Session 18: A Whole New Way of Thinking and Living
Preparation Resources
1) Primary text: Ephesians 2:8-10
2) Extended text (optional): All of Ephesians, Romans 12
3) Paul, A Biography reading (optional): Chapter 15
4) Tim Keller sermons
Discussion Topics
1) What does Paul want the Christian community to be known for? What is the balance he wants them to strike?
2) NT Wright says that Paul, and Christianity in general, challenges us to a whole new way of thinking and living or a whole new way of being human. How do you understand what that means?
3) Prof. Wright highlights the idea that the church is the new temple. How does he see that playing out in life of the local church?
4) What does Prof. Wright say is the role of suffering in the life of the believer? Why do believers suffer?
5) What new insights about Paul have you gotten during our 18 weeks together? What has surprised you?
Session Notes
1) Primary text: Ephesians 2:8-10
2) Extended text (optional): All of Ephesians, Romans 12
3) Paul, A Biography reading (optional): Chapter 15
4) Tim Keller sermons
- Alive with Christ (Ephesians 2)
- A New Humanity (Ephesians 2)
- Everyone with a Gift (Romans 12)
Discussion Topics
1) What does Paul want the Christian community to be known for? What is the balance he wants them to strike?
2) NT Wright says that Paul, and Christianity in general, challenges us to a whole new way of thinking and living or a whole new way of being human. How do you understand what that means?
3) Prof. Wright highlights the idea that the church is the new temple. How does he see that playing out in life of the local church?
4) What does Prof. Wright say is the role of suffering in the life of the believer? Why do believers suffer?
5) What new insights about Paul have you gotten during our 18 weeks together? What has surprised you?
Session Notes