Friday, November 9, 2012

Think of the most "Corinthian" television show you know. Then imagine if the lead characters became Christians What problems would they encounter?

Now for the matters you wrote about: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.”
~I Corinthians 7:1
 
The one show that comes to mind is the show "The Real Housewives of (insert major city name)".  If many of the main characters became Christians, they would have to give up much of their wealthy lives.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

How can charismatic leaders avoid attracting attention to themselves rather than to their message?

by being more humble and telling the truth.

How do you react when someone - a parent, teacher, boss, pastor - tries to straighten you out?

I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children.
~I Corinthians 4:14
 
It depends.  I believe most of those kinds of people would be straightening me out because of something that I am not doing right.  It would not be a good thing if they were trying to do so if they didn't like me for some reason.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

These kings demonstrate that one person's faith can affect a great many others. Think of strong leaders you know up close. What makes them effect at motivating and inspiring others?

He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The Lord is with you when you are with him.  If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.
~2 Chronicles 15:2
 
I would say their assertive ness and courage.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Christians in Paul's day hotly debated such issues as eating meat, celebratign holidays, and drinking wine. What issues do Christians debate today? What attitude should we have toward Christians we differ with?

Love must be sincere.  Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
~Romans 12:9
 
For the past seven years, the issue of same-sex marriage has been a very hot topic.  Many churches of many different denominations have left one denomination to be associated with another all because they see the issue as completely unorthodox.  The attitude that we should carry towards Christians that we differ with is one where we can agree to disagree and respect each other's opinions.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Romans 9-11 explains how God worked with people disappointed in him: the Jews. Have you ever been deeply disappointed in God? What does Paul say that might help answer your questions?

I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
~Romans 9:2
 
I can't ever speak of an instance that I have ever been deeply disappointed in God and I am bery glad that I have never felt that way!