Quiz 6 Flashcards
Why does the start of Chapter 8 conclude that “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”?
Because through the gift of the Holy Spirit we are now able to use it to connect with Jesus and defeat sin (we would have been condemned if we were able to defeat sin on our own without the death and resurrection and subsequent power of the Holy Spirit)
Why is life by the Spirit described as being “set free”?
Set free from being slaves to the power of sin
Humans who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what?
gratifying the desires of our selfish viewpoint
Humans who live according to the Spirit have their minds set on what?
pursuing what God has for our lives
Why is Romans 8:8 a factual statement “those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God”?
because if you are focused on yourself, you cannot see the bigger plan God has for the moments of your life
What is the obligation in Romans 8:12 “Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation…”
We have the responsibility to identify our gifts, then sharpen those gifts, and then use those gifts for the needs of the age
Why does Romans 8:15 state that living by the sinful nature will result in having a “spirit of fear”?
We will be in constant competition/comparison with ourselves and others which results in “fear” of not measuring up or being knocked down
Why does Romans 8:17 describe us as “co-heirs” with Jesus?
As children of God, we are brothers and sisters of God’s Son – Jesus Christ
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”?
With eyes on eternity, any given struggle or problem isn’t worth worrying or complaining about
How does the Spirit help us in our weakness, especially in prayer?
The Holy Spirit provides us words, strength, understanding, etc. when we are unable to understand and/or express what we are going through
Explain why we are placing our hope in the glory of God?
Because no matter what the circumstances may be, we have faith that God knows the way – all we need to do is seek Him and allow His wisdom to work through us
What does it mean to be “more than a conqueror”?
In Christ, we have ALREADY conquered ALL situations, not only the ones we see ourselves in, but the ones we don’t even know we are going to encounter
List the 13 parables found in Matthew
Parable of the Sower Parable of the Tenants Parables of the Lost Sheep Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Parable of the Two Sons Parable of the Hidden Treasures/Pearl Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Parable of the Net Parable of the Weeds Parable of the Wedding Banquet Parable of the Ten Virgins Parable of the Mustard Seed/Yeast Parable of the Talents
What did Jesus’ tell his disciples when they asked him why he taught in parables ?
That they contained the knowledge of the Secrets of Heaven
On How we receive the word of God
Parable of the Sower
In the parable on receiving the Word, what are the four ways in we receive the Word ?
Taken immediately away because we are hard-headed
Has no root so the first problem makes it go away
Grows side-by-side with I-centered
Received with a heart/ mind and word
That we are caretakers and not owners of our lives God has provided for us
Parable of the Tenants
That we are valuable to God and He seeks after us
Parable of the Lost Sheep
That we have been forgiven by God and are therefore called to forgive others
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
The actions speak louder than words in showing who we really will repent of selfishness and live by faith
Parable of the Two Sons
The recognition of the incredible value of knowing and applying God’s wisdom, rather than spending our time and talents in other selfish pursuits
Parable of the Hidden Treasure/Pearl
That God will accept all people into Heaven equally the moment they repent, whether it’s at the beginning, middle, or end of their lives
Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Where the angels are described as gathering all of humanity and separating the wicked from the righteousness
Parable of the Net
That upon Christ’s return, those who live in Christ will shine, while those who love evil will be exposed and suffer eternal separation from God
Parable of the Weeds
