Bible Flashcards
Why does Paul state in Romans 13:11 that “not it is time to wake up from your slumber”?
Once you accept truth, there is no reason to remain in darkness
What continuing debt do we owe one another?
To love
Why is the conclusion that our salvation is closer than when we first believed an absolute truth
Because each day is one day closer to the time we die and go to heaven
Why are orgies, drunkeness, sexual immorality, debauchery, and jealousy examples of choosing the deeds of darkness over the armor of light
These are deeds we try to keep hidden
Why does Paul advise us not to pass judgement on one another over disputable matters?
Because we are not called to argue with others over little details.
Why does Paul add to that advice on not passing judgement
Because we are to focus on what lifts people up, not trips them up
Why does Paul repeat the point of passing judgement
Because when you pass judgement, there is an underlying assumption that you’re better then the one your judging
What does Paul mean when he says”The kingdom of god is not a matter of eating and drinking”?
The kingdom of god is about loving people,not judging the worthiness of their behaviors
Paul concludes that the kingdom of god is comprised of what 3 things in the Holy Spirit
Righteousness, peace, and joy
When we have a mindset of bringing people to an understanding of the kingdom of god, we are called to make every effort to do what and that leads to what 2 goals?
Peace and mutual edification
What is the man doubting
His faith in god and call to love god and love others
What is he eating
The self centered philosophy of the world
What action stated in Romans 15 makes us weak?
Pleasing ourselves
What action in Romans 15 makes us strong?
Serving others
What 2 actions are the strong in faith called to do in regards to those who are weak?
Bear with the feelings of the weak and not to please ourselves
