Romans Flashcards
To be restored back to our original state is known as
Reconciled
When we can be confident in claiming that we are pure in the eyes of God through our faith we are
Justified
The action of breaking through the separation of sin and reuniting with God is known as what?
Redeemed
Has anyone been declared righteous by following the law of God
No
How does an “I-centered” philosophy try to argue that they should be declared righteous?
By self justification
Why are we unable to boast about being justified through Jesus Christ?
Because we don’t deserve to
The name of Abrahams wife
Sarah
Sarah’s maidservant
Hagar
What was the name of the son born to the maidservant
Ishmael
What was the name of the son born to Abrahams wife
Isaac
Forefather of Islamic nation
Ishmael
Forefather of the Jewish nation
Isaac
What does Abraham’s story teach us about hope?
That even when situations seem hopeless, we still have Hope in God for we have faith that He can do what we cannot see or understand as possible
Who wrote the fable the tortoise and hare
Aesop
How does the HARE in the fable tortoise and hare illustrate a self righteous behavior?
He boasts about his speed, and finds value in it , even though he didn’t do anything to have the talent in the first place
How does the HARE in the fable of the tortoise and hare illustrate use of talent
He slept on his talent , instead of developing for the benefit of others.
How does the TORTOISE in the fable tortoise and hare illustrate faith
He has faith and hope in persevering even though it seems hopeless
How does this fable reinforce the teaching in Romans about boasting?
That we shouldn’t boast because we don’t have the right to
Why does Romans Chapter 5 and James Chapter 1 state that we are to have joy in our suffering?
Because only through the problems we find opportunity to mature
When we respond in joy to our sufferings, what action do we take?
An act of faith by persevering
When we take the action to mature what develops ?
Character
Fully complete not lacking anything
Maturity
What is the way to peace according to Romans 3 ?
Having the fear of God
What does “having the fear of God “ mean ?
An attitude of humility checking to see if we’re in alignment with God’s way instead of being arrogant in our selfishness
What is Romans 3:23 ?
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
When you live by the vertical model your value and faith is found where ?
Competition of other and comparison
When you live by the horizontal model your value and faith is found where
In God
What does it mean to be justified by faith ?
That you believe in Gods way even though you can see it
What does it mean to be justified by works
That you believe in your self and see the accomplishments
Sin entered the world through
Adam
Grace entered the world by
Jesus Christ
The law allows us to be more ___ of our sins
Aware
What increases as our sin increases?
The grace of God
What does “old self” described as dying with Christ in Romans 6
Selfish ways
What does it mean to have an eternal body ?
It has a physical beginning and end
The six ways discussed in Romans 6 that declares to live for God
- Do not let sin reign in your body
- Won’t obey the desires of sin
- Do not offer the parts of your body to sin
- Offer the parts of your body to God
- Sin will not be the master
- God will be the master
The wages of sin is
Death
The gift of God
Eternal life
What is the simplistic manner in which humans try to understand the world?
Stereotypes
What is the name given that describes the people humans surround themselves with to support their thinking?
Sycophants
What is the “wretched condition” that Jesus saves humans from?
Our eternal war with sin
Three examples from Galatians by living in the spirit ?
Love , joy, peace,
What are three examples of Galatians 5 living by the sinful nature ?
Sexual immorality, hatred, jealousy
The state in which you are pure and innocent in the eyes of God
Righteous
Who wrote the excerpt
Tolstoy
What was the authors primary point
Concept of innocence lost
“Our father in heaven “ what does this mean?
Acknowledging the existence of God
“Hallowed be your name” what does this mean?
Acknowledging the authority of God
“Your kingdom come “ what does this mean
Heaven; having eternity is a goal in life
“Your will be done” what does this mean ?
Serving others by loving God and loving others.
“On earth “ what does this mean ?
Where we serve
” as it is in heaven “ what does this mean
How we serve
“Give us today our daily bread” what does this mean ?
God provides our needs
“And forgive us our trespasses “ what does this mean?
Reminding us that we are sinful and have been forgiven
“As we forgive those who trespasses against us” what does this mean?
Reminds us that others aren’t perfect either
“Lead us not into temptation “ what does this mean?
Being self centered
“Deliver us from the evil one” what does this mean ?
the devil is real and he try’s to tempt us
What were the lessons discussed in class that Jesus’ taught prior and after the Lord’s Prayer?
Do not pray so that everyone can see you
Do not worry
Where did Paul speak to the people in Athens?
Aeropagus
What were the people in Athens “religious” towards?
The latest ideas of the day
What is the lesson taught by Paul in the Book of Acts when speaking to the people in Athens?
