Reclaiming the Moral Life of the New Testament Church:
~ What, where, when, who, why & especially How ~ ..


Introduction

PART I. The " Wh" questions.

a. What
b. Where
c. When
d. Who
e. Why

The big "HOW QUESTION"

1. The Centrality of Scripture
a. Scripture is the cornerstone of the moral life.
b. Christ likeness is the goal of the moral life.
2. The Necessity of becoming a child of God
a. Salvation is the basis of the moral life.
b. Spiritual conflict is the context of the moral life.
3. Not a solitary journey
a. The Holy Spirit is the Agent of the moral life.
b. The Church is the community of the moral life.
4. Two faces of Love
a. Love is the method of the moral life.
b. Self-control is the manner of the moral life.
5. Paul and James in balance
a. Faith is the anchor of the moral life.
b. Good words are the expression of the moral life.
6. Outcomes primary and secondary
a. Holiness is the product of the moral life.
b. Joy is a byproduct of the moral life.
7. Activities attendant
a. Prayer is the language of the moral life.
b. Worship is the celebration of the moral life.
8. Mindsets
a. Hope is the wellspring of the moral life
b. Humility is the mark of the moral life.
9. Duties
a. Forgiveness is the obligation of the moral life.
b. Reconciliation is the ministry of the moral life.
10. Expectations
a. Abundance is the promise of the moral life.
b. Suffering is the mystery of the moral life.

Conclusion