Bible Test 10/22 Flashcards
(22 cards)
3 apologetic arguments found in Romans
Paul, prophecy, cosmological, teleological
What does “orgay” mean
wrath
In what three ways has sin affected knowledge?
Suppressed, Rejected, and Perverted it
What is the cosmological argument?
The cause of the universe (it must have a creator-God)
What is the teleological argument?
The world has a created order and design, so it must have an orderer and designer
What did God give man over to according to Romans 1?
Their sinful desires (uncleanliness, idolatry, vices, depravity)
What is the main theme of Romans 1:1-3:20
Condemnation
Is Paul really teaching faith by works? Why not?
No, the actions listed and produced by salvation by faith. We should strive to do those actions out of obedience to God
What were false assumptions the Jews had about themselves?
That they possessed, protected, and provided truth
What does “Tzedakah” mean
faithfulness or righteousness
What is the big difference between Romans 1 and 2?
The law; Romans 1 is to people without the law (Gentiles), Romans 2 is to people with the law (Jews)
How does Paul view the Mosaic Law to the Jews?
He thinks they treat it hypocritically. It is a gift of God to the Jews, but they need a Savior
How has sin corrupted nature? How will the New Heaven and New Earth restore nature?
Death, work the land, darkened thinking; It will have no sin, no death, and peace
What two “opposing” characteristics can both be found in Christ’s life, death, and resurrection?
Divine holiness (justice) and divine mercy
What does “dikaioumenoi” men
declared righteous
What is required in response to God’s gospel?
Faith
3 events of Abraham’s life that show how he demonstrated faith
1) Waited for a child even though his body was dead
2) Moved away from his family’s land to new land
3) Almost-Sacrificing Isaac
What are the two types of faith a person can have?
1) Confidence in a person
2) Conviction of a particular claim
In what book did God credit Abram as righteous? In what book was the Law given? Why is this significant?
Genesis 15; Exodus 20; Abram was declared righteous without the law-people can be righteous without the law
What is the main theme of Romans 4?
Faith
(Essay) How can Paul’s conversion and sufferings can be used as an apologetic for the gospel of Jesus Christ. What does the word “apostle” mean? How can Paul claim to be an apostle of Christ with the same authority as disciples?
Know about Paul’s life
Apostle means “sent one”
Paul saw the Lord
(Essay) Compare and Contrast Romans 3:1-20 and Romans 3:21-31. How can Paul see the Mosaic Law as a gift from God if nobody can live up to it? Romans 3:21 says that the Law and the Prophets testify to the righteousness of God apart from the Law; how have the law and prophets of the OT always pointed to Christ
It’s a gift of God to help the Israelites understand their sinfulness and why they need to repent.
