Archive for the ‘Questions for discussion’ Category

What do you do about different theologies?

Discussion question for December 4, 2020. In the two thousand years since Jesus ascended into heaven there have been multiple versions of theology. How do explain wide discrepancies for explaining a single truth? What attitude should a Christian take about concepts that have split churches and created denominations? What does dispensationalism teach? How do you […]

What role should Christians play in government?

Discussion question for November 20, 2020. Oswald Chambers paraphrases several verses in the Bible when he said “Christians are to be in the world but not of it.” Our republic form of government is predicated on engagement. How much time and effort should we put into politics? Does your answer differ between local, national, and […]

How do you practice the mind of Christ?

Discussion question for November 6, 2020. In 1 Cor. 2:16 we read that “we have the mind of Christ.” What must you do to recognize the mind of Christ? In any given situation, do you feel, think, and want what Christ wants? What happens when you enter into that kind of agreement with Christ? How […]

How do you enter the throne of grace?

Discussion question for October 9, 2020. Hebrews 4:16 says: Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. What do you do spiritually, emotionally, and physically to enter? What tends to shake your confidence, and how do you […]

How do we live in harmony with others?

Discussion question for October 2, 2020. Our culture of the Western, developed world, is moving further from a God-centered, Bible-based society. How can we live in harmony with those who hold dramatically different values? How should we respond to aggressive lifestyles that demand legitimacy, acceptance, and agreement with their point of view? What does the […]

What veil must you remove?

Discussion question for September 25, 2020. Paul described having a veil over ones face and heart that causes them to not understand the truths of God (2 Cor. 3:12-18). What are the most likely culprits in your life that get in your way of seeing God? What might be a veil that distorts your view? […]

How do you hope in the Lord?

Discussion question for September 18, 2020. The current condition of the world is stress and conflict creating fear and anxiety. In the midst of this storm, how can you find hope in the Lord? What are your best secrets to finding inner peace? How can you encourage a fellow Christian to have hope? What challenges […]

What kind of citizen should you be?

Discussion question for September 11, 2020. The culture of any group is established by its members. As a citizen of the world, how should you respond to this present age? As a citizen of the US, how should you respond to the current cultural trends? Should Christians be activists or pacifists? How would God prompt […]

Is God a Socialist?

Discussion question for September 4, 2020. The early church shared all things, having them in common. Does God command us to be socialists? How does God feel about entitlement attitudes and programs? What do you understand about ownership? What did John the Baptists mean in Luke 3:11? How does the Apostle Paul instruct us in […]

How do you return to joy?

Discussion question for August 21, 2020. Life can be hard, and 2020 seems to be a year of disappointments and missed expectations. What kinds of things can steal your joy? When is it appropriate to experience sadness, worry, or other unpleasant emotions? How do you tend to respond to the vagaries of life? What are […]