Romans 13 Flashcards
(32 cards)
What should Christians do if the government forces them to disobey God?
They should never allow government to force them to disobey God and must be ready to accept the consequences of their disobedience.
How do Christians interpret Romans 13 regarding government?
Christians have at least three interpretations: 1) Avoid government as much as possible. 2) Recognize separate authorities of church and state. 3) Work to improve the state morally and politically.
What is the debt of love referred to in Romans 13:8?
We are permanently in debt to Christ for His love, and we repay this debt by loving others.
Why is self-love not considered wrong according to Paul?
Self-love is not wrong; it is natural to care for oneself, and we should extend that care to our neighbors.
What does it mean to love others as ourselves?
It means actively working to ensure that others’ needs are met, including issues of social justice.
What law supersedes both religious and civil laws for Christians?
The law of love supersedes both religious and civil laws.
What do the night and day refer to in Romans 13:12-14?
The night refers to the present evil time, and the day refers to the time of Christ’s return.
What should Christians do regarding dissension and jealousy?
They should recognize that these attitudes are listed alongside gross sins and avoid them.
What does Romans 13:12 encourage us to do?
Put on the armor of light and behave decently, avoiding deeds of darkness.
Romans 13:12-14
How should we treat those with weak faith according to Romans 14:1?
Accept him without passing judgment on disputable matters.
Romans 14:1
What does Romans 14:2 say about eating habits?
One man’s faith allows him to eat everything, while another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables.
Romans 14:2
What should we remember about judging others according to Romans 14:4?
We should not judge someone else’s servant; they will stand or fall to their own master.
Romans 14:4
What is the significance of living and dying to the Lord as stated in Romans 14:7-8?
Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Romans 14:7-8
What does Romans 14:9 explain about Christ’s purpose?
Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.
Romans 14:9
How do we clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ according to Romans 13:14?
By identifying with Christ through baptism and exemplifying His qualities.
Romans 13:14; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians 4:24-32
What is weak faith as described in Romans 14:1?
Immature faith that has not developed the strength to withstand external pressures.
Romans 14:1
What does Romans 14:1 suggest about differences of opinion in the church?
Differences should be accepted and handled with love, not feared or avoided.
Romans 14:1
What principle should guide our interactions regarding faith differences?
In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in everything, love.
Romans 14:1
Why might Christians avoid eating meat offered to idols?
To avoid a guilty conscience, especially if they have a history of idol worship.
Romans 14:2
What does Romans 13:12 encourage us to do?
Put on the armor of light and behave decently, avoiding deeds of darkness.
Romans 13:12-14
How should we treat those with weak faith according to Romans 14:1?
Accept him without passing judgment on disputable matters.
Romans 14:1
What does Romans 14:2 say about eating habits?
One man’s faith allows him to eat everything, while another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables.
Romans 14:2
