The ____ is the only rule for government and discipline in the Church of God.

• A. Old Testament
• B. Bible
• C. New Testament
• D. Church Constitution

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that church governance and discipline are drawn from the New Testament. It provides the directives for how a church should be organized, who can serve as leaders, how those leaders are chosen, and the proper process for addressing sin or disorder within the congregation. The Old Testament contains laws and practices that were specific to Israel under an earlier covenant and isn’t the direct guide for how churches govern themselves today. A Church Constitution or similar human document can outline procedures, but it derives its authority from Scripture and is not the sole standard for how a church should be governed and disciplined. So, in the Church of God, the New Testament is the standard that guides government and discipline.