That the “unknown God” they heard about and built an idol to is not just one of the thoughts they’ve heard, but THE TRUTH. Explaining to them that God’s Truth is the way
What is significant about Acts 17:26 “..God determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”
That no moment is circumstantial. Each moment is created by God and the reason of each moment is clear – if we seek to understand God
What are the two invisible qualities that God has made plain to man so that they are without excuse?
Gods divine nature and eternal power
What does the above-mentioned phrase “without excuse” refer to?
There is more than an abundant amount of clear evidence for the reality of God within his creation , that we are without any excuse for choosing to reject the truth
What does Romans, Chapter 1 state that man exchanged the truth of God for?
Lies
What does Romans, Chapter 1 state that man exchanged the Creator for?
The created
How does Romans, 1:28 define what having a “depraved mind” is?
Choosing not to retain the knowledge of God
What we choose to gave our attention to
Worship
Freedom from external control
Sovereignty
Bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension
Strife
Dishonor behavior that is meant to fool or trick someone
Deceit
Desire to cause harm to someone
Malice
To make false statements that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone
Slanderer
Rude or impolite
Insolent
Having no pity , cruel and merciless
Ruthless
What is the purpose of the Old Testament?
To tell of the coming of the messiah
What was nicodemus searching for ?
The truth
How did Jesus show love to nicodemus ?
By telling him the truth
What was the Samaritan women thirsty for?
The significance and purpose found in God , not the approval and acceptance of others.
How did John the Baptist display an example of leadership?
By giving up his power and elevating Jesus
How did the Jewish leaders fail to display an example of leadership?
By holding onto their power
Why is significant about the teaching in Romans and the gospels to “not seek praises from man”?
Because others are selfish and will only use their praise and approval for their selfish reasons
Draw the I-Centered and God-Centered models and contrast the perspective of each
Draw
Draw the models on competition and co-operation, contrasting the perspective of each
Draw
16 ways of love
Patient , kind, does not envy, does not boast, not proud , not rude , not self seeking , not easily angered , keeps no records of wrong, does not delight in evil, rejoices with the truth, always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, never fails
What lesson does Paul teach in Romans regarding what happens when you judge others?
That we are judging ourselves
What happens to people who’s never heard of the gospel of Christ ?
They will be judge on what is hidden in their hearts
Why does Paul state in Romans 2:24 that “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you?
Because those believing in God are to set an example of love to others. When they don’t love, others don’t have a desire to seek out the ways of God
When tempting Jesus to turn the stone to bread, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?
Pride
When the devil used scripture versus to temp Jesus to throw himself down on the temple , what emotional ploy was the devil using for temptation ?
Mockery
When the devil offered Jesus all the kingdoms world and their splendor if Jesus would bow down to him in worship, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?
Flattery
Name the 13 parables found in Matthew
Parable of the sower, parable of the tenants, parable of the lost sheep, parable of the unmerciful servant , parables of the two sons, parable of the hidden treasure and pearl, parable of the workers in the vineyard , parable of the net , parable of the weeds, parable of the wedding banquet , parable of the ten virgins , parable of the mustard and the seed, parable of the talents
On the clear consequences of choosing to develop or waste the opportunities we are given
. Parable of the talents
? The amazing truth about how just little bit of faith an produce the wonder due to God
Parable of the mustard seed and yeast
Wisdom of living in a manner where one is able to meet the daily call of loving God and others while eagerly anticipating living in eternity with God
W The parable of the ten virgins?
That despite all being given the opportunity to partake in the glory of life, many would rather choose the comfort of remaining in the limited conditions they are in
.The parable of the wedding banquet ?
That upon Christ’s return, those who live in Christ will shine, while those who love evil will be exposed and suffer eternal separation from God
Parable of the weeds
Where the angels are described as gathering all of humanity and separating the wicked from the righteous
Parable of the net
That God will accept all people into Heaven equally the moment they repent, whether it’s at the beginning, middle, or end of their lives.
Parable of the workers in the vineyard
The recognition of the incredible value of knowing and applying God’s wisdom, rather than spending our time and talents in other selfish pursuits
Parable of the hidden treasure and pearl
That actions speak louder than words in showing who really will repent of selfishness and live by faith.
Parable of the two sons
That we have been forgiven by God and are therefore called to forgive others.
Parable of the unmerciful servant
That we are valuable to God and He seeks after us.
Parable of the lost sheep
That we are caretakers and not owners of our lives God has provided for us.
Parable of the tenants
How we receive the word of God
Parable of the sower
What did Jesus’ tell his disciples when they asked him why he taught in parables?
They contain the knowledge and secrets of heaven
In between which two parables did Jesus teach the lesson on relationship reconciliation in Matthew 18?
The parable of the lost sheep and parable of the unmerciful servant
What are the three (3) steps of relationship reconciliation described in Matthew 18?
- Go to the other and restore the relationship
- Bring one with you that the other respects to restore the relationship
- Bring it to church
