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Romans 13-16 Flashcards

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Why does Paul advise in Romans 14 not to pass judgment on one another in disputable matters?

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Because our focus is not on who is right or wrong, but rather IN SHARING God’s love with others.

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What’s The purpose of Romans 14:7-8

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To remind us of unity with God and others

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Why does Paul add to that advice by stating “therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way”?

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Because we are to focus on what lifts people up, rather than what may trip them up

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Why does Paul repeat the warning against passing judgment?

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Because when you pass judgment, there’s an underlying assumption that you’re better than or higher than another (which is a lie).

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When Paul states that “the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking” what does he mean?

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The kingdom of God is about loving people, not judging the worthiness of their behaviors.

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Paul concludes by stating that the kingdom of God is of _____________, _________ and ____ in the Holy Spirit.

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Righteousness, peace, and joy

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When we have a mindset of bringing people to an understanding of the kingdom of God, we are called to make every effort to do what leads to what two goals?

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a. Peace

b. Mutual edification

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Paul states in Romans 14:23 that “the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith”

  1. What is he doubting?
  2. What is he eating?
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  1. His faith in God and his call to love God and love others.
  2. The self-centered philosophy of the world
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What action does Romans 15 describe as making us weak?

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Pleasing ourselves

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What action does Romans 15 describe as making us strong?

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Serving others

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Why do we condemn ourselves by what we approve?

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We are condemned to negative/unwanted results due to the fact that we have approved of self-centered thoughts, behaviors, words and/or actions. The desire to have positive results, but finding ourselves having negative/unwanted results are described very well in Romans 7 struggle with sin.

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In Romans 15, what two actions are the strong in faith called to do in regards to those who are weak?

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a. Bear with the failings of the weak

b. Do not please ourselves.

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What two ways do you please yourself when not bearing with the failings of the weak?

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a. Think you’re better than them

b. You prey on their weakness

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When we don’t listen to that advice in regards to our own weakness, what emotional state are we in danger of falling into?

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Maniac depression

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In Romans 15:4 it states “For everything that was written in the past was written to” do what?

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To teach us

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Romans 15:1-8 teaches that the purpose of the church is what?

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Bring unity

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What two manners are we to accomplish the goal of the purpose of the church?

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A. Endurance

B. Encouragement

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In Romans 15:7 we are advised to “accept one another, just as Christ accepted you” – how did Christ accept us?

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As sinners

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Romans 15:13 is Paul’s prayer for the God of hope to bring us all _____ and ________.

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Joy and peace

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What is the “priestly duty” that is described in Romans 15:16?

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Proclaiming the gospel of God

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In Romans 15:18 Paul testifies that he will not venture to speak of anything except what?

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That which is a testimony to what Christ has taught him and done through him

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In Romans 16 Paul urges us to watch out for people who promote acting contrary to the teaching you have learned – what two manners do people promote this?

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A. Cause divisions

B. Put obstacles in your way

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What two methods do people use when deceiving the minds of the naïve?

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A. Smooth talk

B. Flattery

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List the seven (7) items of the Armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10-18 (explain why God uses each)

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A. Belt of Truth – 1. Holds everything together 2. All other pieces build off of this foundation
B. Breastplate of Righteousness – protects our emotional state (irrational fears, manic depression, etc)
C. Shoes of Peace – directs us toward righteous places
D. Shield of Faith – protects us from outward temptations / situations
E. Helmet of Salvation – protects us from the negative thoughts & fears within our own mind.
F. Sword of the Word – Gives us the weapon we need to attack evil forces that come upon us
G. Prayer in the Spirit – The activity that roots us and gives the reason why

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What word is defined as “being able to understand a situation from another person’s perspective”?

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Empathy

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When you have an I-centered view of authority, how do you view God?

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A ruling God

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When you have a God-centered view of authority, how do you view God

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A loving God

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When you view God in an I-centered manner, you view God and the authorities over in which two manners?

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A. They will be able to get me what I want

B. They will prevent me from getting what I want

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When you view God and authority in a God-centered manner, you view God and the authorities your under in what manner?

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As an opportunity to understand my purpose in any given situation

30
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Choosing to view God and authority in an I-centered manner is an act of ___________________

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Disobedience

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Choosing to view God and authority in a God-centered manner is an act of ______________

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Obedience

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Why is choosing to act in an I-centered manner described in Romans 13 as living in darkness?

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Because you are unable to see or understand the world from outside your own self-centered viewpoint

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Why is choosing to act in a God-centered manner described in Romans 13 as putting on the armor of light?

