The Foolish Galations
1. Which would you imagine happens more often (1) shifting from believing in righteousness by works to righteousness by faith or (2) shifting from believing in righteousness by faith to righteousness by works like the Galatians.
2. Can you blame wrong theology on being “bewitched” or having had a spell cast on you, like Paul inquires of the Galatians?
Grounded in Scripture
1. Why do people have trouble accepting justification by faith – free salvation?
2. On what basis should Old Testament scripture be authoritative for Christians?
3. Are some parts of the Bible more inspired than others ?
Reckoned as Righteous
1. Why is Abraham so important as an example for Jews?
2. Is it legal to be considered righteous when in fact you are guilty?
3. Is it easier to give grace or accept it?
The Gospel in the Old Testament
1. Do you think God ever expected humans to live in obedience to the law, or did He understand from the beginning that it would be “impossible” and that therefore they would have to receive salvation by grace?
2. Was Abraham an example of salvation by faith or also of salvation by works?
Redeemed from a Curse
1. How would you feel if you had done something you thought commendable (like trying to obey the rules and also getting others to do the same), and then being condemned for the very thing?
2. Many Christians view Adventists as believing in salvation by works. Is this true? If it is not, on what basis could those Christians be forming their opinion?
