Genocide, Slavery, & Polygamy
What does "polygamy" mean?
Having more than one spouse at a time
Does Jesus’ instructions for the home and church lift up the status of women or put them down/restrict them?
Lift them up
Who do Christians say Jesus is?
God
Romans 5.8
But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Where is the following passage found?
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6.23
God tells his people to wipe out all of the people who live where?
Canaan
What is the greatest cause that is now associated with women’s rights today?
Abortion
What does "Monotheistic" mean?
The belief that there is only ONE God
Matthew 28.6
He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
Where in the Bible do you find the Ten Commandments?
Exodus 20 & Deuteronomy 5
Does God condone polygamy?
No
If someone wanted to know the Christian perspective on Abortion, what biblical truth would you talk about?
"Sanctity of life"
Genesis 1-2; Psalm 139; Luke 1-2
What are the three monotheistic religions?
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
John 3.16
For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
Where is the following verse found:
All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work
2 Timothy 3.16-17
What is the difference between prescriptive and descriptive texts?
Prescriptive tells us what we OUGHT to do, and descriptive describes what HAPPENED
Name one command that has to do with submission
- People to God
- Wives to own husbands
- People to leadership/authority
- Christians to one another
What is the fastest growing religion in the world?
Islam
Where in the Bible does it say that God made man and woman in his image?
Genesis 1 & 2
Matthew 19.1-6
What does Ephesians 2.8-10 say?
You can paraphrase :)
For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift; not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.
What does Genocide mean?
To wipe out an entire ethnic group of people
What does “Indoctrinate” mean and why is that important to remember with topics like this one?
Accepting a set of beliefs uncritically/without even realizing it oftentimes
What is one difference between Christianity & Islam?
Leader: Jesus vs Muhammad
2.1 billion followers vs. 1.5 billion followers
God created all things but is personal vs. God cannot be known…
Bible is inspired word of God vs. Qu’ran is the word of god revealed only to Muhammad
Jesus is the Savior of the World (contradicts the teachings of Qu’ran)
Salvation is a free gift of God vs. Earned salvation
Women are equal in value vs. Women are inferior to men
What are three things God commands the Israelites to do in Deuteronomy 7.1-6
Completely destroy the people in Canaan
Make no treaty with them
Don’t intermarry with them
Tear down their altars and asherah poles
Burn their idols
Where do you find the following Scripture?
Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Romans 12.1-2