Romans 13 Quiz

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Ruling God

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Loving God

Question 3

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

Answer 3

• they will be able to get me what I want

- they will prevent me from getting what I want

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Opportunity to understand his purpose in any situation

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Disobedience

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Obedience

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Because we are unable to see or understand the world from our own self centered viewpoint

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

To love

Question 10

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?

Answer 10

a. To identify the gift
b. To sharpen the gift
c. To apply the gift for the needs of our age

Question 11

When we choose to follow God and authority in a God-centered manner, how do we critique the people and problems we encounter?

Answer 11

With empathy

Question 12

Why is our ability to see a problem unique?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Serving

Question 14

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?

Answer 14

a. There’s an obvious problem

b. Our solution can’t be tested

Question 15

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

Answer 15

These are deeds we try to keep hidden.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

I will do this or that today……

Question 18

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?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Decided to kill Jesus

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

Decided to kill Lazarus

Question 25

How did Judas try to manipulate the situation regarding the oil?

Answer 25

To make it look like he was concerned about “giving” to the poor, when he actually wanted to keep $ for his own greed.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

By coming to Him and being healed

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Empathy

Question 32

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”?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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?

Answer 33

Self-centered (to maintain their power)

Question 34

What was the question Jesus posed to them?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

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

Answer 35

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

Question 36

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

Answer 36

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

Question 37

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

Answer 37

When we judge, we condemn ourselves. Ultimately, little things (what we eat, which day is more holy, when and how we pray) don’t matter in sight of our goal- to evangelize and bring others to Christ by loving and serving them. If we spend our time debating these things, we act like the Jewish leaders.

Question 38

Why does Paul add to that advice by stating “therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mindnot to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way”?

Answer 38

Teach people the love of God, rather than telling them about things they shouldn’t do. We don’t need to stop doing anything to gain the love of God, so don’t tell someone they won’t receive your or God’s love until they stop their behavior.

Question 39

Why does Paul repeat the warning against passing judgment?

Answer 39

When you pass judgement on someone, there’s an underlying assumption that you think you’re better than them.

Question 40

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

Answer 40

The reason you love others isn’t because of what you get back, it’s about what you’re called to do (ultimately any reward you get from it is temporary).

Question 41

Paulconcludes by stating that the kingdom of God is of ________________, _____________, and _____ in the Holy Spirit.

Answer 41

Rightousness peace and joy

Question 42

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 things?

Answer 42

Peace and mutual edification (your goal is for you both to be successful, not for you to win)

Question 43

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

7. Whatis he doubting?
8. What is he eating?

Answer 43

• doubting faith in loving God and others

- eating the self centered philosophy of the world

Question 44

What action does Romans 15 describe as making us weak?

Answer 44

Pleasing ourselves

Question 45

. What action does Romans 15 describe as making us strong?

Answer 45

Serve others

Question 46

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

Answer 46

• bear with their failings

- not please ourselves

Question 47

What two ways do we please ourselves when not bearing with the failings of the weak?

Answer 47

• thinking you’re better than others

- preying on their weakness

Question 48

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

Answer 48

manic depression

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Teach us

Question 50

Romans 15 teaches that the purpose of the church is what?

Answer 50

Having a spirit of unity

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Endurance and encouragement

Question 52

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

Answer 52

As the selfish sinners we are

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Joy and peace

Question 54

What is the “priestly duty” that is described in Romans !5:16?

Answer 54

Proclaim the gospel of God

Question 55

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

Answer 55

What Christ has accomplished through him- Testimony and talents

Question 56

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?

Answer 56

• cause divisions

- put obstacles in people’s way

Question 57

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

Answer 57

Smooth talk and flattery

Question 58

What is the purpose of Romans 14:7-8?

Answer 58

the purpose is to say that we all belong to each other and have unity in Christ, our gifts are for the betterment of others