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
What was the primarily motivation of the Jewish leaders ?
To maintain their power
Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus body to?
Joseph of arimathea
Which Jewish leader clearly believed Jesus was the messiah, based upon the evidence of his presence at claiming Jesus body?
Nicodemus
What are the six ways Pilate tired to absolve himself from accepting responsibility for Jesus being sentenced to death?
- Deny there was even a problem (sends him to Herod)
- Offer an appeasing compromise( the choice of Jesus or barrabas)
- Flogged
- Giving Jesus to the Jewish leaders
- Washing his hands of responsibility
- The sign above the cross
What was Pilates primary motivation to set Jesus free ?
To keep peace
What is the primary reason Pilate had fear?
The emotion of the Holy Spirit
How did Jesus calm Pilates fear?
By communicating that the Jewish leaders were ultimately responsible
Who warned Pilate not to have anything to do with jesus?
His wife
Why did the Jewish leaders say was their king?
Caesar
What sign did Pilate place on Jesus cross?
King of the Jews
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the Jewish people?
Arabic
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the culture of the day?
Greek
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the intellectuals , wealthy and powerful of the day ?
Latin
What type of thinking do we display when we follow Christ
An attitude of humility that seeks to develop our talents and use them for others
What type of thinking do we display when we follow Jewish leaders?
An attitude of arrogance that will protect our selfish desires at all costs
What type of thinking do we have when we follow pilate?
An attitude of compromising in order to protect and promise oneself
