Salvation and Mission: The Interplay of Faith and Action

Question 1

According to missiologist David Bosch, what is the central purpose of Christian mission?

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To transform individuals and communities in the image of Christ by restoring their relationship with God.

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To proclaim the gospel and call people to faith

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To establish and grow the Church

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To promote social justice and environmental sustainability

Question 2

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a missional church?

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It seeks to embody God's love and compassion for the surrounding community

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It emphasizes evangelism exclusively over social action

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It focuses solely on its own growth and internal affairs

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It downplays the importance of worship and spirituality

Question 3

How does the concept of salvation relate to the mission of the Church?

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Salvation is a dynamic process of restoration that empowers and compels the Church's mission

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Salvation is a passive state of grace that does not affect the Church's mission

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Salvation is only for individuals, not for communities

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Salvation is ultimately irrelevant to the Church's work in the world

Question 4

Which of the following is a missiological approach that emphasizes the empowerment of the local church?

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Empowerment mission

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Contextualization

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Indigenization

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Church planting as an expression of new church formation

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a transformative aspect of the gospel?

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Moral perfection: achieving a state of sinlessness.

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Sanctification: the process of being made more like Christ in character and conduct.

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Reconciliation: restoring relationship with God and others.

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Justification: being declared righteous before God.

Question 6

According to the missiological concept of 'incarnational witness', what is the primary means of sharing the gospel?

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Living out the Christian faith in daily life: embodying Christian values in all aspects of life.

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Preaching sermons: delivering a formal religious discourse.

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Establishing social action programs: organizing activities aimed at improving social conditions.

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Distributing religious literature: distributing printed or digital materials containing religious content.

Question 7

Compare and contrast the missiological perspectives of Karl Barth and Lesslie Newbigin, highlighting the key distinctive features of each approach.

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Barth's perspective emphasized mission as a divine imperative, while Newbigin focused on mission's incarnational nature.

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Both Barth and Newbigin emphasized evangelism as the central missional strategy.

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Newbigin prioritized social justice as the primary missional focus, while Barth emphasized spiritual transformation.

Question 8

In the missio Dei perspective, who is understood to be the primary initiator and agent of mission?

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God

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The Holy Spirit

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The Church

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Individual Christians

Question 9

Which dimension is NOT typically included in the biblical understanding of Shalom?

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Prosperity

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Wholeness

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Justice

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Peace

Question 10

How should Christians approach different cultures in their missional endeavors?

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With respect and a desire to engage

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With disregard, considering them irrelevant

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With rejection, viewing them as sinful

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With a goal to adapt them to fit Christian norms

Question 11

What is the central purpose of evangelism within the broader context of Christian mission?

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To lead individuals to faith in Christ

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To facilitate societal transformation

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To empower the marginalized

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To strengthen the Church

Question 12

Which biblical passage explicitly mandates the connection between salvation and mission?

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Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)

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Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

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Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)

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Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)

Question 13

According to missiologist David Bosch, which of the following is NOT a key dimension of mission?

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Establishing economic dominance

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Proclaiming the gospel

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Transforming social structures

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Caring for the poor and marginalized

Question 14

How does the concept of the imago Dei influence mission?

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Emphasizing the inherent dignity and value of all humans, regardless of their religious beliefs

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Justifying the imposition of one culture's values onto another

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Suggesting that evangelism is more important than social justice

Question 15

What is a crucial element of effective mission communication?

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Understanding and respecting the cultural context of the audience

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Promoting Western ideals as superior

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Focusing solely on numerical growth

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Using highly technical language

Question 16

According to liberation theology, what is the primary goal of mission?

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Liberating people from oppressive structures and promoting justice

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Converting people to a specific religious denomination

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Promoting individual salvation without addressing social issues

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Establishing religious institutions in every region

Question 17

How can the church engage in mission through advocacy?

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Speaking out against injustice and advocating for social change

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Printing and distributing religious materials

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Organizing large-scale evangelistic events

Question 18

What is the primary role of the Holy Spirit in relation to mission?

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Empowering and guiding believers in their missional endeavors

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Providing material wealth and financial resources

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Determining who will ultimately be saved

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Performing extraordinary miracles

Question 19

How does the gospel transform individuals for mission?

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Creates new life in believers, empowering them to serve others and share their faith

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Promises material prosperity and worldly success

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Grants them supernatural abilities and powers

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a biblical basis for the connection between salvation and mission?

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Salvation is a prerequisite for mission.

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Salvation is the goal of mission.

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Mission is the evidence of salvation.

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Salvation and mission are inseparable.

Question 21

How does the gospel transform individuals for mission?

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By empowering them with the Holy Spirit.

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By giving them a sense of superiority.

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By providing them with financial resources.

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By increasing their knowledge of Scripture.

Question 22

Which of the following is a key component of a missional church?

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A focus on outreach and evangelism.

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A separation from the secular world.

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A strong emphasis on doctrine.

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A large and impressive building.

Question 23

Which of the following is a biblical principle for cross-cultural mission?

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Respect for local cultures.

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Condemnation of local customs.

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Cultural imperialism.

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Isolation from the host culture.

Question 24

How does the doctrine of the Trinity impact our understanding of mission?

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It reveals the relational nature of God and our mission.

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It justifies the use of coercion in mission.

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It implies that mission is only for the Father.