Apologetics

Lesson APO003– Small Group Bible Study on The Emergent Church Movement

Look up the following Scriptures. When reading these verses ask yourself the following questions:

1. Who is talking/writing?
2. Who is the audience?
3. What do these verses have to say about our main topic?

Read the following article that relates to our topical Bible study.

Why We're Not Emergent
By Two Guys Who Should Be

You can be young, passionate about Jesus Christ, surrounded by diversity, engaged in a postmodern world, reared in evangelicalism and not be an emergent Christian. In fact, I want to argue that it would be better if you weren't." Read Article

As you read the article, highlight the sentences, statements or paragraphs that you find most profound, confusing, revolutionary, fundamental or inspiring.  Mark each highlight with the reason you choose it.  Use the corresponding word or letter. P = Profound , C = Confusing , R = Revolutionary , F = Fundamental , I = Inspiring.

After you have done this for the entire article, force yourself to narrow your favorite sentences, statements or paragraphs down to your top 5. Then top 3. Then 1. This will prepare you for in-depth group discussion.

Not only will this technique improve overall reading comprehension, but will act as a discussion outline for your small group.  This method also provides a jump start if you choose to do a written summary of the article.

Answer the following questions after reading the article above:

1. Do you agree with the basic premise of the article? Why or why not?
   
   
   
2. Why can't we just let it alone and agree to disagree?
   
   
   
3. List five keywords that would describe the problems with the Emergent movement.
   
   
   
4. What are some of the good things espoused by the movement.
   
   
   
5. Do you think the Emergent Church Movement is widely understood among Christians today? Elaborate.
   
   
   
6. In what ways does this article resonate with you personally?