Romans Flashcards
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To be restored back to our original state is known as
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Reconciled
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When we can be confident in claiming that we are pure in the eyes of God through our faith we are
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Justified
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The action of breaking through the separation of sin and reuniting with God is known as what?
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Redeemed
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Has anyone been declared righteous by following the law of God
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No
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How does an “I-centered” philosophy try to argue that they should be declared righteous?
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By self justification
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Why are we unable to boast about being justified through Jesus Christ?
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Because we don’t deserve to
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The name of Abrahams wife
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Sarah
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Sarah’s maidservant
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Hagar
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What was the name of the son born to the maidservant
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Ishmael
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What was the name of the son born to Abrahams wife
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Isaac
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Forefather of Islamic nation
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Ishmael
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Forefather of the Jewish nation
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Isaac
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What does Abraham’s story teach us about hope?
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That even when situations seem hopeless, we still have Hope in God for we have faith that He can do what we cannot see or understand as possible
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Who wrote the fable the tortoise and hare
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Aesop
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How does the HARE in the fable tortoise and hare illustrate a self righteous behavior?
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He boasts about his speed, and finds value in it , even though he didn’t do anything to have the talent in the first place
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How does the HARE in the fable of the tortoise and hare illustrate use of talent
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He slept on his talent , instead of developing for the benefit of others.
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How does the TORTOISE in the fable tortoise and hare illustrate faith
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He has faith and hope in persevering even though it seems hopeless
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How does this fable reinforce the teaching in Romans about boasting?
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That we shouldn’t boast because we don’t have the right to
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Why does Romans Chapter 5 and James Chapter 1 state that we are to have joy in our suffering?
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Because only through the problems we find opportunity to mature
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When we respond in joy to our sufferings, what action do we take?
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An act of faith by persevering
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When we take the action to mature what develops ?
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Character
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Fully complete not lacking anything
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Maturity
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What is the way to peace according to Romans 3 ?
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Having the fear of God
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What does “having the fear of God “ mean ?
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An attitude of humility checking to see if we’re in alignment with God’s way instead of being arrogant in our selfishness
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What is Romans 3:23 ?
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
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When you live by the vertical model your value and faith is found where ?
Competition of other and comparison
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When you live by the horizontal model your value and faith is found where
In God
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What does it mean to be justified by faith ?
That you believe in Gods way even though you can see it
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What does it mean to be justified by works
That you believe in your self and see the accomplishments
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Sin entered the world through
Adam
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Grace entered the world by
Jesus Christ
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The law allows us to be more ___ of our sins
Aware
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What increases as our sin increases?
The grace of God
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What does "old self" described as dying with Christ in Romans 6
Selfish ways
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What does it mean to have an eternal body ?
It has a physical beginning and end
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The six ways discussed in Romans 6 that declares to live for God
1. Do not let sin reign in your body
2. Won't obey the desires of sin
3. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin
4. Offer the parts of your body to God
5. Sin will not be the master
6. God will be the master
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The wages of sin is
Death
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The gift of God
Eternal life
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What is the simplistic manner in which humans try to understand the world?
Stereotypes
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What is the name given that describes the people humans surround themselves with to support their thinking?
Sycophants
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What is the “wretched condition” that Jesus saves humans from?
Our eternal war with sin
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Three examples from Galatians by living in the spirit ?
Love , joy, peace,
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What are three examples of Galatians 5 living by the sinful nature ?
Sexual immorality, hatred, jealousy
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The state in which you are pure and innocent in the eyes of God
Righteous
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Who wrote the excerpt
Tolstoy
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What was the authors primary point
Concept of innocence lost
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"Our father in heaven " what does this mean?
Acknowledging the existence of God
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"Hallowed be your name" what does this mean?
Acknowledging the authority of God
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"Your kingdom come " what does this mean
Heaven; having eternity is a goal in life
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"Your will be done" what does this mean ?
Serving others by loving God and loving others.
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"On earth " what does this mean ?
Where we serve
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" as it is in heaven " what does this mean
How we serve
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"Give us today our daily bread" what does this mean ?
