Romans Flashcards
Why did Paul desire to go to Rome
He wants to strengthen them
To whom was this letter written
The believers in Rome
According to Paul, how has God revealed himself to everyone
God has revealed himself to all his creation
Is there an acceptable excuse for not believing
No
List 15 evil practices of those who should be separated from God
Envy Slanders Gossipers Insolents Arrogants Boastful Ruthless God-haters Faithless Heartless Inventing ways to do evil Murder Strife Deceat Malice
How has sin affected our desires
Sin has made our desires impure
What danger do we face when we judge others
We will be judged the same way
Who will be declared righteous in God’s sight
Those who obey God’s law
As far as circumcision is concerned, who is a Jew
Of the heart, one who obeys God’s laws
List 6 characteristics of an unrighteous person
They don't seek god Their feet are swift to shed blood The poison of vipers is on their lips Tongues practice deceit Do not fear god They bring ruin and misery
What is the purpose of the law
To show us our sin
What was the first step of the Romans road
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23
Justified means
To be made right
How are we justified
Faith, Jesus Christ payed the price and gave us a gift
What do we recieve from being justified
Peace with God and access to grace
How can suffering be a good thing for us
It produces perseverance, character, and hope. Hope doesn’t disappoint us.
Step three of Romans road
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us
Romans 5:8
Because we have been reconciled with God, what are we saved from
Death and God’s wrath
Whose sin resulted in the condemnation of all
Adam
Who’s act of righteousness resulted in the righteousness of all
Jesus
If we are saved what no longer is our master
Sin
How can that be since I still sin
When you enter a relationship with Christ, sin loses its power. Now We have the power to say no
Step two of the Romans road
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
Romans 6:23
What was Paul’s greatest struggle
The struggle against his own sinful nature
Step Five of the Romans road
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
Romans 8:1
What is the difference between living according to sinful nature and living according to the spirit
Having your mindset on God
Describe three ways the Holy Spirit can help us
He can help us in our weakness
he helps us know what to pray
He can reveal God’s will for us
What things cannot separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus
Death hardships angels or demons height nor depth Any powers present and future life danger sword famine persecution Nakedness trouble
Step six of the Romans road
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord
Romans 8:38-39
What is Arminianism’s answer about election
God elects some to be saved because he knows before hand that they will choose to accept Christ
What is Calvinism’s answer about election
God chooses some but not others for reasons we cannot understand. he is wise. this may seem unfair but we cannot see the big picture. humans bound in sin do not naturally seek God until his grace enables them to choose God
What is corporate elections answer about election
God elected Jesus so all those who are in Christ by faith share that election
Why have many Jews not obtained righteousness
They have not believed in Jesus as the savior
According to verses 9 and 10 how is someone to be saved
Confess and believe in your heart that Jesus is our savior
Step four of the Romans road
That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you will be saved
Romans 10:9
From which tribe of Israel was Paul descended
Benjamin
When will Israel be saved
When Jesus returns
How does Paul compare the church to the human body
Church has many special parts that benefit the whole body
List seven examples of actions that exhibit sincere love
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love, faithful in prayer, honor one another above yourselves, be sincere, be joyful in hope, practice hospitality, be patient in affliction
Why must we be obedient to governing authorities
They were established by God
What reason does Paul give for not passing judgment on others
We belong to God and he is the judge
What makes a person’s view holy and acceptable to the Lord
If it is for the Lord he is accepting it
What can we look forward to find in the Old Testament Scriptures
It teaches us encouragement, hope, and endurance
Why did Paul plan to visit Rome at that time
It was a new area in which to preach
What did he ask the believers in Rome to pray for
Safe passage with joy and refreshment
What did Paul urge them to watch out for
Those who cause division and put obstacles in the way of faith
Who physically wrote this letter to the Romans for Paul
Tertius
Does verse 2:7 mean that good works save us
No but our choices have consequences
What does Romans 3:23 exclude all from according to verse 27
Boasting
Was Abraham judged as being righteous before or after circumcision was introduced
Before
What then was the reason Abraham was judged to be righteous
HIs faith made him righteous
Why was this an important point for Paul to make
Abraham was called righteous before the law was made
why were the words it was credited to him written
So that we may know what a righteous person is
