Sunday, April 26, 2009

Chapter 10 Questions - Scott

1. What are the three different ways the early church has responded to the social order in which it lived?
2. St. Paul said that he became “all things to all men” for the purpose of spreading the Gospel. What are the limits to this approach in being a Christian witness?
3. Regarding the apostles, Scott says “The hostile, negative reaction they experience from society is to be expected.” (P. 267) Question: What kinds of negative reaction do you experience from this current society?
4. Scott states; “The state, on the other hand, does not know of the lordship of Christ but still serves Him unconsciously and against its will.” (P. 287) Question: What action can we take to help change the state for serving Christ and following God's Will?

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Chapter 9 Questions - Scott

1.) How does the church today mimic the church described in the chapter? How does it not?

2.) How do you define "church?"