Romans 1-2 and Class Introduction Flashcards
What is the first choice that we have to make at the start of each day?
Whether to be I centered or God centered
How does that choice impact the remainder of the day?
Consequences come
Who was the individual who acknowledged the authority of God, but did not find peace in following Him?
Jonah
Where did Paul speak to the people in Athens?
Aeropagus
What were the people in Athens “religious” towards?
The latest trends of the day.
What is the lesson taught by Paul in the Book of Acts when speaking to the people in Athens?
God is the only authority whether you accept it or not. You can’t put God in a box.
What is significant about Acts 17:26
Nothing is circumstantial. There is significance in every situation, life isn’t just something you go through and we have the opportunity to ask God why? or self centered reaction leads to self justification.
What are the two invisible qualities that God has made plain to man so that they are without excuse?
Eternal power and divine nature
What does the above-mentioned phrase “without excuse” refer to?
Acceptance of the reality of God’s creations, power and everything in it.
What does Romans, Chapter 1 state that man exchanged the truth of God for?
Lies of the world
What does Romans, Chapter 1 state that man exchanged the Creator for?
Created things
How does Romans, 1:28 define what having a “depraved mind” is?
Choosing not to retain the knowledge of God.
What is the purpose of the Old Testament?
Prepare the way for the coming Messiah
What was Nicodemus searching for?
Truth
How did Jesus show love to Nicodemus?
Explaining how to be born again.
What does it mean to be “born again”?
Choosing to submit to the authority of God
What was the Samaritan Woman “thirsty” for?
Love for significance (ways to be appreciated)
How did Jesus show love to the Samaritan Woman?
He showed her the significance in God’s love.
How did John the Baptist display an example of leadership?
Being sent by God to lead the way for Jesus. He’s being humble and taking the leadership roll until the Messiah comes.
How did the Jewish leaders fail to display an example of leadership?
The Jewish leaders held on to their power
What is significant about the teaching in Romans and the gospels to “not seek praises from man”?
People’s praises are manipulative