New Testament: Romans Flashcards
Guilty of Mankind
Romans 1:19-25 Speaking of the Guilt of all humankind, How are all men guilty, and how is god manifest according to this verse?
Guilt of Mankind
- All are guilty before god because they don’t worhip him when his works are clearly made manifest.
- Why is the wrath of God against us? because we know better! we have signs clearly seen.
- But because we think we are wise (vain imaginations, ungratitude), we become fools.
- The creation is a sign of God’s eternal power.
- Men changed God to a corruptible thing in their minds, they “change the truth of God into a lie”
- “they served the creature more than the Creator”
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. (for paul not glorifying god is the sin, reverencing god is the most honest thing to do)
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man (can be destroyed), and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Judgement and Reward
In Romans 2:1-8 it talks about the Judgement of God. Accordingly, how must we be careful in Judgement?
Judgement and Reward
- Be careful in judegment against another, because you are not free of sin
- Part of your sin in judgement of another is in denying or doubting that the “goodness of God leadeth … to repentance”
- By judging others you invoke God’s wrath on you at last day “God will render to every an accoding to his deeds.”
- Good man: Seek eternal life in well doing and patience. Good returns.
- Bad man: Contentious, disobedient, follows indignation and wrath. Bad returns.
1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things (Romans 1:21).
2 (listener speaking) But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
3 (back to paul) And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?
4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: (this isn’t possible without Jesus)
8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Law and Justification
In Romans 3:20-28 it speaks of the law of God and the grace of God. How are we Justified and how are we sactified?
Law and Justification
- By the law comes the knowledge of sin, but Faith in Christ shows the righeousness of God without the law.
- All the law and prophets pointed to Jesus.
- We can no longer boast of ourselves because of our obedience to law…becasue we are saved by the Grace of Christ.
- Christ was sent for a propriation for those who believe through his blood. Their sins can be remitted.
- Our Faithfulness in Jesus saves us, not our obedience to law only.
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22 Even the righteousness (Justice) of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 Being justified (past tense) freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness (justice) for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
26 To declare, I say, at this time his (God’s) righteousness: that he (God) might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith (faithfulness in/to Christ) without the deeds of the law.
Faith vs. Works
In Romans 4:1-5, Paul writes of Abraham’s works and faith. What does he teach us about the relationship and attitude of Faith and Works?
Faith vs. Works
- Abraham did good works; but his faith is what was counted before God as righteousness.
- Paul says you’re saved by the kindness of the Savior, not because Christ owes you on account of your obedience.
- When we look of being saved by works, it is as if we think we need to pay a debt; thus ignoring the mecry of God.
- When we look at being saved by faith, we see the mercy of God to the ungody (to all who have sinned)
1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
3 For what saith the scripture? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.“ –Genesis 15:6; 17
4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Newness of Life
In Romans 6:1-6, Paul talks of why we should no longer sin. How is sin dead to us? How is God’s grace manifest?
Newness of Life
- Sin is dead to us because we were baptized into the death of Jesus.
- Thus, we walk “in newness of life” just as Christ was raised from the dead.
- In baptism, our “body of sin” is crucified. Thus, we should no longer “serve sin.”
1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Letter (law) vs Spirit
In Romans 7:5-8, Paul writes about how sin takes advantage of the law. Explain this phenomenon.
Letter (Law) vs Spirit
- Sin brings the fruit of death.
- We are deliverd from the law, it being dead to us. Now, we are led by the Spirit of God, not by the letter of the law
- The law is still importand, because it teaches us of sin and warns us of the danger of sin.
- Sin takes advantage of the law by keep sin on your mind. If you concentrate on sin, it will overcome you.
5 For when we were (past tense) in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. (v. 7-25)
6 But now we are delivered from the law (now the requirement is faith), that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit (we can live in the life of the Spirit, Holy Ghost), and not in the oldness of the letter (of the law).
7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust (covetness), except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. (law shows you whats wrong)
8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence (lust or coveting). For without the law sin was dead. (sin makes it so that the commandments unduly focus on sin; focusing on sin leads to sin)
Children and Heirs
In Romans 8:14-17, it speaks of the sons and heirs of God. By what power and on what level are we heirs of God?
Children and Heirs
- The Spirit witnesses that we are children
- We are not servants, but children–with the possibility to become heirs, joint-heirs with Christ.
- We must suffer for Christ name… (ie. take his cross upon us)
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage (servitute) again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Potter has power over Clay
Romans 9:18-24
Potter has power over Clay
- God prepared us to fulfill a grand purpose; why would we rebel.
- The gospel goes to whom God chooses. God will have mercy on whom he will have mercy
- God shows his love in the vessels of mercy, and reserves the right to fit vessel of wrath
18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
Olive Tree: natrual and wild branches
In Romans 11:16-25, speaking to the Gentiles, Paul talks about an olive tree and grafting branches. What does he mean by this? What attitude should the Gentiles have about receiving the gospel?
Olive Tree: natrual and wild branches
- Gentiles shouldn’t become prideful because the Jews had the gospel taken away. Because they can always come back.
- Gentiles (wild branches) have no right to boast.
- Blindness in Isreal is temporary, until the fulness of the Gentiles comes in.
16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; (Gentiles being given the Gospel)
18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in.
20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.
24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Living Sacrifice
In Romans 12:1-2, speaks of being transformed by the mercy of God. How does he show, and what does he mean by this?
- The Gospel sanctification by the mercy of God is meant to purify and renew our minds.
- We are to be transformed by trying to allign our will with God’s.
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice (_put off natrual man_), holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (to bless and serve others).
Respect Government/ministers
In Romans 13:1-7, Paul counsels on the role of Government. What should be our attitude toward government and why are governments established?
Respect Government/ministers
- Goverments are instituded of God for the benefit of man.
- Respect the Goverments (powers) because by the God can do good works and maintain justice.
- Pay tribute, obey customs, give honor…
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers (Government). For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power (of goverment), resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Don’t destroy with Meat
In Romans 14:14-19, Paul talks of the difference of custom concerning meet between Jewish and Gentile christians. How does he say we should respond to other people’s beliefs in this case?
Don’t destroy with Meat
- Judge not, offend not.
- The spirit inspires men to live after a Godly manner, though because the spirit tells you one thing, it doesn’t mean that thing should be enforced upon your neighbor.
- “let know your good be evil spoken of”
- seek edification, don’t give offense, don’t judge others. Seek peace.
14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. (don’t do stuff that bothers people)
16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
In Christianity, there are two types of people despisers (liberal) and Judgers (conservative). We should be neither, but should walk after a middle ground. Thus abounding in peace, we will avoid to give or take offence by the actions of others as they percieve the gospel to be interpreted.
Paul’s plan to go to Rome
In Romans 15:22-26, Paul speaks to the romans of his desire to visit them. What stopped him from coming earlier? What are his plans after Rome?
Paul’s plan to go to Rome
- From Corinth, Paul intends to go to Jerusalem; then eventually to Rome, and from there to Spain.
- He first has to deliver welfare from Macedonia and Achaia to saints at Jerusalem.
22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.
25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints (deliver welfare).
26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
