discussion questions - part 1

  1. What are some things that surprised you about this first session?

  2. Do you think you would have endured the persecutions of the early church? How would you have dealt with people who denied Christ during persecution but returned to the church once it was safe?

  3. Is the issue of the trinity as important as the early church thought?

  4. What is the biggest thing you will take away from learning about the early church?

 

DIscussion questions - part 2

  1. What aspects of the second session stand out to you?

  2. What are some ways a knowledge of the medieval period can be beneficial for your walk with God today?

  3. What is at stake, positively and negatively, if we ignore the medieval period?

  4. What do you think about the difference between a Roman Catholic and a Protestant view of apostolic succession?

  5. Do you think it was justifiable for the Great Schism to take place? Do you think Christians should try to look past differences and try to come back together into one unified church?

 

Discussion questions - part 3

  1. If Wycliffe and Huss lived today, what do you think they would try to reform about the church of our day?

  2. Looking at all the external preparation leading to the reformation, what things are happening in our world outside of the church that might lead to a new reformation?

  3. Of the five solas of the reformation, which one would you want to be greater in your life?

  4. What is the biggest thing you will take away from learning about the reformation?

 

Discussion questions - part 4

  1. What do you think about Darwin’s four pivotal issues? If Darwin sat down with you at a coffee shop, what would you say to him?

  2. What are some ways you see Schleiermacher’s influence in our world?

  3. What is the biggest thing you will take away from learning about the modern church?

  4. Looking back over the entire 2,000 year study, what are some of the highlights for you?