MORALISTIC, THERAPEUTIC, DEISM:

Term used to describe the beliefs of American teenagers in 2005 study:

1. ‘Moralistic’ ____________________________________________________

2. ‘Therapeutic’___________________________________________________

3. ‘Deism’ _______________________________________________________

‘WHATEVER’: “For most teens, nobody has to do anything in life, including anything to do with religion.’ _______________ is just fine, if that’s what a person wants (Christian Smith, National Study of Youth and Religion)

• Whatever sums up best the ______________ that characterizes our culture today

Relativism is the view that ________ is relative to a particular _______ and is not __________

J.B. Philipps wrote a book entitled ‘Your God is Too _______ in which he exposed several _______ Gods people believe in, including the God of Parental __________.

EQUIPPED 2 ENGAGE: 1 Cor. 8:6:_______, ______ , and __________.

1. While God is Creator, Governor and Sustained his chief role is ________ (Person).

2. A good Father is not only good; he is also all-_________ (Power).

3. He made me his child so that I may know Him and have a ___________ (Purpose).

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: For House Churches, Triads, and Family Devo’s

1. Spend some time discussing what ‘Moralistic Therapeutic Deism’ is. Why has this become the popular view of God in the culture?

2. Why did J.B. Philipps write the book, “Your God is Too Small?” Discuss the Unreal God of Parental Hangover.

3. What three things do I Corinthians 8:6 reveal about God? Take some time to discuss each one.

God is our Father

06/18/17

Neil Silverberg