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Because you have become aware of the grand designs and plans that God has for you beyond your selfish desires.

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According to Romans 13, what is the “continuing debt” that we owe one another?

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To love

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What is the three-step process that we all go through upon trusting God’s teaching that He has blessed us all with irrevocable gifts?

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  1. To identify the gift
  2. To sharpen the gift
  3. To apply the gift for the needs of our age
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When we choose to follow God and authority in a God-centered manner, how do we critique the people and problems we encounter?

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With empathy

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Why is our ability to see a problem unique?

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Because it is an opportunity to apply our talents to the needs of the age

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What action are we performing when we contribute to being a solution to the needs of our age?

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Serving

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When we choose to follow God and authority in an I-centered manner, what are the two circumstances that makes our negative criticism sound valid?

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A. There’s an obvious problem

B. Our solution can’t be tested

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Why are orgies, drunkenness, sexual immorality, debauchery, dissension, and jealousy examples of choosing the “deeds of darkness” over the armor of light?

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These are deeds we try to keep hidden

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Why does Paul state in Romans 13:11 that “now is the time to wake up from your slumber”?

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Once you accept truth, there is no reason to remain in darkness.

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In James, Chapter 4 the teaching on “Boasting About Tomorrow” states that an individual with an I-centered view will make what type of statement going into each day?

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I will do this or that today

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In James, Chapter 4 the teaching on “Boasting About Tomorrow” states that an individual with an God-centered view will make what type of statement going into each day?

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If it is God’s will I will do this or that today…….

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What are the five (5) laws outlined in James 4 that provides us an outline on how to live in a God-centered manner.

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A. Don’t put off until tomorrow what can be done today
B. Don’t allow too much planning to make you miss out on the call of the present
C. Don’t worry (God has all in control)
D. Humble yourself (avoid self-importance and the comparison trap – which leads to arrogance/depression)
E. Life is but a mist (since life is short, have priorities that reflect your awareness of this)

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Why is the conclusion in Romans 13:11 that “our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed” an absolute truth?

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Because each day, is one day closer to the time we die and go the Heaven

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What system did the Jewish Leaders have in place to manipulate the people?

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A religion that stated it was for the people, but really it was a set of rules designed to control the people.

47
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Why were Jesus’ actions a threat to the Jewish system?

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He didn’t require adherence to their rules in order to be receive the love of God.

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What decision did the Jewish Leaders and chief priests make in order to deal with the amount of people following Jesus?

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Decided to kill Jesus

49
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What additional decision did the Jewish Leaders and chief priests make that further showed the depths they would go to in order to have the people stop following Jesus?

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Decided to kill Lazarus

50
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What is the purpose of the Old Testament?

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To tell of the coming messiah

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Upon Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, why were the people spreading their cloaks and freshly cut branches on the road?

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It was a testimony that the people believed that Jesus was the Messiah

52
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Upon entering Jerusalem, how did the request by the Greeks show a genuine response to Jesus’ authority?

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The want to know more about the teachings of Christ, which shows they value His authority to teach

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When Jesus overturned the tables and cleared the Temple of the money-changers, buyers and sellers, why didn’t the money-changers, buyers, and sellers challenge Him or try to stop Him?

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True authority doesn’t need to declare itself. The buyers and sellers knew they were wrong

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What are the three (3) lessons learned from the buyers and sellers response to Jesus?

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A. Jesus doesn’t follow the authority established by humans
B. Jesus “smashes” the systems created by humans
C. Jesus opens our eyes to the Truth that we are to follow His system, not humans

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How did the blind and lame show support of Jesus’ authority?

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By coming to him and being healed

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After Jesus cleared the Temple, why were the chief priests indignant over the children shouting in the Temple area “Hosanna to the Son of David”?

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Because even little children were declaring Jesus’ authority over theirs – the children are the future

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When the Jewish Leaders challenged Jesus in Matthew 21 by asking “by what authority” and “by who’s authority” are you doing these things, what was the motivation of the Jewish Leaders?

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Self-centered (to maintain their power)

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What was the question Jesus posed to them?

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John’s Baptism, was it from Heaven or by men?

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What are the two problems the Jewish Leaders had if they answered the question?

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A. If they said from Heaven, then they would have to accept John’s testimony of Jesus as the Messiah
B. If they said from men, they would have a revolt by the people who accepted John as a prophet

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What is the lesson taught by Jesus’ refusal to answer the Jewish Leaders question on authority?

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Reinforces the Truth that we are to follow God, not the manipulative system of humans.

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