Sin & Temptation Questions – Ch. 2
TOLBC believes that growth in the Christian faith is a life-long endeavor and that one of the places it can happen best is in Sunday School class. Sunday school is important in the spiritual development of Christians. It is the only place in most churches that gives a systematic, comprehensive, complete coverage of the Word of God. Currently we are studying “Sin and Temptation” by John Owen. We invite you to join us.
Chapter 2: The Power of Indwelling Sin: Pages 15-33
- If by chance you meet a non-Christian, perhaps, the Dalia Lama or Mohandas Gandhi, whose life exemplifies great piety, how would you convince him that he is powerless over sin’s power, or better said, that he is a slave to sin? (Please articulate your answer).
- Based on your knowledge of the power of indwelling sin, what would be your counsel to a Christian who is struggling with a destructive addictive behavior?
- A few years ago, the Episcopal Church elected a “practicing gay person” to the position of bishop. Assuming you are a member of this denomination and you have an opportunity to write an article in the monthly edition of the Episcopal Church magazine, how would you, in light of your understanding of the power of indwelling sin, “educate the church” on this regrettable election?
- What is the role of the “conscience” in the life of an unbeliever? Can the conscience enable the unbeliever to effectively resist the power of indwelling sin?
- You have been invited to speak to graduating senior at a Christian high school, and your topic is “Living a Sin Free Life in a Polluted Culture.” With your knowledge of the power of indwelling sin, what principles are you going to give these seniors to help them live a “sin-free life?
