While we should use the whole of the Scriptures as our ultimate guide (not just one book or verse),

While we should use the whole of the Scriptures as our ultimate guide (not just one book or verse),

for this dialogue post, we will only be using the biblical book of 1 Timothy. 1 Timothy was a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the young man, Timothy, about Christian living and church conduct. In your estimation, does 1 Timothy support the “Ordinary” or the “Radical” approach you read about this week? Be sure to explain why by using evidence from the reading this week. In addition, using the five models of cultural engagement discussed by Richard Neibuhr (see week 5), which model discussed by Niebuhr do you think the book of 1 Timothy supports?

In my estimation, I believe that 1 Timothy supports ‘Ordinary’ approach. This approachmainly deals with the improvement of what is existing already.1 Timothy 1:3-4 states‘instruct certain…