1.1 Discussion

Getting Started

Throughout this course, you will engage in a series of discussion board assignments relating to "Biblical Wisdom."  Typically, each week there will be a posted question to which you will be required to respond.  It is expected that this initial response be a minimum of one paragraph in length.  You will also be required to respond to one other student.  These responses should be substantive in nature.

At Indiana Wesleyan University, a key component in our mission is, "…changing the world by developing students in character…"  We believe character building is rooted in Biblical wisdom, to the extent it is the cornerstone joining every course to a Christ-centered worldview.  As you prepare for each workshop in this course, we ask that you begin with a devotion highlighting a relevant passage from the Bible and discovering how it might apply to your life, character, and to this course.

Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:

· Examine how God can take negative incidents and further His kingdom. 

· Resources

· Bible

Background Information

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Evil is evident all around us, creating danger and moral decay.  God does not work in "isolated" incidents; rather, He is able to use every circumstance for our long-range good.

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.

2. Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following prompts:

a. In your own opinion, what does it mean to be "called according to His purpose"?

b. Does this scripture mean people will be made happy, or that God's purpose will be fulfilled?

c. How do you believe Christians are able to persevere through difficult circumstances, such as being a crime victim?

d. Defend your answer and be substantive in your response.