Chapter 7 Questions (Scott)

1. What does it mean the spiritual life is a “cooperative effort” and what do you believe this
implies?

2. Some denominations believe that the gift of the Holy Spirit can be gained and lost. Can
human‟s affect the work of the Holy Spirit to the point where it can be lost and regained
in one's life?

3. What is the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount as presented by Scott? How does Scott's
understanding contribute to the sanctification process?

Chapter 6 Questions

1. How does the author seek to answer the question, "How should believers live?" (p. 132)

2. According to Scott, what does he define as the GOAL of the Christian Life? Do you agree or disagree and why? (p. 133)

3. After all the good things the author lists in regards to what the Christian life is, why does he land on “the Christian life is a life in tension”? (p. 134)

Chapter 5

1. Reconciliation: Are we reconciled to God, or is God reconciled to us, or both? Explain.
(p111-112)

2. How did Jews and Gentiles differ in their view of salvation? How should a Christian
view salvation? (p103-104)

3. What is “kerugma” and what is it made up of according to Scott? Would you agree or
disagree with his position – justify your answer. (p106)