Quiz 4 - Romans 7-8, John 6, Outline to Salvation and Receiving the Holy Spirit, Models

Question 1

What is the spiritual “law” that Paul is referencing in Romans 7?

Answer 1

The Old Testament law the God gave as a guide for humanity

Question 2

What is the unspiritual condition that Paul states humans are in?

Answer 2

Sin (self-centeredness)

Question 3

Why are we a slave to the law when we are a slave to sin?

Answer 3

Due to our sin, we are unable to follow the law (no matter how much we try)

Question 4

What phrase does Paul use to describe the internal situation between you and sin?

Answer 4

Wretched Condition

Question 5

Is there an alternative to choosing between being a slave to sin or a slave to Christ?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

What is the choice of depravity?

Answer 6

Choosing NOT to retain the knowledge of God

Question 7

What is the simplistic manner in which humans try to understand the world?

Answer 7

with stereotypes

Question 8

What is the name given that describes the people humans surround themselves with to support their thinking?

Answer 8

sycophants

Question 9

What is the place where humans often find comfort and formulate an identity?

Answer 9

subculture

Question 10

Give an example of such a place mentioned in the previous question.

Answer 10

sports, music, video games, etc

Question 11

What is the “wretched condition” that Jesus saves humans from?

Answer 11

That we have a desire to do good, but we cannot due to sin ALWAYS defeating us

Question 12

Why does the start of Chapter 8 conclude that “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”?

Answer 12

Because through the gift of the Holy Spirit we are now able to use it to connect with Jesus and defeat sin (we would have been condemned if we were able to defeat sin on our own without the death & resurrection and subsequent power of the Holy Spirit)

Question 13

Why is life by the Spirit described as being “set free”?

Answer 13

Set free from being slaves to the power of sin

Question 14

Humans who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what?

Answer 14

gratifying the desires of our selfish viewpoint

Question 15

Humans who live according to the Spirit have their minds set on what?

Answer 15

pursuing what God has for our lives

Question 16

Why is Romans 8:8 a factual statement “those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God”?

Answer 16

because if you are focused on yourself, you cannot see the bigger plan God has for the moments of your life

Question 17

What is the obligation in Romans 8:12 “Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation…”

Answer 17

We have the responsibility to identify our gifts, then sharpen those gifts, and then use those gifts for the needs of the age

Question 18

Why does Romans 8:15 state that living by the sinful nature will result in having a “spirit of fear”?

Answer 18

We will be in constant competition/comparison with ourselves and others which results in “fear” of not measuring up or being knocked down

Question 19

Why does Romans 8:17 describe us as “co-heirs” with Jesus?

Answer 19

As children of God, we are brothers and sisters of God’s Son – Jesus Christ

Question 20

What is the significance of Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”?

Answer 20

With eyes on eternity, any given struggle or problem isn’t worth worrying or complaining about

Question 21

How does the Spirit help us in our weakness, especially in prayer?

Answer 21

The Holy Spirit provides us words, strength, understanding, etc. when we are unable to understand and/or express what we are going through

Question 22

Explain why we are placing our hope in the glory of God?

Answer 22

Because no matter what the circumstances may be, we have faith that God knows the way – all we need to do is seek Him and allow His wisdom to work through us

Question 23

What does it mean to be “more than a conqueror”?

Answer 23

In Christ, we have ALREADY conquered ALL situations, not only the ones we see ourselves in, but the ones we don’t even know we are going to encounter

Question 24

Did the results of these statements of TRUTH by Jesus result in an increase in people following Him?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

What two events occurred prior to Jesus addressing the crowd with these statements of TRUTH?

Answer 25

Jesus walking on the water & Jesus feeding the 5,000

Question 26

Jesus’ first statement of TRUTH was to communicate to the crowd “do not work for food that spoils but for food that endures” – what was the teaching Jesus was giving to them?

Answer 26

Instead of focusing about the physical needs being met through the miracle of feeding 5,000 – Jesus was teaching them that focusing upon Him will fulfill their spiritual needs

Question 27

When those in the crowd wanted to know how to do this – what was Jesus’ response?

Answer 27

He made the truth claim to believe in HIM (the one who God sent)

Question 28

When the crowd wanted a miraculous sign as evidence for Jesus’ response, how did Jesus use the Old Testament story of manna and Moses to give them an answer?

Answer 28

The miracle of manna (bread) falling from the sky to feed the Jews in the desert met a physical need – Jesus is reiterating that HE is the “Bread of Life” that will fulfill their spiritual needs into eternity

Question 29

When the crowd responded with a desire for what Jesus stated, what did Jesus specifically teach regarding how to receive what they desired?

Answer 29

as for ALL to receive eternity – and they would have this through HIM

Question 30

When the crowd grumbled about this response, how did Jesus rebuke them?

Answer 30

He rebuked them (because they should be seeking for the coming of the Messiah, not having their desires fulfilled

Question 31

After Jesus’ rebuke, the crowd began to act in what manner?

Answer 31

They began to “argue sharply among themselves”

Question 32

In response to the crowd’s behavior, Jesus said the TRUTH is that in order to have “life” the people needed to eat of his flesh and drink his blood – what does He mean by this?

Answer 32

so He gave them the teaching that His flesh/blood was the sustenance of everlasting life

Question 33

What was the behavior displayed in the crowd’s response to this teaching?

Answer 33

They were offended

Question 34

Why did the crowd respond this way?

Answer 34

Because of a belief that “it’s MY LIFE” / “who are you to tell me how to live MY life”

Question 35

When Jesus’ acknowledged that God will enable those to seek Him, what is the manner in which individuals will be enabled?

Answer 35

They will know the power of the Holy Spirit

Question 36

Draw, Label and Explain the Cycle of Sin model

Answer 36

(Cycle of sin)

Question 37

Draw, Label and Explain the Instant/Delayed Gratification Model of choices and their consequences.

Answer 37

(In notes)