Post by RayW on Apr 2, 2014 15:26:20 GMT -8
Please post your answers to the following questions here:
1. Split into pairs and take time to fill out the “Chart of Importance” in the Workbook. Rate each purpose using ratio of 0–10. Use “10” sparingly, reserved only for those purposes which you believe are most important to the Church. This will be used throughout the group discussion time. (Take no more than ten minutes on this).
2. Share with the group which purposes you rated a “10.” Explain.
3. The Westminster Catechism says that the “chief end of man” is to “glorify God and enjoy him forever.” Webster’s Dictionary defines “glorify” as “to make glorious by bestowing honor, praise, or admiration.” How do you think the Church is to glorify God? Be specific.
4. Webster’s Dictionary defines Hedonism as “the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life.” The Christian hedonistic purpose assumes that God wants man to enjoy life and His creation. It assumes that the greatest joy that a person can have is by worshipping and enjoying God. Psalm 37:4 says “Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Do you believe that there is a hedonistic purpose to man? Explain.
Do you believe that there is a hedonistic purpose to the Church? Explain.
How can local churches help and hinder this purpose?
5. Unbalance seems to be a major hindrance to the church fulfilling all aspects of its purpose. Have you been a part of a church were one of these aspects was elevated to the neglect of the others? Explain giving detailed examples. What was the effect? Discuss.
6. What are some steps that local churches can take to become more balanced in their purposes?
7. How was your thinking challenged the most by the lesson? Explain.
1. Split into pairs and take time to fill out the “Chart of Importance” in the Workbook. Rate each purpose using ratio of 0–10. Use “10” sparingly, reserved only for those purposes which you believe are most important to the Church. This will be used throughout the group discussion time. (Take no more than ten minutes on this).
2. Share with the group which purposes you rated a “10.” Explain.
3. The Westminster Catechism says that the “chief end of man” is to “glorify God and enjoy him forever.” Webster’s Dictionary defines “glorify” as “to make glorious by bestowing honor, praise, or admiration.” How do you think the Church is to glorify God? Be specific.
4. Webster’s Dictionary defines Hedonism as “the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life.” The Christian hedonistic purpose assumes that God wants man to enjoy life and His creation. It assumes that the greatest joy that a person can have is by worshipping and enjoying God. Psalm 37:4 says “Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Do you believe that there is a hedonistic purpose to man? Explain.
Do you believe that there is a hedonistic purpose to the Church? Explain.
How can local churches help and hinder this purpose?
5. Unbalance seems to be a major hindrance to the church fulfilling all aspects of its purpose. Have you been a part of a church were one of these aspects was elevated to the neglect of the others? Explain giving detailed examples. What was the effect? Discuss.
6. What are some steps that local churches can take to become more balanced in their purposes?
7. How was your thinking challenged the most by the lesson? Explain.