Philosophy of Small Groups
Philosophy of Small GroupsIntroductionThe concept of small groups has become an important topic in church growth discussions over the last number of decades. However, the proper method or philosophy of small group deployment within the local church continues to be...Disciple Making in the Local Church
Disciple Making in the Local ChurchIntroductionThe process of making disciples has varied throughout the centuries from monastic asceticism to liberal antinomianism. Currently, the question of specifically how disciples are made within the context of a postmodern...Spheres and Stages of Discipleship
Spheres and Stages of DiscipleshipIntroductionDiscipleship is not a singular event, but instead, it is a lifelong endeavor. The question of how believers develop into disciples varies among scholars. Without an understanding of the discipleship process, believers may...Christ in Discipleship
Christ in DiscipleshipIntroductionFor almost two millennia, from Augustine to N. T. Wright, scholars and laymen alike have struggled with the nature of Christ’s involvement in the process of Christian discipleship. The question of how Christ is central to...Define and Describe Discipleship
Define and Describe “Discipleship”Synthesize the readings from the Dempsey & Earley and Putman et al. textbooks and give 3 characteristics of a follower of Jesus Christ. Create your own definition of a follower of Jesus; use Scripture to support your...Stages of Discipleship
Stages of DiscipleshipIn your thread, analyze and summarize the 3 stages of discipleship. Give ideas and suggestions for each stage and discuss how you plan to develop and implement those ideas in your church ministry context.ResponseDiscipleship is a process, not an...An Exegesis of Romans 7:7-25
An Exegesis of Romans 7:7-25IntroductionRomans 7:7-25 is one of the most challenging exegetical and theological enigmas in the New Testament. The primary questions pertain to the identification of the “I”, whether the “I” is regenerate, and how...Letters Found in The New Testament
Letters Found in The New TestamentQuestionWhat are the general characteristics of letters as they are found in the New Testament? How important for interpretation are the historical and literary contexts for these documents? Why did first century writers employ the...Acts as Theological History
Acts as Theological HistoryQuestionGive an explanation of the genre of the book of Acts as theological history. What are the implications for this particular genre on the interpretation of the book? How does the reader differentiate between the theology...
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