Romans 14-16

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

The purpose of Romans 14:7-8

Answer 2

To remind us of unity with God and others

Question 3

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”?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Why does Paul repeat the warning against passing judgment?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Righteousness, peace, and joy

Question 7

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?

Answer 7

Peace

Mutual edification

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

1. His faith in God and his call to love God and love others.
2. The self-centered philosophy of the world.

Question 9

What action does Romans 15 describe as making us weak?

Answer 9

Pleasing ourselves

Question 10

What action does Romans 15 describe as making us strong?

Answer 10

Serving others

Question 11

Why do we condemn ourselves by what we approve?

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Bear with the failings of the weak

Do not please ourselves.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Think you’re better than them

You prey on their weakness

Question 14

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 14

Manic depression

Question 15

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

Answer 15

To teach us

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Bring unity

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Endurance

Encouragement

Question 18

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

Answer 18

As sinners

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Joy and peace

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Proclaiming the gospel of God

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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?

Answer 22

Cause divisions

Put obstacles in your way

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Smooth talk

Flattery

Question 24

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

Answer 24

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