Review for Chapter 12

Why are Christians organized?

Why are Christians united?

Describe the organization of Israel.

What is a congregation?

As Christianity spread, what kept them united?

How did the governing body function?

How were the congregations governed locally?

How were the local leaders chosen?

What kind of men were these elders?

Why are the elders called "shepherds"?

What did Christ look for as the last days began?

How did he identify the faithful slave?

What is the responsibility of the faithful slave?

How is the faithful slave rewarded?

Who today fulfill the obligations of the faithful slave?

How can you be a faithful slave?

Describe the various positions of service in the congregation.

Why did Peter have to be corrected?

Why did the governing body give Paul flawed advice?

Why did Paul accept it?

How do elders differ from clergymen?

When leaders fail, should we follow?

What position does a husband hold in the family?

What limits the submission of the wife?

Why should a wife endure an imperfect husband?

What is discipline, and what authority do parents have?