Hebraic and Hellenist Comparison

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Living Out God’s Word:

A Hebraic—Hellenistic Comparison

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HebraicActive—Appeals to the heart

Hellenist Cognitive—appeals to the intellect

__Love of God and others

__Pursuit of self-interest and knowledge

__Life viewed as a pilgrimage leading to ultimate culmination

__Life viewed in circular terms, to some day

__Suffering seen as necessary for

achieve a higher spiritual state

development of Christ-like character

__Suffering to be avoided; people and activities weighed for

self-gratification: ”How does this person/event benefit me?”

Process Oriented

__Stresses direct participation

__Emphasizes age and wisdom

__Role modeling, mentoring,

and discipleship indispensable

__Leadership by personal example

__Character of leader essential

__Personal relationships imperative

Process Oriented

__Heavy program prominence

__Emphasizes education and knowledge

__Relies on speaking skills, oratory,

__Leader’s personal life immaterial

__Leader’s true character often unknown

__Personal relationships optional

programmed materials, information conveyance

Biblical Application

Biblical Application

__Doers of the Word

__Belief without personal cost

__Bible—reality that must be confronted

__Bible—data that must be taught

__Goal—to develop Christlikeness

__Focus on rules—do’s and don’ts

__Emphasizes doctrine as demonstrated in a way of life

__Emphasizes knowledge-based creeds

Ministry Activity

Ministry Activity

__Small intimate groups

__Large impersonal groups

__Leader as facilitator

__Leader-directed and controlled

__Cooperative, participatory planning

__Organizational roles important

__Spiritual gifts shared

__Acquisition of knowledge

__Frequent scheduled and unscheduled gatherings

__Reliance on scheduled gatherings

__Love, acceptance, forgiveness

__Mutual toleration

__Transparency encouraged

__Transparency discouraged

__Active participation

__Passivity and lethargy

__“How you serve” vital

__“What you know” vital

__Each believer trained to serve

__Trained professionals utilized

__Produces mature believers

__Produces spectators