Romans 12+13 Quiz Flashcards
What is a living sacrifice (according to Romans 12)….
- Means that I accept being a living remnant even though I didn’t decide to be a living remnant
- An act of worship
What is the 2 Fold description of an act of worship?
1) Do not conform to the patterns of this world
2) Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Describe God’s will…
Good, pleasing, perfect
What purpose does proverbs serve?
Gives knowledge
What does stupid mean?
Means you are unaware of the truth
How do you reconcile and understand God?
We have already been reconciled through the resurrection of Christ. Now what we have to do is CHOOSE the right path. God’s word tells you what the right path is, it’s just that we don’t want to listen to it at times.
We must STOP …..
Conforming to the patterns of this world
We must START…
Transforming by the renewing of our minds
What is a renewed mind?
There are millions of options but you look at everything as brand new
What does the “Therefore,” mean in Romans 12?
- In conclusion
- Because of something
- This is why I do what I do
What is Paul basing his claim on in Romans 12?
- God’s perfect creation
- God’s forgiveness through his grace and mercy
God’s gifts are _____________
Irrevocable
What is the Body of Christ concept?
- (Foot and Ear example that he brought up in class)
- A foot isn’t going to hear and and an ear isn’t going to walk. Meaning, we all have a very specific functioning in the body of Christ that only we can fully pursue.
- Someone else cannot do your calling!
- Working together to do what God has called us to do.
How do you sharpen and apply your gifts?
By having faith
What does sharpening mean?
Discipline
What does the world say about what you should do with your life?
Do whatever you want to do
What does God say about what you should do with your life?
Renew your mind and discipline yourself
What is secular individualism?
It says you can be on your own and practice selfishness and THEN connect with others
- creates disorder
- false
If you are a critic _____ is the one who has to change
You
Purpose of Romans 11
God prided even though people were disobedient and obstinacy
What is out job/role?
Evangelism- Love God, love others
What does it mean when you’re living for yourself?
You are worshipping the false god
What is the spirit of stupor?
Eyes that can’t see and ears that can’t hear
When you love discipline, you love _________
Knowledge
What is throwing of the Ingrafted branches ?
You are responsible for your own life.
-we are broken in our original life with God but we can be reconciled through the Ingrafted branch
What is arrogance
Broken in stupor and you think you’re living but you’re really just dying.
Why is “Fear of the Lord the beginning of all knowledge?”
You’re afraid of being stupid and not filtering your problems through the word of God.
What does the “fear” mean?
Concept of making sure you are following his authority and not your own.
What is kindness?
Opportunity to live for God.
What does sternness mean?
If you chose to be stupid, there’s going to be consequences
What is mercy?
The ability to love has been given to us by God through our gifts.
Main point in Romans 11?
Gods gifts and calls are irrevocable.
