On page 79, the author states “Intentionally or not, we promote the idea to outsiders that being a Christ follower is primarily about the mere choice to convert.”

Questions:
(1) In your opinion, what is being a Christ follower about?
(2) How can this be more effectively addressed in our churches?

On page 87, in response to this the topic of outsiders perceptions of church people, Chuck Colson states “The church grew because Christians were doing the gospel and had a community – a local church – where people really loved each other.”

Questions
(1) What does “doing” the gospel look like in 2008?
(2) How can a “community – a local church – where people really love each other” become reality where you live?

On page 46, it is noted that a comparison was made between born-again Christians and non-born-again adults. It was discovered that born-agains were distinct on some religious variables, but when it came to nonreligious factors – the substance of people’s daily choices, actions, and attitudes – there were few meaningful gaps between born-again Christians and non-born-agains.

Questions:
(1) Why do you think born-again Christians fail to display much attitudinal or behavioral evidence of transformed lives?
(2) How would you respond to the statement on page 51, “The truth is that few outsiders say they avoid Christianity because the moral standards are too restrictive”? Instead, they are repelled by Christians.

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Quote on page 26: The primary reason outsiders feel hostile toward Christians, and especially conservative Christians, is not because of any specific theological perspective. What they react negatively to is our "swagger," how we go about things and the sense of self-importance we project.

Questions:
(1) Does your church do things that cause a negative or hostile response from outsiders? Why or why not?
(2) Do outsiders perceive your brand of Christianity as "genuine and real, as something that makes sense, and as relevant to their life"?