Quiz 2: Romans 3 And 4 Flashcards
What is the first choice that we have to make at the start of each day?
deciding to live from a God-centered or I-centered perspective
How does that choice impact the remainder of the day?
Your choice reflects the consequences/surroundings of your next moment (peace vs. conflict)
How does this choice provide insight on your understanding of how past, present, and future are interrelated?
Assisted us in understanding the interrelated relationship between the past, present, and future through the analysis of how the present consequences (Galatians 5) are result of past choices – which allows you to reinforce the positive and change the negative
Write out the Lord’s prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13 and explain how each line is a provision for us throughout the moments of each day.
Our Father in Heaven: Acknowledgement of God’s existence
Hallowed be His Name: Acknowledgement of God’s authority
His kingdom come:Acknowledgement of the existence and goal of Heaven
His will be done: That all people have the opportunity to be in Heaven (our call to evangelize)
On earth: Where we are to evangelize
As it is in Heaven:How we are to evangelize (in love)
Give us today, our daily bread: God’s provision for all that we need (physically, emotionally,
intellectually, and spiritually)
Forgive us our trespasses: Reminder that we are in need of forgiveness for our faults (and that God
forgives us without condemnation)
As we forgive those who trespass against us: Since we’ve been forgiven without condemnation, we
are to forgive others in the same manner)
Lead us not into temptation: The temptation to be self-centered
And deliver from the evil one: There is a REAL evil spirit that conspires against us
What was Nicodemus searching for?
The truth of whether or not Jesus was the Messiah
How did Jesus show love to Nicodemus?
Explaining the concept of being born again
What does it mean to be “born again”?
to choose to submit to the authority of God
Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus’ body to?
Joseph of Arimathea
Which Jewish leader clearly believed Jesus was the Messiah, based upon the evidence of his presence at claiming Jesus’ body?
Nicodemus
How did John the Baptist display an example of leadership?
Showing the example of how we are called by God for specific period of time and recognizing when that time comes to an end
What does the perspective of John the Baptist’s disciples illustrate about what they believe?
That their value was attached to being John the Baptist’s disciples (and the recognition that came with that – which was why they were offended by people paying attention to Jesus. Instead, they were to focus on the coming Messiah)
How did the Jewish leaders fail to display an example of leadership?
Instead of being obedient stewards of God’s Word and preparing the people for the coming Messiah, they used their position to promote themselves and maintain power
What is significant about the teaching in Romans and the Gospels to “not seek praises from man”?
Seeking praises from other humans puts our personal value and significance in their acceptance or rejection of us
The action of breaking through the separation of sin and reuniting with God is known as what?
redeemed
Sin entered the world through…
Adam
Grace entered the world through…
Jesus Christ
What is the state of being pure and innocent and eyes of God?
righteous
To be restored back to our original created state is known as being what?
reconciled
When we confidently claim that we are pure in the eyes of God through our faith, we are declaring that we are?
justified
How did Jesus summarize the law of God?
To love God and to love others
Has anyone been declared righteous by following the law of God?
no
What does Roman 3 state is the value of the law?
It makes us aware of when we fall short of it
What is the way to peace – as described in Romans 3?
Having the fear of God before you
What does it mean “to have the fear of God before your eyes”?
An attitude of humility – checking to see if we’re in alignment with God’s way instead of being arrogant in our selfishness
What is Romans 3:23?
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
What increases as our sin increases?
the grace of God
How does an I-centered philosophy try to argue that they should be declared righteous?
Through self-justification (defending their actions as being ok because of whatever reason they give…)