The Church Bible Bowl 2014 - West Side Church of Christ

1 Southwest Virginia Bible Bowl 2014 . The Church ** All questions and answers taken from the King James Version. Section 1: The Church in Prophecy 1. How did God reveal to Daniel the contents 1. In a night vision (Daniel 2:19). and interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream? 2. According to Daniel, to whom do wisdom and 2. God (Daniel 2:20). might belong? 3. Why did Nebuchadnezzar have his dreams 3. The God of heaven revealed to him and visions? what was to happen to him in the latter days (Daniel 2:28). 4. Describe the terrible image Nebuchadnezzar 4. It had a head of fine gold, a breast saw in his dream. and arms of silver, belly and thighs of brass, legs of iron and feet which were part iron and part clay (Daniel 2:31-33).

2 5. What broke the image in Nebuchadnezzar's 5. A stone that was not cut with hands dream? (Daniel 2:34). 6. What happened to the stone made without 6. It became a great mountain and hands after it broke the image to dust? filled the whole earth (Daniel 2:35). 7. Who was represented by the head of gold in 7. Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2:38). Nebuchadnezzar's dream? 8. How many kingdoms were to follow Nebuchad- 8. Three (Daniel 2:39-40). nezzar's? 9. What did the feet of clay and iron represent in 9. The divided fourth kingdom which Nebuchadnezzar's dream? was partly strong and partly broken (Daniel 2:42). 10. Quote Daniel 2:44. 10. And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a king- dom, which shall never be des- troyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

3 11. What was the result of Daniel's telling 11. Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged Nebuchadnezzar his dream and inter- Daniel's God as the God over all preting it? gods and promoted Daniel as ruler over all Babylon and chief governor of the wise men (Daniel 2:46-48). 12. What is the "kingdom which shall never be 12. The Church (Colossians 1:18;. destroyed"? (Dan. 2:44) Ephesians 1:22-23). Southwest VA Bible Bowl 2014 Page 2. 13. To whom was given "dominion and glory and 13. The Son of man (Daniel 7:13-14). a kingdom that all people and nations should serve him"? 14. What did the four beasts of Daniel 7 represent? 14. Four kings which shall rise out of the earth (Daniel 7:17). 15. What was to happen to the fourth kingdom which 15. The saints possessed the kingdom was different from the others and fought against and they served the Most High for- the saints of the Most High?

4 Ever (Daniel 7:24-27). 16. What verses in Joel are a prophecy about the 16. Joel 2:28-32. Church ? 17. When was Joel's prophecy regarding the Church 17. On the first Pentecost after the fulfilled? resurrection of Jesus (Acts 2:16-22). 18. How did Isaiah describe Christ ? 18. A foundation stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation (Isaiah 28:16). 19. Where did Isaiah prophesy the coming of the 19. Isaiah 60:3. Gentiles into the Church ? 20. Quote Matthew 16:18-19 20. "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church ; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of hea- ven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

5 21. Name the six parables in Matthew 13 which Jesus 21. The tares, the mustard seed, leaven, used to teach about the kingdom. a hidden treasure, a merchant seeking goodly pearls, a fishing net 22. In the parable of the wheat and the tares, who is 22. The Son of man (Matthew 13:37). represented by the sower of the good seed? 23. In the parable of the wheat and the tares, who are 23. The children of the kingdom and the the good seed and the tares (weeds)? children of the wicked one (Matthew 13:38). 24. What lesson is to be learned from the parable 24. Though the kingdom began very small, of the mustard seed? it will grow large according to God's plan. 25. What two parables in Matthew 13 discuss the 25. The parable of the mustard seed and growth of the Church /kingdom?

6 The leaven (Verses 31-33). 26. What is the pearl of great price in the parable of 26. Wisdom and knowledge of the gospel the merchant seeking pearls? Christ (Proverbs 2:4; Philippians 3:8). 27. What is special about the comparison of the 27. It gathered every kind of fish as all na- kingdom to a net in Matthew 13? tions would be gathered into the Church (Verses 47-50). SW Virginia Bible Bowl 2014 page 3. 28. Where in Jeremiah do we find a prophecy of the 28. Jeremiah 31:31-34. Law of Christ and the house of Israel? 29. Quote Isaiah 2:2-3. 29. And it shall come to pass in the last days that the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

7 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. 30. How do we know the Church /kingdom was not in 30. Jesus preached, "The kingdom is at existence during the early ministry of Jesus? hand" in Mark 1:15, and He said, I will build my Church " in Matthew 16:18. 31. Which Old Testament prophets prophesied the 31. Isaiah (2:2-3) and Zechariah (1:16). Church would be built in Jerusalem? 32. How many churches did Jesus promise to build? 32. One (Matthew 16:18). Section II: The Church Begins 33. Where were the apostles gathered on the first day 33.

8 In Jerusalem (Acts 1:12). of Pentecost after Jesus' resurrection? 34. How did the Holy Spirit manifest (show) its presence 34. They heard a sound like a mighty rush- on the apostles? ing wind and cloven tongues like fire sat on each of them (Acts 2:2-3). 35. Who was in Jerusalem on the first Pentecost after 35. Devout men of every nation (Acts 2:5). the resurrection of Jesus? 36. At what time of day did Peter and the eleven begin to 36. The third hour (about 9am) (Acts speak to the Pentecost crowd? 2:14-15). 37. Who did Peter say was "a man approved of God, 37. Jesus of Nazareth (Acts 2:22). among you by miracles and wonders and signs"? 38. Who prophesied that Christ would be raised to 38. David (Acts 2:30; Psalm 110:1). sit on his throne?

9 39. Who has God made both Lord and Christ ? 39. The same Jesus the men of Israel had crucified, and He had raised from the dead (Acts 2:36). 40. Quote Acts 2:38. 40. Then Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Southwest VA Bible Bowl 2014 Page 4. 41. How are people added to the Church ? 41. The Lord adds them that are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38, 41, 47). 42. On the day of Pentecost, how many "gladly re- 42. About 3,000 souls (Acts 2:41). ceived" the apostles' words and were baptized? 43. What three things does the first Pentecost after 43. The Christian age/new testament the resurrection mark the beginning of?

10 (Hebrews 9:15-17), gospel preaching (Acts 2:22-36), the Church (Acts 2:47). 44. Who is the source of authority and law in the Church ? 44. God speaking through Christ (John 1:17; 5:26-27). 45. What confirmed the preaching of the apostles? 45. signs, wonders, miracles (Hebrews 2:4). 46. What is the meaning of the term " Church "? 46. The called out 47. In what two senses is the term " Church " used in the 47. Universally as in Matthew 16:18 and as New Testament? a local congregation in I Corinthians 1:2. 48. How are people "called out" into the Church ? 48. By the gospel (II Thessalonians 2:13-14). 49. Name AND give scripture references for three other 49. Household of God/Ephesians 2:19;. names/designations of the Church . Church of the firstborn/Hebrews 12:23.