Romans 8 Flashcards
Human live according to the spirit have their minds set on
Loving God and others
Humans living according to the nature of sin
Their selfish desires
Why does it state as fact in Romans 8:8 that “those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God”?
Because they are not focused on on God they are focused on their selfs
Why does Romans 8 describe us as “co heirs “ with Jesus
Because we are brothers and sisters in Christ
What is obligation in Romans 8:12
To live by the spirit
What is the significance of Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”?
That are lives are but a mist in compared to eternity - so stop complaining about the conditions of the moment.
How does the Spirit help us in our weakness, especially in prayer?
The Spirit intercedes for us in ways that we cannot express, but is exactly what we need
Explain why we are placing our hope in the glory of God?
Since we do not have the glory of God, it is something we are called to wait patiently for
What does it mean to be “more than a conqueror”?
We have already deafened what comes against us
Why does the start of Chapter 8 conclude that “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”?
The law of spirit set us free from the law of sin
What was Pilates job?
Roman governor
Did Pilate believe that Jesus was an innocent man ?
Yes
Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death ?
The Jewish leaders
What did Jesus say was his purpose of being sent to earth ?
To bring truth
What did Pilate believe about truth?
That it was relative , there is not truth