PCA BCO Questions with 100% Correct
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Principle part
Form of Government (1-26)
The Rules of Discipline (27-46)
The directory for the worship of God (47-63)
Optional Forms for particular Situations
Who is the head of the Church
Christ
How does he exercise his authority?
Through His Word and Spirit by the ministry of men; thus mediately exercising His own
authority and enforcing His own laws, unto the edification and establishment of His
Kingdom.
List at least the 8 principles of Presbyterian church government
1 God alone is Lord of the conscience
2 Every Christian church is entitled to declare the terms of admission into communion and
qualifications of ministers and members
3 Christ has appointed offices not only for preaching and sacraments, but also discipline.
4 Godliness if founded on truth. A test of truth is its power to promote holiness according to
our Saviour's rule
5 Those admitted as teachers are to be examined to make sure they are sound in faith and of
good character
6 The power to elect persons to exercise authority resides in the society
,7 All church power is ministerial and declarative since the scriptures are the only rule of faith
and practice.
8 Ecclesiastical discipline is purely spiritual without civil effects and not by force.
Can the church "bind" men's consciences?
Not beyond what scriptures demands because Scripture alone is the only rule of faith and
practice.
What is the constitution of the PCA?
The WCF, WSC, WLC, and BCO (form of government, rules of discipline, and Directory for
worship) in subordination to the OT and NT.
What is the visible church? Who are its members?
it is all those who make profession of their faith in the Lord JC together with their children.
What is the power of the church?
The power of the church is spiritual either exercised severally in the preaching of the gospel,
reproving, visiting the sick, comforting, or jointly in the courts of the church.
How does it differ from the state?
It is spiritual and does not exercise force. It is determined by scripture while the state must be
determined by human reason (3-4) and the course of providential events.
What is a particular church?
A particular church is a number of professing Christians w/ their children associated for
worship and godly living agreeable to the scriptures and submitting to the lawful government
of Christ's kingdom.
What is a mission church?
, Same as above, but with no permanent governing body.
What two kinds of members does the church have?
1 Children of believers are non-communing members. They have a right to watchful care,
instruction and government of the church.
2 Communing members who have been admitted by the Session to the Lord's table. They
only are entitled to all the rights and privileges of the church.
What permanent officers has Christ given to his Church?
Elders (ruling and teaching) and deacons.
What are the qualifications of an elder?
Human learning
Blameless in life
Sound in faith
Apt to teach
Sobriety and holiness of life
Rule is own house well
Good report outside the church
What are his duties?
To watch over the flock committed to their charge that no corruption of doctrine or morals
would enter.
Government and discipline
Over not only spiritual interests, but also general interests of the church (i.e. buildings)
Teach
Answers
Principle part
Form of Government (1-26)
The Rules of Discipline (27-46)
The directory for the worship of God (47-63)
Optional Forms for particular Situations
Who is the head of the Church
Christ
How does he exercise his authority?
Through His Word and Spirit by the ministry of men; thus mediately exercising His own
authority and enforcing His own laws, unto the edification and establishment of His
Kingdom.
List at least the 8 principles of Presbyterian church government
1 God alone is Lord of the conscience
2 Every Christian church is entitled to declare the terms of admission into communion and
qualifications of ministers and members
3 Christ has appointed offices not only for preaching and sacraments, but also discipline.
4 Godliness if founded on truth. A test of truth is its power to promote holiness according to
our Saviour's rule
5 Those admitted as teachers are to be examined to make sure they are sound in faith and of
good character
6 The power to elect persons to exercise authority resides in the society
,7 All church power is ministerial and declarative since the scriptures are the only rule of faith
and practice.
8 Ecclesiastical discipline is purely spiritual without civil effects and not by force.
Can the church "bind" men's consciences?
Not beyond what scriptures demands because Scripture alone is the only rule of faith and
practice.
What is the constitution of the PCA?
The WCF, WSC, WLC, and BCO (form of government, rules of discipline, and Directory for
worship) in subordination to the OT and NT.
What is the visible church? Who are its members?
it is all those who make profession of their faith in the Lord JC together with their children.
What is the power of the church?
The power of the church is spiritual either exercised severally in the preaching of the gospel,
reproving, visiting the sick, comforting, or jointly in the courts of the church.
How does it differ from the state?
It is spiritual and does not exercise force. It is determined by scripture while the state must be
determined by human reason (3-4) and the course of providential events.
What is a particular church?
A particular church is a number of professing Christians w/ their children associated for
worship and godly living agreeable to the scriptures and submitting to the lawful government
of Christ's kingdom.
What is a mission church?
, Same as above, but with no permanent governing body.
What two kinds of members does the church have?
1 Children of believers are non-communing members. They have a right to watchful care,
instruction and government of the church.
2 Communing members who have been admitted by the Session to the Lord's table. They
only are entitled to all the rights and privileges of the church.
What permanent officers has Christ given to his Church?
Elders (ruling and teaching) and deacons.
What are the qualifications of an elder?
Human learning
Blameless in life
Sound in faith
Apt to teach
Sobriety and holiness of life
Rule is own house well
Good report outside the church
What are his duties?
To watch over the flock committed to their charge that no corruption of doctrine or morals
would enter.
Government and discipline
Over not only spiritual interests, but also general interests of the church (i.e. buildings)
Teach
