Thursday, 24 August 2017

Lesson 9 (Aug 19-25), Paul's Pastoral Appeal

 The Heart of Paul

  1. What made Paul so passionate about the salvation of people? Are people born with that passion or can it be cultivated?
  2. Is it appropriate for evangelists to become emotionally involved with people?
  3. Do Christians ever achieve Christ being manifest in them, or is it a never-ending process?
The Challenge to Become

  1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having humans as examples to follow?
  2. Is it appropriate for converts to imitate dress and culture of missionaries?
  3. What did Paul mean when he said he wanted his converts to become like him?
I have Become as You Are
  1. How can missionaries who try to become like the natives avoid being seen as a wolf in sheep's clothing?
  2. Why should the Galatians become like Paul if he had become like them?
  3. What aspects of Christianity cannot be compromised?
Then and Now
  1. Does God cause missionaries to suffer so that some people may hear the gospel who otherwise would not? If so, what makes it okay? 
  2. Would it be permissible for God to keep His evangelists in perfect health for the sake of the spread of the gospel?
  3. Is suffering and sickness a sign of sin?
Speaking the Truth
  1. Is it appropriate to conceal our true identity as a church when we begin to reach out to a people?
  2. How much do we wish people to speak the plain truth to us? Is it better to remain silent on some topics?
  3. Is it possible always to maintain such an attitude that it is possible to speak the truth and still not hurt the person?