University GLST 200 Quiz 5
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I. The Church's Role in Global Engagement
• The Nature and Mission of the Church:
o Biblical foundations of the Church (e.g., body of Christ, dwelling of the Holy Spirit, chosen
people).
o The universal and local church.
o The missio Dei (Mission of God) and how the Church participates in it.
o The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8) as the Church's primary mandate for
global engagement.
o The role of evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual formation within the Church's mission.
• The Church as a Global Agent:
o The Church's unique position and responsibility in addressing global issues.
o Distinction between the Church as an institution and individual believers as agents of change.
o The Church's historical impact on society and culture (e.g., education, healthcare, social reform).
o Challenges and opportunities for the Church in a globalized and pluralistic world.
• Local Church and Global Impact:
o Strategies for equipping local church members for global engagement.
o The role of prayer, giving, sending, and going in local church involvement in missions.
o Developing a global mindset within the local congregation.
o Supporting missionaries and indigenous ministries.
II. Evangelism and Discipleship in Cross-Cultural Contexts
• Models of Evangelism:
o Understanding various approaches to sharing the Gospel (e.g., personal evangelism, mass
evangelism, evangelism through social action).
o Contextualization of the Gospel message without compromising biblical truth.
o Addressing the "offense of the Gospel" and cultural barriers to belief.
o The role of storytelling and testimony in cross-cultural evangelism.
• Discipleship Principles:
o Defining biblical discipleship and its goals.
o The process of spiritual growth and transformation.
o Components of effective discipleship (e.g., Bible study, prayer, fellowship, accountability,
service).
o Challenges and best practices in discipling new believers in diverse cultural settings.
o The importance of indigenous leadership development in discipling movements.
• Church Planting and Indigenous Movements:
o Strategies for planting new churches in unreached areas.
o The concept of "movements" in missions (e.g., Church Planting Movements - CPMs).
o Fostering self-governing, self-supporting, and self-propagating churches.
o The role of expatriate missionaries in empowering local believers.
o Challenges of syncretism and maintaining doctrinal purity in new converts.
III. World Religions and the Christian Response
• Understanding Religious Pluralism:
o Defining religious pluralism and its implications for Christian engagement.
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, o The challenge of relativism versus the truth claims of Christianity.
o The importance of respectful engagement while maintaining biblical convictions.
• Major World Religions (focus on common characteristics and Christian engagement strategies):
o Islam:
▪ Core beliefs (e.g., five pillars, Allah, Muhammad, Quran).
▪ Major sects (Sunni, Shia).
▪ Cultural practices and values.
▪ Christian approaches to engaging with Muslims (e.g., showing love, addressing common
ground, clarifying misunderstandings, presenting the Gospel respectfully).
o Hinduism:
▪ Core beliefs (e.g., pantheism/polytheism, karma, reincarnation, moksha, dharma).
▪ Caste system and its societal implications.
▪ Diversity of Hindu practices and deities.
▪ Christian approaches to engaging with Hindus (e.g., understanding worldview,
addressing spiritual needs, demonstrating Christ's love, sharing testimony).
o Buddhism:
▪ Core beliefs (e.g., Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Nirvana, suffering).
▪ Different schools of Buddhism (e.g., Theravada, Mahayana).
▪ Emphasis on meditation and mindfulness.
▪ Christian approaches to engaging with Buddhists (e.g., compassion, addressing suffering,
contrasting spiritual paths, highlighting Christ as the Way).
o Judaism:
▪ Core beliefs (e.g., covenant, Torah, Messiah, monotheism).
▪ Key practices and holidays.
▪ The historical and theological relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
▪ Christian approaches to engaging with Jewish people (e.g., recognizing shared heritage,
understanding theological differences, sharing the Gospel of Christ).
• Christian Apologetics in a Pluralistic Context:
o Defending the Christian faith with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).
o Addressing common objections to Christianity from other worldviews.
o Presenting the uniqueness of Christ and the Gospel message.
o The importance of spiritual warfare in engaging with other religions.
IV. Persecution and Suffering in Global Missions
• The Reality of Persecution:
o Biblical teaching on persecution and suffering for Christ's sake.
o Contemporary examples and statistics of Christian persecution worldwide.
o Forms of persecution (e.g., social ostracism, discrimination, imprisonment, violence,
martyrdom).
o Understanding the "persecuted church" and its resilience.
• Biblical Responses to Persecution:
o Trusting God's sovereignty amidst suffering.
o Praying for persecutors and victims.
o Standing firm in faith and not retaliating.
o The power of forgiveness.
o The testimony of suffering and its impact on evangelism.
• The Global Church's Role in Supporting the Persecuted:
o Advocacy for religious freedom.
o Providing practical and spiritual support to persecuted believers and their families.
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, o Learning from the resilience and faith of the persecuted church.
o Raising awareness and interceding in prayer.
V. Holistic Ministry and Social Action
• Defining Holistic Ministry:
o Integrating evangelism and social action (word and deed).
o Addressing both spiritual and physical needs.
o The example of Jesus' ministry (healing, teaching, feeding).
o Avoiding the extremes of "social gospel" without evangelism or "evangelism only" without
social concern.
• Key Areas of Social Action and Christian Engagement:
o Poverty Alleviation: Biblical mandate to care for the poor; sustainable development vs. mere
relief.
o Human Trafficking: Understanding the scope of the issue; prevention, rescue, and restoration
efforts.
o Healthcare and Medical Missions: Providing medical care as an expression of Christ's love and
a platform for the Gospel.
o Education and Literacy: Empowering individuals through education; mission schools.
o Justice and Advocacy: Speaking out against injustice; advocating for human rights and
religious freedom.
• Ethical Considerations in Holistic Ministry:
o Avoiding dependency and fostering self-sufficiency.
o Cultural sensitivity and avoiding cultural imperialism.
o Partnerships with local communities and organizations.
o Measuring impact and ensuring accountability.
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