Post by RayW on Nov 30, 2012 8:46:19 GMT -8
Post your answers to these Group Discussion Questions. Comment on each others answers too.
1. It was mentioned in class that the Christian faith is not a virtuous intellectual leap into the dark, believing that trusting God means that you check your brains in at the front door. How was Christian faith defined in the class lecture?
2 Read Isaiah 45:18-22; 46:5-10. Do these passages encourage "blind Faith"? Explain. Pay particular attention to God's rebuke of the Israelites for worshiping other gods. Which took more "blind" faith, to worship a carved idol or to worship a God who predicts the future? What find of faith is God mocking them for having?
3. How does this change your thinking about what it means to have faith? Explain.
4. In the "Who are you and why are you taking this course" section, which of the nine types of people do you identify with most? Explain.
5. How do you think having so many different types of people with different perspectives, backgrounds, traditions, and passions will make this type of study better?
6. Irenic theology was described as theology that is done in a peaceable manner, accurately and humbly representing all views, even if you disagree with them. Polemic theology was described as theology that is done in a warlike manner inside the Church, prophetically speaking against those with whom there is disagreement. Do you thin that Irenic theology is a better starting point for doing theology than Polemic theology? Explain.
7. are there times when polemic confrontation is necessary? Explain. Think of possible times when you have been personally rebuked for something sinful, destructive, or selfish. Did you need someone to peaceably come to represent your side, or did you need someone to give you a stern rebuke?
8. How was your thinking most challenged by the lesson? Explain.
1. It was mentioned in class that the Christian faith is not a virtuous intellectual leap into the dark, believing that trusting God means that you check your brains in at the front door. How was Christian faith defined in the class lecture?
2 Read Isaiah 45:18-22; 46:5-10. Do these passages encourage "blind Faith"? Explain. Pay particular attention to God's rebuke of the Israelites for worshiping other gods. Which took more "blind" faith, to worship a carved idol or to worship a God who predicts the future? What find of faith is God mocking them for having?
3. How does this change your thinking about what it means to have faith? Explain.
4. In the "Who are you and why are you taking this course" section, which of the nine types of people do you identify with most? Explain.
5. How do you think having so many different types of people with different perspectives, backgrounds, traditions, and passions will make this type of study better?
6. Irenic theology was described as theology that is done in a peaceable manner, accurately and humbly representing all views, even if you disagree with them. Polemic theology was described as theology that is done in a warlike manner inside the Church, prophetically speaking against those with whom there is disagreement. Do you thin that Irenic theology is a better starting point for doing theology than Polemic theology? Explain.
7. are there times when polemic confrontation is necessary? Explain. Think of possible times when you have been personally rebuked for something sinful, destructive, or selfish. Did you need someone to peaceably come to represent your side, or did you need someone to give you a stern rebuke?
8. How was your thinking most challenged by the lesson? Explain.
I am here to seek more of the Life that is revealed to us in scripture and be a better informed sharer of that Life with those I meet in my spear of influence. 
To not wait to study God more in depth – but to make this a day to day “call” and realize everything is affected by our theology and it is extremely important to have our theology sound!