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Test 9 Flashcards

1
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In Romans 12:1 what is described as being a living sacrifice for God?

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Offering our bodies and minds

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In Romans 12:2 it states “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world” - what is the pattern of
this world?

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To be self-centered

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3
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In Romans 12:2, Paul states that you will be transformed by the renewing of what?

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Your mind

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In Romans 12:1-2, the lesson that Paul teaches is that you will be able to do what ACT when you are
renewed?

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Test and approve God’s Will

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What is the threefold way God’s will is described in Romans 12:2?

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Good, Pleasing, and perfect

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In Romans 12:3-8, why does Paul use the human body to describe the spiritual gifts that each of us have?

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To show that each of us are uniquely valuable and each of us have a unique role to play (for instance the
ear’s job isn’t to smell, the eye’s job isn’t to hear, etc.)

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Is there something humans can do to earn or acquire these gifts?

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No

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Is there anything humans can do to have these gifts taken away?

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No

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In Romans 12:5, what does Paul state that each member of our body belongs to?

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One another

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What is meant by love that must be “sincere” in Romans 12:9?

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Real, not phony or to make it “look like”
you really care so that you will be considered “good”

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What are six (6) of the ways that Paul describes “sincere love” in Romans 12:9-11? person who has been “transformed by the renewing of their mind” looks like:

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a. Hate what is evil
b. Cling to what is good
c. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love
d. Honor one another above yourselves
e. Never be lacking in zeal
f. Keep your spiritual fervor in serving the Lord

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12
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In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are to be joyful in:

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Hope

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In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are to be patient in:

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Affliction

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In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are to be faithful in:

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Prayer

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15
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In Romans 12:13, Paul teaches that relief from dwelling on our problems and worries is found in what
action?

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Sharing with people in need and practicing hospitality

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16
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Why do the actions in Romans 12:13 release us from dwelling in problems and worry?

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Because we are
focused on others instead of ourselves

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17
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In Romans 12:20, why are you “heaping burning coals” on your enemy if you feed them or give them something to drink?

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Because they are expecting you to compete, argue, or judge them…

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18
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How does Romans 12 teach us to overcome evil?

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With good

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When you view God in an I-centered manner, you view God and the authorities over in which two manners?

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a. They will be able to get me what I want
b. They will prevent me from getting what I want

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When you view God and authority in a God-centered manner, you view God and the authorities your under in what manner?

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As an opportunity to understand my purpose in any given situation

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21
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Choosing to view God and authority in an I-centered manner is an act of ___________________

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Disobedience

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22
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Choosing to view God and authority in a God-centered manner is an act of ______________

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Obedience

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23
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Explain how your are loving yourself when you choose to be under the authority of God.

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Through the act of
acknowledging the authority of God you build confidence and are blessed in your decision-making skills. That you are Created by God, uniquely gifted by God, called by God, and need the saving grace of Jesus Christ to overcome you self-centeredness (sin).

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24
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Explain how your are condemning yourself when you choose NOT to be under the authority of God.

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You are creating conflict in your life due to the beliefs (and actions) that life’s situations & people in them are all about YOU! This pattern of conflict creates negative consequences due to poor decisions, as well as insecurity about your decision- making skills.

25
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Explain how each moment in your life provides a clear purpose on what role you are to perform under God’s guidance.

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Each moment had a clear opportunity to recognize what role you are currently in (son/daughter; brother/sister; student; friend; teammate; employee; etc.) and the subsequent obligations to successfully fill that role

26
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Why is choosing to act in an I-centered manner described in Romans 13 as living in darkness?

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Because you can only see what you want/don’t want and are unable to see all that God has for you. (you’ll see others only for what they can do for you).

27
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Why is choosing to act in a God-centered manner described in Romans 13 as putting on the armor of light?

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Because all is possible through God, and He protects you from the darkness of hopelessness (you’re able to see others as God sees them).

28
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According to Romans 13, what is the “continuing debt” that we owe one another?

A

To serve on another in love

29
Q

What is the three-step process that we all go through upon trusting God’s teaching that He has blessed us all with
irrevocable gifts?

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a. To identify the gift
b. To sharpen the gift
c. To apply the gift for the needs of our age

30
Q

When we choose to follow God and authority in a God-centered manner, what is the scriptural advisement given on
how to critique the people and problems we encounter? Write the verse and the three-step process:

A

a. The goal is relationship reconciliation. The verse is Matthew 18:15-17
b. Step 1: Go to the person directly and privately to resolve the issue.
c. Step 2: Bring someone with you that the other person trusts and respects to resolve the issue.
d. Step 3: Bring it up to an individual/body who has the authority to making a ruling to resolve the issue.

31
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Why is our ability to see a problem unique?

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Because it is an opportunity to apply our God-given gifts to the needs of the age (When God shows you a need, it is because you have the gifts necessary to fill that need).

32
Q

What action are we performing when we contribute to being a solution to the needs of our age?

A

Serving

33
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When we choose to view God and authority in an I-centered manner, what are the two circumstances that makes our
negative criticism sound valid?

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a. There’s an obvious problem
b. Our solution can’t be tested

34
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Why are orgies, drunkenness, sexual immorality, debauchery, dissension, and jealousy examples of choosing the “deeds of darkness” over the armor of light?

A

These are self-serving deeds we try to keep hidden.

35
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Why does Paul state in Romans 13:11 that “now is the time to wake up from your slumber”?

A

Once you accept truth, there is no reason to remain in darkness.

36
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Why does Paul advise in Romans 14 not to pass judgment on one another in disputable matters?

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

37
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What is the purpose of Romans 14:7-8?

A

To remind us of unity with God and others

38
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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”?

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

39
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Why does Paul repeat the warning against passing judgment?

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

40
Q

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

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

41
Q

Paul concludes by stating that the kingdom of God is of

A

Righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

42
Q

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 (2) goals?

A

a. Peace
b. Mutual edification

43
Q

What is he doubting?

A

His faith in God and his call to love God and love others.

44
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What is he eating?

A

The self-centered philosophy of the world.

45
Q

What action does Romans 15 describe as making us weak?

A

Pleasing ourselves

46
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What action does Romans 15 describe as making us strong?

A

Serving others

47
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Why do we condemn ourselves by what we approve?

A

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.

48
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In Romans 15, what two (2) actions are the strong in faith called to do in regards to those who are weak?

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a. Bear with the failings of the weak
b. Do not please ourselves.

49
Q

What two (2) ways do you please yourself when not bearing with the failings of the weak?

A

a. Think you’re better than them
b. You prey on their weakness

50
Q

When we don’t listen to that advice in regards to our own weakness, what emotional state are we in
danger of falling into?

A

Manic Depression

51
Q

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

A

To teach us

52
Q

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

A

Bring unity

53
Q

What two (2) manners are we to accomplish the goal of the purpose of the church?

A

a. Endurance
b. Encouragement

54
Q

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

A

He
accepted us in love – just the way we are; as sinners (self-centered individuals who did not seek God, nor appreciate
all that God has done for them).

55
Q

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

A

Joy and Peace

56
Q

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

A

Proclaiming the gospel of god

57
Q

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

A

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

58
Q

In Romans 16 Paul urges us to watch out for people who promote acting contrary to the teaching you have learned – what two (2) manners do people promote this?

A

a. Cause divisions b. Put obstacles in your way

59
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What two (2) methods do people use when deceiving the minds of the naïve?

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a. Smooth talk b. Flattery

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