The Bible and Missions

Outline ch. 5

131 h Outline Chapter 5 AIM: To show that the Bible has a message for nations; that nations are held accountable for national sins; that the Bible conceptions lie at the bottom of all that is best in the laws and ideals of modern Christian nations, and that in the non-Christian nations the influence of the Bible is plainly seen. I. The Bible Message for Nations 1. Their accountability to the laws of god 2. Their punishment for national sins II. Biblical Foundations in Modern Christian Nations 1. Influence on the arts 2. Influence on law a. european codes b. Roman law c. english law (Illustrations) d. American laws (Testimony of great people) 3. Influence through continuous education of church festivals and ordinances a. The Sabbath, Sunday schools, Christmas, easter b. Baptism, the Lord’s Supper 132 / The Bible and Missions III. The Bible’s Influence on Non-Christian Lands 1. India, seen in growing appreciation of thoughtful men, changing status of women, loosening of caste bonds, rise of the Christian community 2. Africa, Uganda, among the Sechuana, the Hottentots 3. New Zealand among the Maori 4. Pacific Islands, testimony of Darwin; service and testimony of Chalmers and Paton 5. Korea, a nation of people of the Book 6. Japan, influence of early Christians, testimony of Count Okuma, changing status of women, prison reform, functioning of Christian conscience. 7. China, influence of Christian missionaries, diplomats, education. Testimony of great officials. IV. The Bible goes Back to Its Homeland ...