Exam 4: Sources of Guidance

Why can Christians consider the leadership of the Spirit as final authority for moral decision making? How can the human conscience conflict with that authority?

Consider complex social questions such as euthanasia, abortion, and capital punishment. How can Christian ethics help guide moral decision making in these matters?

The basic function of the church is to __________.

Another function of the church is to prompt believers to __________.

While the Bible is a source of Christian authority, it is not a substitute for __________.

Quakers called the holy spirits insight the __________.

Biblical __________ affirms that the very words of the Bible were given by God to the writers.

The word __________ means "of or belonging to the Lord."

Compare the community and personal aspects of the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Discuss how that leadership addresses both personal concerns and questions of community and fellowship.

Personal decision making is central to all human experiences. Evaluate the concept that "judgment is in the mind of the judge." Are there absolutes when it comes to our personal judgments?