Book Of Church Order Pca Ordination Exam (6 Of 6)

Front 1

What should happen when a member moves out of the community?

Back 1

That member should transfer his membership to his new church.
-BCO 46-1

Front 2

What should be done when a member neglects the church a year or more?

Back 2

They shall be notified, if possible, both in person and in writing of their covenant obligations and that if they persist they will be removed from the rolls.

Front 3

What is an associate member? (2/2)

Back 3

• A temporary member who is primarily a member of another congregation.
• May not vote or hold office where he is an associative member.
-BCO 46-4

Front 4

What parts of the Directory For Worship have constitutional authority (if any)

Back 4

“… BCO 56 on baptism, 57 on sealing ordinaces, and 58 on the Lord's supper.

Front 5

What rule guides public worship?
What does it command?

Back 5

The Scriptures.
No worshipping of God by images, or in any other way not appointed in His Word
Requires the receiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire all appointed religious worship and ordinances.
(WSC 51,50) "-BCO 47-1

Front 6

What is the purpose of public worship? (3/3)

Back 6

1. To glorify God.
2. Public worship has as its aim the building of Christ 's Church by the perfecting of the saints and the addition to its membership to the glory of God.
3. Christians should learn to serve God all the days of the week and to do all to the glory of God.
(1 Corinthians 10:31). "-BCO47-3

Front 7

-What are the proper elements of worship? (8/8)

Back 7

1. Reading of Scripture
2. Singing of psalms and hymns
3. Prayer
4. Preaching of the Word
5. Presentation of offerings
6. Confession of Faith
7. Observing the Sacraments
8. On Special occasions taking oaths.

Front 8

In brief, how ought we to keep the Lord's Day?

Back 8

By keeping it holy, participating in public and private worship, and resting.

Front 9

Who is responsible for deciding who preaches in a church?

Back 9

The session
-BCO 53-6

Front 10

What vows do parents make at the baptism of their children? (4/4)

Back 10

+Set before him a godly example
+Pray with and for him
+Teach him the doctrines of true religion
+Strive to bring him up in the admonition of the Lord

Front 11

Who admits people to the Lord's Supper?

Back 11

The Session

Front 12

What vows are made in a profession of faith? (3/3)

Back 12

Same vows as those made by communicant members:

+Acknowledgement of sin and need of salvation in Christ
+Endeavor to live as becomes a believer
+Promise to support the church and submit to its authority and discipline