Small group discussion questions based on the sermon for November 7, 2009, “Gospel-Centrality“, from the What, Why, & How series.

Theme:

A church must pursue gospel-centrality because the Gospel is what both non-believers and believers desperately need – we become Christians by grace though faith in Jesus and we grow as Christians by grace through faith in Jesus.

Introduction:

• Discuss the definition of “central” & “centrality”
• Read Galatians 1:1-10, 3:1-14. What what kind of emotions are evident in Paul’s writing of this passage and why?

Questions:

1. What is the gospel?
2. How is the gospel good news & not good advice?
3. Where, how, and why does Paul remind Christians of the gospel?
4. When we forget that we are sons of God indwelt by the Spirit of God, how do we live the Christian life?
5. Why does this kill true holiness & happiness?
6. Is it okay to counsel someone to “put off” & “put on” without mentioning the gospel?
7. What can we do to overcome gospel amnesia?

Questions & sermon prepared by Mike Hanafee