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
What lesson does Paul teach in Romans regarding what happens when you judge others?
You’re judging yourself
What happens to people who die without ever hearing the gospel of Christ?
They are still judged based upon the love they express; what’s written on their hearts
Why does Paul state in Romans 2:24 that “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you”?
The Jews boast in God and judge the Gentiles for stealing, worshipping idols, while they do the same. They aren’t setting the godly example.
When tempting Jesus to turn the stone to bread, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?
Pride
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?
Mockery
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?
Flattery
What was Pilate’s job?
Roman governor
Did Pilate believe that Jesus was an innocent man?
Yes
Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death?
The Jewish leaders
What did Jesus say was His purpose of being sent to Earth?
To testify to the truth
What did Pilate believe about truth?
That truth was relative there isn’t one absolute truth that applies to all.
What is the problem with the statement “there is no such thing as absolute truth”?
That is a truth claim so the statement contradicts itself.
What was the primary motivation of the Jewish leaders?
They wanted to keep their power
Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus’ body to?
Joseph of Aramethia
Which Jewish leader clearly believed Jesus was the Messiah, based upon the evidence of his presence at claiming Jesus’ body?
Nicodemus
What was Pilate’s primary motivation to set Jesus free?
He was afraid and didn’t want to deal with the problem
Who warned Pilate not to have anything to do with Jesus?
His wife
Who did the Jewish leaders say was their king?
Caesar
What sign did Pilate place on Jesus’ cross?
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the Jewish people?
Aramaic
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the culture of the day?
Greek
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the intellectuals, wealthy, and powerful of the day?
Latin
Where does an individual find their significance in the co-operation model?
By acknowledging God, knowing that you’re always loved.
Where does an individual find their significance in the competition model?
They find their significance once they’re at the top, or when they become higher than somebody else.
List the 16 ways of LOVE that Paul outlined in 1 Corinthians 13.
1 . Patient
- Kind
- Does not boast
- Does not envy
- Not proud
- Does not dishonor others
- Not self-seeking
- Not easily angered
- Keeps no record of wrongs
- Does not delight in evil
- Rejoices with truth
- Always protects
- Trusts
- Hopes
- Perseveres
- Never fails
What city did God call Jonah to go and preach repentance to?
Ninevah
What does it mean to be seen as guilt-free and pure before God?
Righteous
To be restored back to our original created state
Reconciliation
“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart.”
Psalm 37:4
What does it mean to have fear of God before your eyes?
Being humble
“All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”
Romans 3:23
How is maturity defined as in James 1?
Fully complete, not lacking
What did Eve have to believe when tempted by the serpent in Genesis?
That God was a liar and she’d become equal with God
