Exam 4: Sources of Guidance

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Compare the role of the church as a community builder with its role in assisting the individual.

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The church plays a significant role as a community builder by providing a space for people to come together, connect, and support one another. It often hosts events, gatherings, and activities that bring people from the community together, fostering a sense of belonging and unity. Through these community-building efforts, the church helps to create a strong support system for its members and the broader community.

On the other hand, the church also plays a crucial role in assisting the individual. It provides spiritual guidance, counseling, and support for individuals facing personal challenges, such as grief, addiction, or mental health issues. The church offers a place for individuals to seek solace, find comfort, and receive guidance in times of need. Additionally, many churches have outreach programs that provide practical assistance, such as food pantries, financial support, and other resources to help individuals in need.

Overall, the church serves as both a community builder and a source of assistance for individuals, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both the collective and the individual members of the community.

Some concept of __________ always existed because it was based on a fellowship of believers.

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The chief function of the Holy Spirit is __________.

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A basic principle of Protestant Christianity is the authority of __________ in matters of faith and practice.

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Christians believe that God is known by what God __________.

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Unlike Scripture, our personal experiences are __________.

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The leadership of the Spirit is not an occasional matter, but is __________.

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Write a description of the role of the Christian church for a person wholly ignorant of the meaning of the word. Explain all of functions of a church and the ways the church interacts with others.

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The conscience is a guide for right and wrong, but it is not always reliable. Evaluate the role of the conscience in assisting Christian ethics in moral decision making.

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Conscience literally means "a thorough __________."

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Personal judgments are made with the use of reason, the prompting of the conscience, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Explain each of these concepts and discuss how each one assists us in making moral decisions.

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The Bible is a source of moral authority for Christians. Discuss the different ways the Bible has been used as authority by ethicists. Do you prefer a literal or figurative use of biblical authority? Explain your reasoning.

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The Greek word koinonia stresses the idea of __________.

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The famous work on the Christian conscience, Conscience and Caring was written by __________.

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One of the problems of Christian ethics is that the conscience can be __________.

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In Christian ethics, faith and __________ combine to help us understand our place in the universe.

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The Christian conscience is liberated by __________.

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Can the Bible be the ultimate authority on moral questions? If not, what other resources can Christians use to assess ethical questions?

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There are both __________ and __________ aspects to the Holy Spirit.

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Paul described the church as "the __________ of Christ."

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