Growth of the Church
In this lesson, we will look at the growth of the Church and how Christians tell others about their faith!
Growth of the Church
In this lesson, we will look at the growth of the Church and how Christians tell others about their faith!
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Evangelism and the Great Commission in the local community.
- Overseas Mission and links to the world wide church.
- Specific reference to the world-wide Anglican communion.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which charity helps with drunkenness and anti-social behaviour?
Trussell Trust
Q2.
The Trussell Trust was founded on Christian principles. True or false?
False
Q3.
Many Christians believe they have a duty to help others due to the teachings in the Bible. True or False?
False
Q4.
Which of the versions below is the correct quotation?
'For God liked the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.’ John 3:16
‘For God loved the world so much that he gave his Holy Spirit, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.’ John 3:16
‘For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone may not die but have eternal life.’ John 3:16
Q5.
Which of the versions below is the correct quotation?
‘...whenever you did this for one of the important followers of mine, you did it for me!’ Matt 25:40
‘...whenever you did this for one of the least important of these animals of mine, you did it for me!’ Matt 25:40
‘...whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you were being a nice person!’ Matt 25:40
5 Questions
Q1.
Which keyword below best fits the definition 'spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness'?
Christian
Evangelical
Missionary
Q2.
Which of the options below is NOT a way in which Christians evangelise?
Being open about faith
Inviting people to Church
Running Alpha
Q3.
Which is the best explanation of why many Christians evangelise?
Many Christians don't believe evangelising is important, they just like discussing religion.
Many Christians evangelise because they think the Bible is a really good book. Seriously, it's better than Harry Potter!
Many Christians evangelise because they want everyone to join in with Christmas and Easter to make them more fun.
Q4.
What did the missionary Jackie Pullinger do?
She smuggled Bibles into the Soviet Union
She started Alpha
She started the Worldwide Anglican Communion
Q5.
What is the name for 'someone who has decided to become committed to a religion and change his or her religious faith'?
Christian
Evangelist
Missionary