The Twilight of Vampire Christianity
by kellyg ~ February 1st, 2010. Filed under: Sermons and Discussion.Teacher: Pastor Richard Dahlstrom, January 31, 2010.
Discussion Questions:
Nancy Eckardt
1. How would you describe “vampire Christianity’?
2. How close was Moon’s description of the gospel, quoted by Moon, to your own understanding?
3. What do you see as symptoms of the sickness in the world?
4. What do you hear as inaccurate diagnoses of the symptoms?
5. Richard defined sin as “the sickness in us that makes intimacy with God impossible.” How does sin get in the way of intimacy?
6. How is shame a part of our barrier to intimacy with God?
7. “none righteous, no not one….none who seek God.” Why don’t we seek God?
8. Richard suggested that we want intimacy with armor. What is makes up your armor?
9. 2 Cor 5:20 – As an ambassadors of Christ, Paul begs us “Be reconciled to God!” Why do we resist being reconciled to God?
10. 2 Cor 5:21 The righteousness of God – we live into the righteousness that has been bestowed on us. We “move into our uniform.” How have you seen this reflected in your life?
11. How does the original definition of the gospel as escape from hell allow room for boasting? How does this new view of the gospel leave no room for boasting?
12. What might you be tempted to overlook in your life, rather than walking into intimacy, opening yourself up to exposure?
