Category: Theology

How are evil actions presented? Is evil shown in a way that disgusts the reader? Or is it made attractive to the reader? Are the consequences of evil actions shown to be what the Bible says they will be?

Book Report The Gift and Calling of God

How are evil actions presented? Is evil shown in a way that disgusts the reader? Or is it made attractive to the reader? Are the consequences of evil actions shown to be what the Bible says they will be?

What challenges have divided people within the ministry/organization:Discuss?

Assignment 6c: Unity Paper

Write a minimum 1500-word response paper critiquing the unity within your own ministry/organization. Within the paper be sure to include the following:

What challenges have divided people within the ministry/organization:Discuss?

Utilize and cite this or any other previous module readings.
Include a praise, a rebuke, and a challenge. In these three areas share why you are giving the praise, why you are giving the rebuke and why the challenge.
Offer steps that you believe should be taken in the ministry/organization to achieve unity and why these steps are important to take.
This paper must be in Turabian format;refer to the SSM Style Guide.

What were the circumstances surrounding your conversation with the unbelieving person when you presented the gospel? How did you begin the gospel conversation?

Witnessing Report: Person C

What were the circumstances surrounding your conversation with the unbelieving person when you presented the gospel?

For example, where were you/what were you doing/what was going on when you began your conversation with the unbeliever?

How did you begin the gospel conversation?

To the best of your knowledge, what is the cultural background of the person you shared with? ex: religious background, cultural perspective, church experience.

Were you able to adapt your conversation or presentation of the gospel to the person’s cultural background? If so, how?

What was the reaction (questions/comments/statements) of the unbeliever?

For example, was he/she hostile, penitent, curious, confused, etc.? Explain, offer examples, paraphrased quotes, etc…

What did you do/say to the person in light of the person’s reaction to your presentation of the Gospel?

For example, if his/her reaction was to accept Christ, what did you say to them – did you pray with them, etc.?

If his/her reaction was not to accept Christ at this time, what did you say to them – did you ask if you could pray for them?

Did you ask them if it was ok if you could pray for them this week that they will sincerely think about what was said in this conversation?

Did you rehearse some important points made during the conversation so that it would “stick” with them after you parted ways? Explain.

 

What does this demand of the reader? What kinds of information are we meant to have in mind (or be willing to track down)? What kinds of expectations and worldviews does Mark presuppose or aim to nurture?

Mark 14:1-11

What does this demand of the reader? What kinds of information are we meant to have in mind (or be willing to track down)? What kinds of expectations and worldviews does Mark presuppose or aim to nurture? What nuances stand out now(e.g., Is Mark avoiding a presentation of Jesus as a Davidic king?), and how will these be developed or deepened?

marked by compassion (e.g., 1:23–44) as well as judgment (e.g., the criticism of the Pharisees in 2:23–3:6). How does Mark think that a person prepares the way of
the Lord?

How have you seen—or can you imagine—a church today cultivating this sense of living in the new age?

There is an implicit Trinitarian theology here, though it would likely miss the aim of the narrative to linger on it. Even so, What other aspects of God’s character do you see? How do we appreciate this complexity?

How can a man like Bob conquer the fear of rejection? How can a man like Bob ever succeed with evangelism?

Discussion: Incarnational Apologetics

How can a man like Bob conquer the fear of rejection? How can a man like Bob ever succeed with evangelism?
Just what is successful evangelism? For one thing, it is not a contest. As we’ve discussed, success is sharing your faith and living your life for Jesus Christ. It has nothing whatsoever to do with bringing anyone to the Lord.

What is the difference between the culture of a particular church and a church that reflects the culture in which it lives? Does a church need to change its culture to reach the lost?

Assignment 4b: Church Culture Discussion

We are often unaware of what we communicate organizationally. We could have the best intentions, solid theology, and a great plan, yet miss the mark. In your readings, you will look at values and the impact they have organizationally. As you read, reflect on your ministry’s/organization’s values. Are those values expressed explicitly within the ministry or organization?

Questions
What is the difference between the culture of a particular church and a church that reflects the culture in which it lives?
Does a church need to change its culture to reach the lost?
What, if any, are the theological implications of making that change?

What is the difference between talents, gifts, and skills?What are some of the features of a skills development program?

Discussion

What does a skills development approach to preaching improvement mean?

What are some of the features of a skills development program?

What is the difference between talents, gifts, and skills?

According to the author, what is the greatest fault of poor preaching?

What are the marks of expository preaching?

What are the author’s assumptions about your potential for preaching?

Discuss in 300 words which of the 11 character studies from this week’s Howell readings (OT Leaders) do you relate most in regard to your own leadership path? How do you most imitate the character, and what do you add to your life to emulate this person.

Discussion Old Testament Leaders

Discuss in 300 words which of the 11 character studies from this week’s Howell readings (OT Leaders) do you relate most in regard to your own leadership path? How do you most imitate the character, and what do you add to your life to emulate this person.

Your quotations should comprise no more than 10% of the total word count.