Test: Romans 9 Flashcards
When your goal is to please God, you have faith in the
acceptance of the consequences (even if/when they make you uncomfortable)
According to Romans 9:16 God’s justice “does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on
Gods mercy
What is the teaching in Romans 9 when referencing Pharaoh followed by Romans 9:20 “But who are you, O man, to talk back to God”?
That “you” do not have the wisdom or knowledge to comprehend the reasons why God hardens Pharaoh’s heart or any part of His creation – there are two contrasting attitudes/perspectives to understand:
a. Asking God why with a desire to learn (positive)
b. Talking back to God as if your point of view is righteous (negative)
What is the stumbling stone?
The belief that we can praise God or earn God’s praise through our efforts (or works)
The Gentiles received righteousness through what?
Faith
The people of Israel did not receive righteousness, why?
Because they tried to gain it through works
What is the definition of sovereignty?
Freedom from external control
Why was Pharaoh given has an example of God’s sovereignty?
Because God has the freedom to choose what to do with His creation and all that He created
Why do Christians have a unique understanding of sovereignty?
Because a Christian understands that in order to be FREE from the external control of sin (selfishness), we have to willingly GIVE UP our freedom of choosing to be selfish and be obedient to God
What was the class lesson taught in regards to the relationship between liberty and equality?
Liberty and Equality cannot be experienced together; they are OPPOSITE FORCES_____
a. As the liberty (freedom people have to do what they want) rises, the equality of everyone’s condition falls (because some will benefit from their freedom that others won’t be able to benefit from).
b. As the equality of the condition of people rises, the liberty of people to whatever they want decreases due to having to conform to the rules that apply to all.
