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