Test Romans 10 Flashcards
What does Paul mean when he says that the people are “zealous” for God, but that their zeal is not based in knowledge?
They are passionate about proving that they follow God by comparing themselves/denouncing others that don’t follow God.
Why is this attempt of understanding the proper application of “zeal” a battle of authority?
Because what we desire as the outcome of a given situation will SHOW us what authority we are following (ours or God’s
What is the natural perspective/outlook/attitude described in class on how we seek out a resolution to a given problem/hard decision/tragedy etc.?
We want the resolution to turn out the way WE think it should
What is the perspective/outlook/attitude described in class on how God teaches us to seek out a resolution to a given problem/hard decision/tragedy etc.?
We want to learn what God is teaching us
How is Romans 10:9-10 an example of worship? “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. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”
Your words are worship because they provide the following contrast:
a. When you give credit to God, you are humbly testifying (this is encouraging to others because it gives them hope to seek God)
b. When you give credit to yourself/you are self-promoting (which causes others to think they are not good enough or to seek a competitive relationship with you)
How does Romans 10:15 teach about understanding what “beautiful” looks like:
Beautiful is described as a contrast to self-centeredness:
a. It is an internal action of bringing the “good news” of God’s Word to others (cooperative and loving)_
b. Rather than an external comparison of looks (which can create competition)
Paul states that faith comes from hearing the message, and that hearing the message comes from where?
The Word of Christ
What does Paul state is the reason why the people did not “hear the message”?
Because they chose not to
What does it mean to be disobedient?
__Knowing what is right and choosing not to do it_
What is the opportunity we have to share the Love of Christ with disobedient people?
Have compassion and come along side them in encouragement (for we understand the struggle with sin and the subsequent grace and mercy of God to forgive us when we have failed in this struggle of making the choice)
What does it mean to be obstinate?
The stubborn refusal to follow God or even acknowledge the existence of God and promote to others that living for oneself is the best way to live
What is the opportunity we have to share the Love of Christ with obstinate people?
Understand that they have a false-confidence and that we are to STAND our ground in love. Do not allow oneself to be intimidated, flattered or mocked into changing our behaviors or beliefs. When we show this real confidence, we have increased the potential for obstinate one to ask how they can have this (and stop living in the insecurity of false confidence)
