C2E Community Of Believers

Question 1

PART B - Whether the main role of the church is to provide religious teaching

Answer 1

AGREE
P - Great commission in Matthew 28:19-20 “Make disciples of all nations”
E - Instruction of J = important, demonstrates purpose of his teachings,grew the faith

DISAGREE
P - More important roles in church
Love neighbour as thyself, Ascetic lifestyle = caring for poor
E - Extends the faith further than teaching, active truth

PARTIALLY
P - Teaching gives community central focus fellowship keeps them, cope together
Ecclesiastes … “2 strands are good, 3 cords are not easily broken”

CONCLU
Teaching not only main role, ALL EQUALLY IMPORTANT

Question 2

PART B - Extent to which contemp Christian churches should follow NT model

Answer 2

AGREE
P - Emulates Jesus’ life example of charity, fellowship