Intro & Romans 1-2

Question 1

Who was the author that wrote the excerpt?

Answer 1

Tolstoy

Question 2

Our Father in Heaven

Answer 2

Acknowledging the existence of God

Question 3

Hallowed be your Name

Answer 3

Acknowledging the authority of God

Question 4

Your kingdom come

Answer 4

Heaven (eternity) is the long-range goal of our life

Question 5

Your will be done

Answer 5

Serving others by Loving God and Loving Others is the daily goal of our life

Question 6

On Earth

Answer 6

Where we serve

Question 7

As it is in Heaven

Answer 7

How we serve (in love)

Question 8

Give us today our daily bread

Answer 8

all of our physical, emotional, intellectual needs are met by God

Question 9

And forgive us our trespasses

Answer 9

reminder that we are sinful and have been forgiven (so we don’t fall into the temptation of depression, feeling we’re less than).

Question 10

As we forgive those who trespass against us

Answer 10

reminder that others aren’t perfect either (so we don’t fall into the temptation of arrogance, feeling we’re better than).

Question 11

Lead us not into temptation

Answer 11

of being self-centered/selfish

Question 12

And deliver us from evil

Answer 12

there is a real devil who will try to tempt us (but must stand down when we call the name of Jesus)

Question 13

What were the lessons discussed in class that Jesus’ taught prior and after the Lord’s Prayer?

Answer 13

a. Do not pray so that everyone can see you

b. Do not worry

Question 14

Where did Paul speak to the people in Athens?

Answer 14

Aeropagus

Question 15

What were the people in Athens “religious” towards?

Answer 15

The latest ideas of the day

Question 16

What is the lesson taught by Paul in the Book of Acts when speaking to the people in Athens?

Answer 16

That the “unknown God” they heard about and built an idol to is not just one of the thoughts they’ve heard, but THE TRUTH. Explaining to them that God’s Truth is the way (whether they accept it or not).

Question 17

What is significant about Acts 17:26 “..God determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”

Answer 17

That no moment is circumstantial. Each moment is created by God and the reason of each moment is clear – if we seek to understand God

Question 18

When the devil offered Jesus all the kingdoms world and their splendor if Jesus would bow down to him in worship, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?

Answer 18

Flattery

Question 19

What are the two invisible qualities that God has made plain to man so that they are without excuse?

Answer 19

God’s divine nature a d eternal power

Question 20

When the devil used scripture verses to tempt Jesus to throw himself down from the temple, what emotional ploy was the devil using as temptation?

Answer 20

Mockery

Question 21

When tempting Jesus to turn the stone to bread, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?

Answer 21

Pride

Question 22

What does the above-mentioned phrase “without excuse” refer to?

Answer 22

There is more than an abundant amount of clear evidence for the reality of God within His creation, that we are without any excuses for choosing to reject the Truth.

Question 23

What does Romans, Chapter 1 state that man exchanged the truth of God for?

Answer 23

Lies

Question 24

What does Romans, Chapter 1 state that man exchanged the Creator for?

Answer 24

Created things

Question 25

How does Romans, 1:28 define what having a “depraved mind” is?

Answer 25

Choosing not to retain the knowledge of God

Question 26

Worship

Answer 26

What we choose to give our attention to (thus what we choose to make time for)

Question 27

Sovereignty

Answer 27

Freedom from external control

Question 28

Why does Paul state in Romans 2:24 that “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you?

Answer 28

Because those believing in God are to set an example of love to others. When they don’t love, others don’t have a desire to seek out the ways of God

Question 29

What happens to people who die without ever hearing the gospel of Christ?

Answer 29

They will be judged by what’s written on their hearts

Question 30

What lesson does Paul teach in Romans regarding what happens when you judge others?

Answer 30

You are judging yourself

Question 31

List the 16 ways of LOVE that Paul outlined in 1 Corinthians 13.

Answer 31

Patient, kind, does not envy, does not boast, is not proud, not easily angered, is not self seeking, keeps no records of wrongs, does not dishonor others, does not delight in evil, rejoices in truth, always hopes, protects, perseveres, always trusts, never fails

Question 32

Why is significant about the teaching in Romans and the gospels to “not seek praises from man”?

Answer 32

Because others are selfish and will only use their praises and approval of you for their own selfish ends

Question 33

How did the Jewish leaders fail to display an example of leadership?

Answer 33

By holding on to their power by any means necessary

Question 34

Strife

Answer 34

bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension

Question 35

Insolent

Answer 35

rude or impolite. Showing or having a lack of respect for others

Question 36

Slanderer

Answer 36

to make false statements that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone

Question 37

Malice

Answer 37

a desire to cause harm to another person

Question 38

Ruthless

Answer 38

having no pity, cruel and merciless

Question 39

How did John the Baptist display an example of leadership?

Answer 39

By giving up his power and elevating Jesus

Question 40

Deceit

Answer 40

dishonest behavior that is meant to fool or trick someone

Question 41

What is the purpose of the Old Testament?

Answer 41

To tell of the coming Messiah

Question 42

What was Nicodemus searching for?

Answer 42

Truth (verifying if Jesus was the Messiah)

Question 43

How did Jesus show love to Nicodemus?

Answer 43

By telling him the truth (must be born again into Spirit and Truth)

Question 44

What was the Samaritan Woman “thirsty” for?

Answer 44

Significance and Purpose

Question 45

How did Jesus show love to the Samaritan Woman?

Answer 45

That our significance and purpose is found in God, not the approval and acceptance of others

Question 46

What was the author’s primary point in this excerpt?

Answer 46

Concept of Innocence Lost