FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
1. First paragraph
2. Second paragraph
3. Third paragraph
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.
1. List the things that believers are to do because of the imminence of the Second Coming.
2. Did the NT writers expect the Lord's coming to be soon or much later?
3. How does love cover sins? Whose sins?
4. Does each and every Christian have a spiritual gift? If so, why?
5. Is persecution normal or abnormal for believers?
6. What is the purpose of innocent suffering and trials in the lives of believers?
7. How should a Christian respond to innocent persecution?
8. Will Christians be judged? How? Why? When? Where?