Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Chapter 7 Reflection Questions

1. What can the gospel do, according to Romans 1:16?
The gospel is God's power to save anyone who believes it. In our unrighteousness as humans, we suppress the truth which puts us under God's wrath. The gospel turns His wrath away from us.

2. What are the four elements of the gospel message according to 1 Corinthians 15:1-5?
-Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures
-He was buried
-He was raised on the third day according to the scriptures
-he appeared to James, and then all the apostles

3. How are Christians to fight in defense of the gospel according to 2 Corinthians 10:3-5?
We are to take "captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. We are also to destroy every argument and lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God.