Church and State
- Why do we have governments? Can we live without governments? How did God intend for people to be governed?
- How did God address bad governance in the Old Testament? What can be done about evil governments today? Would God support an effort to overthrow an evil ruler? Do other nations have an obligation to control or overthrow evil rulers of another country?
- Why is it important for Christians to be good citizens?
Masters and Slaves
- Why does the Bible not openly condemn slavery? If it had, would Christian nations have eschewed it? Is it okay for a slave to run away from his/her master?
- Should an oppressed person or community bear suffering silently? When should a person or group stand up for their rights?
Wives and Husbands
- Should a wife submit to her husband even if she is right?
- How can a woman win without fighting verbally?
- As head of the house is a man expected to enforce the submission of his wife? If allowed will she get more and more headstrong?
- How does a husband "treat his wife as the weaker partner with respect?" How does that apply in a quarrel between husband and wife?
Social Relationships
- If a customs officer lets a Christian off without enforcing the full duty, should the Christian insist on paying the full amount of customs duty?
- Does the Bible condemn paying bribes or only accepting bribes?
- Why did the apostles not attempt to correct social ills, but counsel Christians to live within the system, even though it was evil?
Christianity and the Social Order
- Why did Peter allow himself to be freed from prison? Is it alright to try to escape from the police or from prison if the arrest is wrongful?
- Up to what point should we obey governments and under what circumstances should we obey God rather than human authorities?
