MAKING BIBLICAL DECISIONS
STUDY GUIDE 5.1
Lesson 5: The Situational Perspective: Revelation and Situation
Section 1: Content of Revelation
               

OUTLINE FOR NOTES


Introduction

I. Content of Revelation

A. Facts


B. Goals


C. Means


             
               
REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Which of the three ethical perspectives is under consideration in this lesson (normative, situational, or existential)?

2. According to Dr. Frame, all three types of revelation (special, general, and existential) communicate content in the form of ________.

3. What are the three elements of the situational content of revelation, according to the lesson? Give an example of each.

4. Dr. Frame says that, from a situational perspective, _____ is the "ultimate fact."

5. Which types of revelation provide goals for ethical decisions?

6. What writer from the sixteenth century is known for saying that "the end justifies the means"?

7. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages:

1 Corinthians 10:31
Philippians 2:13
James 2:15-16
1 Corinthians 11:1


               
APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, "Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." How can we glorify God in the mundane activities of life (i.e. brushing your teeth, making the bed, driving a car, etc.)?

2. Can you give an example of something you did that may have been a good action, but with improper goals and motives? Explain.

3. Can you think of an example of something you tried to do with a good goal in mind, but you used the wrong means? Explain.

4. Did any of the Bible passages studied in this lesson speak to you in a special way? Explain how.