Lesson 8 Flashcards
Why do all humans everywhere want to make a difference in the world?
Image Bearers
How should people come to understand the meaning and purpose of their lives?
Glory –> Kingdom –> Church –> Gospel
What is the Story in the Stories in the Bible?
Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation
What is William Carey, the “Father of the Modern Missionary Movement,” quoted as saying?
Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.
What is God’s primary purpose for humanity and the world today?
That his name would be glorified and worshipped by all nations
John Piper is quoted as saying “You cannot commend what you do not…”
Cherish
What is the primary reason we do not cherish God more?
We cherish idols in our heart instead
What is an idol?
Idolatry is making something or someone other than Jesus our ultimate source of happiness or fulfillment.
How can we cherish God more so we’ll commend him with greater authenticity and power?
Repentance - stop placing our heart affections on idols
Faith - place those affections on Christ
How has God chosen to glorify His name?
Through the coming of His kingdom that causes his will to be done and earth to look like heaven
What are the results of the Fall?
broken relationship with God, self, others, creation
How is the Good News of Jesus Christ the ultimate answer to all the world’s problems?
New standing, heart, relationships, world
What is the ultimate Christian hope?
•God’s purpose is for his name to be glorified by his invisible kingdom being made visible not only in the human heart, but in all spheres of life.
What is the primary way God ordained his Kingdom to come on earth to-day as it is in Heaven?
The Church
The Apostle Paul’s primary ministry goal was not merely to proclaim the gospel to as many people as possible but also to what?
Plant churches in places Christ had not been named
