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Part 2. Why in Luke’s Gospel, has 4:16-21, for all practical purposes replaced Matthew’s Great Commission? Bosch 84, 89-91, 98-101. In Luke’s Gospel, how does Jesus approach the rich? Bosch 99-104 And what is the meaning of salvation? Bosch 107.
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Why in Luke’s Gospel, has 4:16-21, for all practical purposes replaced Matthew’s Great Commission? Bosch 84, 89-91, 98-101
In Luke’s Gospel, how does Jesus approach the rich? Bosch 99-104And what is the meaning of salvation? Bosch 107
Why is Luke known as the “theologian of the Holy Spirit”? Bosch 113What role does the Holy Spirit play in mission? Bosch 113-115
Bosch states: “The gift of the Spirit is the gift of becoming involved in mission, for mission is the direct consequence of the outpouring of the Spirit.” Bosch 114Do you agree? Why or why not?
What is “conversion”?How does this affect a believer’s behaviors that distinguish her/him from “outsiders” while at the same time stressing her/his obligation to those “outsiders”? Bosch 117
The church is linked to the apostles: • It is founded on the “teachings of the apostles.” • It is comprised of believers who, like the apostles, are sent into the world as witnesses. Bosch 120
For Paul, the Christ event signifies the inauguration and anticipation of the coming triumph of God. Bosch 143-145How does the tension of the “already” and “not yet” regarding the kingdom of God play out in the mission and life of the church?
How does Paul’s apocalyptic understanding of mission relate to ethics? Bosch 149-151To Christian behaviors?To Christians demonstrating the values of the reign of God in their daily lives? Paul by Rembrandt
Paul regards the church as: • Constituting “pockets” of an alternative lifestyle that penetrates the mores of society around it. Bosch 153, 168, 177 • Carrying with it important seeds of revolution for the structures of society. • Constituting a community of hope which groans and labors for the redemption of the entire world, and not withdrawing into a sequestered cloister. Bosch 153, 169, 176
Church & Society/culture • Church separates from society/ culture. • Church conforms to society/culture. • Church engages with society/culture critically.