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The Bible section tests knowledge of scripture reading, OT/NT structure, major OT divisions, the Ten Commandments, covenants, and multiple referenced passages. The theology section covers the Westminster Standards (WCF/WLC/WSC), asking for doctrinal definitions and assurance. The government section tests familiarity with the Book of Church Order, including church authority, constitution, church visibility, officers, courts, meetings, discipline goals, and church censures.","Name:    \nThe Book of Church Order (BCO) 24-1 requires that all nominees for church office be examined. Below are listed questions covering three broad areas: 1) Bible, 2) theology, and 3) church government.  \nBible Have you read the entire Bible? YES NO  \n1. How many books are in the Bible?   In the OT?   In the NT?    \n2. What are 5 major sections of the OT (with the number of books in each section)?  \n1)   4)    \n2)   5)    \n3)    \n3. Where in the Bible do you find the Ten Commandments listed?      \n4. List the Ten Commandments (in order) :  \n1)    \n2)    \n3)    \n4)    \n5)    \n6)    \n7)    \n8)    \n9)    \n10)    \n5. List the 7 major covenants in the OT and the book and chapter where they are referenced:  \n1)     5)      \n2)     6)      \n3)     7)      \n4)      \nProvide the book and chapter where you can locate the following:  \n6. God's deliverance through the Red Sea.  \n7. The elders of Israel saw God and ate and drank with Him.  \n8. God tells Moses to appoint elders to help him lead the people.  \n9. \"The heavens declare the glory of God. The law of the Lord is perfect. \"  \n10. David's psalm of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba.  \n11. The vision of the valley filled with dry bones.  \n12. The OT text that teaches the concept of justification by faith.  \n13. The Sermon on the Mount.  \n14. The Great Commission.  \n15. \"I am the Resurrection.\"  \n16. \"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. \"  \n17. The appointment of the seven deacons in the early church.  \n18. Nothing \"will be able to separate us from the love of God ...\"  \n19. Paul's teaching on the importance of the Resurrection.  \n20. The fruit of the Spirit.  \n21. The armor of God.  \n22. A text connecting circumcision and baptism.  \n23. The qualifications for elders and deacons.  \n24. Elders praying over and anointing the sick.  \n25. Write out (as best you can remember) John 3:16 .  \nTheology Have you read all of the Westminster Standards (WCF, WLC, WSC)?  \n26. What is man's chief end? (WSC 1)  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nYES NO  \n27. “What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him?” (WSC 2)  \n28. “What do the Scriptures principally teach?”(WSC 3)  \n29. How would you explain the inerrancy of Scripture? (WCF 1.8)  \n30. Who is “the supreme judge by which all controversies of religion are to be determined”? (WCF 1.10)  \n31. “By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are   unto   ; and others   to     .” (WCF 3.3)  \n32. “How does God execute his decrees?”(WSC 8)  \n33. “What is sin?” (WSC 14)  \n34. \"What is justification?\" (WSC 33)  \n35. \"What is sanctification?\" (WSC 35)  \n36.“What offices does Christ execute as our Redeemer?” (WSC 23)  \n37. On what 3 things can a believer be certainly assured that he/she is in a state of grace? (WCF 18.2)  \n38. “What is baptism?” (WSC 94)  \n39. \"What is the Lord's Supper?\" (WSC 96)  \n40. What happens to the soul when a person dies? (WCF 32.1)  \n1) the soul of a believer  \n2) the soul of an unbeliever  \nGovernment Have you read all of the Book of Church Order (BCO)? YES NO  \n41. Who is the Head of the Church? (BCO Preface)  \n42. “All [church power . . . is](church power . . . is) only   and   since the Holy Scriptures are the only rule of faith and practice.” (BCO Preface)  \n43. What is the Constitution of the PCA? (BCO Preface)  \n44. What are the 4 major sections of the Book of Church Order?  \n45. What is the visible church? Who are its members? (BCO 1-3)  \n46. What permanent officers has Christ given to His church? (BCO 7-2)  \n47. What are the courts ofthe church? (BCO 10-2)  \n48. What chapter of the BCO deals with congregational meetings?    \n49. What is the three-fold goal of church discipline? (BCO 27-3)  \n1)  \n2)  \n3)  \n50. List and define church censures. 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