Velvet Elvis, Chapter 6

February 12, Chapter 6
"New," pp. 138-152

1. What would you say to Bell’s friend at the beginning of this chapter? (p. 138-139)
2. Who does Jesus call “sons of hell?” Why? (p. 139)

Who We Are Now, p. 139
3. What happens when we identify with Jesus’ death on the cross? (p. 139)
4. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. What does Bell say this means for us? (p. 141) Where should we be putting our efforts?
5. Read Philippians 3:16. What sort of attitude should we have about who we are now? How does that contrast with the guy Bell was speaking to at the beginning of this chapter? (p. 142)
6. What place does shame have in the Christian experience, according to Bell? (p. 142)
7. What should our view of our new life be? (p. 143)
8. What was Jesus’ definition of “eternal life?” (p. 143)
9. What should religious communities focus on? (p. 144)
10. What does Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son teach us about atonement? (p. 145)
11. What does Bell mean, “Hell is full of forgiven people?” (p. 146) What’s the difference between heaven and hell?

Two Realms, p. 147
12. What is Bell’s definition of “hell?” (p. 147)
13. What is Jesus’ goal? (p. 148) Why?
14. How does our vision of heaven and hell need to change? (p. 150)

T’Shuva, p. 150
15. What does Jesus mean when he says “T’shuva?” (p. 150)
16. What does Bell say it means to be reborn? (p. 150)
17. What do we need to do then? (p. 151-152) Watch out, this is a trick question!!!
18. What brings heaven to earth? (p. 151)