelatory interpretation can lead to unorthodox and unconventional interpretations of scripture.
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The idea that God speaks directly to believers is a recent development in Christian theology.
The idea that God speaks directly to believers is a recent development in Christian theology.
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The author of the passage is skeptical of claims of direct revelation from God.
The author of the passage is skeptical of claims of direct revelation from God.
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Study Notes
The Temple Metaphor
- The community of believers is the temple (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
- God dwells in them corporately among them
- Warning on corrupting the body of believers with false, divisive doctrine
Individual and Corporate Indwelling
- 1 Corinthians 6:19: stress on individual indwelling, with an underlying sense of community
- 2 Corinthians 6:16: collective statement pointing to corporateness
- Individual believers are seen as the building materials (Ephesians 2)
- They form one new body, one new man, God's household, the whole building, and the temple (Ephesians 2)
- The temple metaphor refers to the universal church (from Pentecost to the rapture)
The Three Concentric Circles
- The universal church (the body of believers from Pentecost to the rapture)
- The local church (the gathering of believers in a specific location)
- The individual believer (with the abiding presence of the Spirit within)
The Indwelling of the Spirit
- The Holy Spirit dwells in the universal church, the local church, and the individual believer
- The Spirit is the helper for life and service
- Yielding, confessing, depending, and absorbing are key aspects of the Spirit-filled life
- The Spirit occupies the body, and believers must attend to its condition, location, and occupation
Knowing You are Spirit-Filled
- Comparing oneself to scripture (Galatians 5; 2 Peter 1)
- Evidence of Spirit-filling: the presence of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer
- Humility is a key aspect of Godliness
The Charismatic Movement
- A burgeoning movement, especially in the last ten years
- Breaks from evangelicalism in many respects
- Four key questions:
- Are the works of Jesus to be reduplicated in the church today?
- Are apostles and prophets being restored to the church today?
- Is special revelation still taking place today?
- Must we enjoy health and wealth today?
- Accusation against the church: weakness and failure due to disobedience and incrustation with relic and ritual
- Restorationism: the idea that the church is being restored to its original power and glory
- The gifts of the Spirit: either continued or restored, but not ceased
- Jesus' immutability: if he performed works yesterday, he will perform works today
- The working model: Elijah and Baal (1 Kings 18)
Critique of the Charismatic Movement
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Selection of the model of Elijah and Baal: ignoring the context of the story
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Hermeneutic: stringing verses together to make a point
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Deception: using verses out of context to deceive the flock
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Restorationism: apostles and prophets being restored to the church today
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The main element: restorationism
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The foundation: apostles and prophets (Ephesians 2 and 3)
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The current charismatic theology: cannot respond to the foundation of the church
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Anointed of God: the man with the apostolic ministry will unlock biblical truths that have been dormant for a long time### Understanding Scripture and Revelation
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The Old Testament is considered complete, while the New Testament is still open to ongoing revelation, which is a key concept in certain Christian circles.
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This ongoing revelation is seen as dynamic and not yet solely based on scripture (solo scriptura).
The Five-Fold Ministry
- Ephesians 4:11 is cited as a model for effective ministry, which requires the presence of five gifts: pastors, teachers, evangelists, prophets, and apostles.
- This concept is used to argue that a church needs all five gifts to be triumphant and impactful.
Restorationism and Triumphalism
- Acts 3:21 is referenced, which is interpreted to mean that Christ's return is dependent on the church's ability to win the world for Christ and establish a triumphant church.
- This perspective asserts that the lack of effective ministry is holding Christ back from returning and setting up his kingdom.
Special Revelation
- In this context, special revelation refers to God speaking directly to believers, bypassing scripture.
- This perspective asserts that God speaks to individuals, providing them with personal revelations and interpretations.
- This concept is seen as distinct from reading and applying scripture, where an individual may say "God spoke to me" when they mean that scripture dealt with their heart and life.
Revelatory Interpretation
- In this context, revelatory interpretation involves pastors, teachers, and preachers receiving direct revelation from God to strengthen their message.
- This approach can lead to novel and unconventional interpretations of scripture, which may not be supported by the original text.
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This quiz explores the use of corporate metaphors in biblical passages, such as 1 Corinthians 3, and their implications for understanding community and identity.
