H&W Flashcards
1
Q
What is the basis of life?
A
God created everything. People screwed it up. The christian ministry praises us the possibility of salvation.
2
Q
What does Jesus want us to do?
A
Live radically different than before. We must love our neighbor and have faith that God will make history turn out right.
3
Q
What is the social strategy of Christians?
A
Be the church. (be a visible example of a better way to live)
4
Q
How can we be the church?
A
Three different ways:
- Confessing: to be the visible church
- conversationalist: concerned with bringing people to the island
- activists: seeking to improve the society by fully engaging with it (at the risk of compromising your values by accepting their terms)
5
Q
What is the best path to being the church?
A
The confessing church. Christians should engage with society.
6
Q
What is the problem with government?
A
Government uses evil to control evil. Only the church can be nearly wholly good.
