The Gospel and Its Cultural Impact

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the foundation of Christianity?

The Gospel

What does our faith compel Christians to confront in the culture around us?

Social issues

What is becoming more common for views on social issues to be labeled as?

Insulting

What kind of favor does God show to those who could never deserve it?

Unmerited favor Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense of the gospel when you tell a modern person that there is a God who sustains, owns, defines, rules, and one day will judge him or her?

The offense of the gospel Signup and view all the answers

What do Godless world views leave us with concerning good and evil?

Hopeless subjectivity Signup and view all the answers

What determines rightness and wrongness in today's society?

Social developments Signup and view all the answers

What happens when we constantly quest to satisfy ourselves?

We become a slave to sin Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential threat to God's perfect character?

Forgiveness of sins Signup and view all the answers

What makes Jesus' life truly unique?

He is fully human and fully God Signup and view all the answers

What is the most offensive claim in Christianity?

God is the Creator, Owner, and Judge of every person Signup and view all the answers

What are Christians called to have?

Conviction, compassion, and courage Signup and view all the answers

How are we rich?

Spiritually and materially Signup and view all the answers

How do we compare to others in terms of wealth?

We are incredibly wealthy Signup and view all the answers

How are we to treat our neighbors?

Love them as ourselves Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of the gospel for our lives as Christians?

Work diligently, live simply, give sacrificially, help constructively, and invest eternally Signup and view all the answers

What compels us to work diligently?

A supernatural compulsion Signup and view all the answers

What are the five implications of the gospel?

Work diligently, live simply, give sacrificially, help constructively, and invest eternally Signup and view all the answers

What are three things we can do concerning the Gospel and Poverty?

Pray, participate, and consider Signup and view all the answers

What can we do to pray concerning poverty?

Ask God to intervene on behalf of the poor Signup and view all the answers

What can we do to participate concerning poverty?

Investigate local ministries and make a list of your talents and assets Signup and view all the answers

What can we do to consider concerning poverty?

Consider the needs of others Signup and view all the answers

What poses the most clear and present danger to the most people on a daily basis?

Abortion Signup and view all the answers

How many abortions occur every year worldwide?

42 million Signup and view all the answers

What does the core truth of our faith say concerning who God is, who we are, and what Christ has done?

God is the Creator Signup and view all the answers

What does Psalm 139:13-16 say?

God formed our inward parts Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to give and take life?

God alone Signup and view all the answers

What is the key question concerning the womb?

What is contained in the womb? Signup and view all the answers

What is choosing to terminate innocent life?

Murder Signup and view all the answers

What does Scripture say about the womb?

The womb contains a person being formed in the image of God Signup and view all the answers

Should abortion be permitted in circumstances of down syndrome or other disabilities?

No Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Gospel and Culture

The Gospel is the lifeblood of Christianity and provides the foundation for countering culture.
Christians are compelled to confront social issues in the culture around us, creating confrontation with the culture around and within us.

God's Character

God shows free and unmerited favor to those who could never deserve it.
He is compassionate, patient, and desires all people everywhere to know and enjoy His kindness, mercy, and love.

The Offense of the Gospel

The Gospel is offensive because it claims that there is a God who sustains, owns, defines, rules, and will one day judge each person.
This offends people who do not want to submit to God's authority.

Hopelessness and Morality

Godless worldviews leave us with a hopeless subjectivity concerning good and evil that is wholly dependent on social constructs.
Many people no longer believe certain things to be inherently right or wrong, and instead, believe that rightness and wrongness are determined by social developments around us.

Jesus Christ

Jesus is the only one who is able to reconcile us to God.
He is fully human and fully God, making His death a unique and sufficient sacrifice to satisfy divine justice.

The Most Offensive Claim

The most offensive claim in Christianity is that God is the Creator, Owner, and Judge of every person on the planet.
Every person stands before Him guilty of sin, and the only way to be reconciled to Him is through faith in Jesus, the crucified Savior and risen King.

Christian Living

Christians are called to have conviction, compassion, and courage in their beliefs and actions.
We need to have conviction in our beliefs, show compassion to the lost, and exhibit courage in sharing our faith.

Wealth and Poverty

Christians are called to live simply, recognizing that God gives us more not so that we can have more, but so we can give more.
We need to work diligently, live simply, give sacrificially, help constructively, and invest eternally.

The Gospel and Poverty

The Gospel compels us to work diligently, recognizing that God has designed us to work and that work is a good gift of God's grace.
We need to live simply, recognizing that God gives us more not so that we can have more, but so we can give more.

Abortion

Abortion poses the most clear and present danger to the most people on a daily basis.
The core truth of our faith concerning who God is, who we are, and what Christ has done speaks directly to the issue of abortion.

God's Authority

God alone has the right to determine when someone lives and dies.
Abortion is an assault on God's work in creation and attacks God's relationship with the unborn.

Scripture and Abortion

Scripture is clear that the womb contains a person being formed in the image of God.
Choosing to terminate innocent life is by definition choosing to murder.

Situations and Exceptions

Abortion should not be permitted in circumstances of Down syndrome or other disabilities if we believe that all of God's works are wonderful.
God has a proven track record of working all things, including evil things, for His good purposes, even in situations of rape.

Gospel and Abortion

For those who have had an abortion, God forgives entirely, heals deeply, and restores completely.
We can pray, participate, and proclaim the Gospel to end the injustice of abortion in our country and around the world.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

This quiz explores the intersection of the Gospel and culture, emphasizing how Christians engage with social issues. It discusses God's character, the offense of the Gospel, and the implications of godless worldviews on morality.