God provides our needs
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"And forgive us our trespasses " what does this mean?
Reminding us that we are sinful and have been forgiven
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"As we forgive those who trespasses against us" what does this mean?
Reminds us that others aren't perfect either
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"Lead us not into temptation " what does this mean?
Being self centered
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"Deliver us from the evil one" what does this mean ?
the devil is real and he try's to tempt us
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What were the lessons discussed in class that Jesus’ taught prior and after the Lord’s Prayer?
Do not pray so that everyone can see you
| Do not worry
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Where did Paul speak to the people in Athens?
Aeropagus
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What were the people in Athens “religious” towards?
The latest ideas of the day
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What is the lesson taught by Paul in the Book of Acts when speaking to the people in Athens?
That the “unknown God” they heard about and built an idol to is not just one of the thoughts they’ve heard, but THE TRUTH. Explaining to them that God’s Truth is the way
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What is significant about Acts 17:26 “..God determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”
That no moment is circumstantial. Each moment is created by God and the reason of each moment is clear – if we seek to understand God
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What are the two invisible qualities that God has made plain to man so that they are without excuse?
Gods divine nature and eternal power
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What does the above-mentioned phrase “without excuse” refer to?
There is more than an abundant amount of clear evidence for the reality of God within his creation , that we are without any excuse for choosing to reject the truth
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What does Romans, Chapter 1 state that man exchanged the truth of God for?
Lies
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What does Romans, Chapter 1 state that man exchanged the Creator for?
The created
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How does Romans, 1:28 define what having a “depraved mind” is?
Choosing not to retain the knowledge of God
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What we choose to gave our attention to
Worship
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Freedom from external control
Sovereignty
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Bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension
Strife
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Dishonor behavior that is meant to fool or trick someone
Deceit
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Desire to cause harm to someone
Malice
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To make false statements that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone
Slanderer
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Rude or impolite
Insolent
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Having no pity , cruel and merciless
Ruthless
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What is the purpose of the Old Testament?
To tell of the coming of the messiah
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What was nicodemus searching for ?
The truth
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How did Jesus show love to nicodemus ?
By telling him the truth
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What was the Samaritan women thirsty for?
The significance and purpose found in God , not the approval and acceptance of others.
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How did John the Baptist display an example of leadership?
By giving up his power and elevating Jesus
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How did the Jewish leaders fail to display an example of leadership?
By holding onto their power
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Why is significant about the teaching in Romans and the gospels to “not seek praises from man”?
Because others are selfish and will only use their praise and approval for their selfish reasons
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Draw the I-Centered and God-Centered models and contrast the perspective of each
Draw
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Draw the models on competition and co-operation, contrasting the perspective of each
Draw
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16 ways of love
Patient , kind, does not envy, does not boast, not proud , not rude , not self seeking , not easily angered , keeps no records of wrong, does not delight in evil, rejoices with the truth, always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, never fails
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What lesson does Paul teach in Romans regarding what happens when you judge others?
That we are judging ourselves
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What happens to people who's never heard of the gospel of Christ ?
They will be judge on what is hidden in their hearts
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Why does Paul state in Romans 2:24 that “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you?
Because those believing in God are to set an example of love to others. When they don’t love, others don’t have a desire to seek out the ways of God
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When tempting Jesus to turn the stone to bread, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?
Pride
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When the devil used scripture versus to temp Jesus to throw himself down on the temple , what emotional ploy was the devil using for temptation ?
Mockery
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When the devil offered Jesus all the kingdoms world and their splendor if Jesus would bow down to him in worship, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?
Flattery
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Name the 13 parables found in Matthew
Parable of the sower, parable of the tenants, parable of the lost sheep, parable of the unmerciful servant , parables of the two sons, parable of the hidden treasure and 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 and the seed, parable of the talents
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On the clear consequences of choosing to develop or waste the opportunities we are given
. Parable of the talents
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? The amazing truth about how just little bit of faith an produce the wonder due to God
Parable of the mustard seed and yeast
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Wisdom of living in a manner where one is able to meet the daily call of loving God and others while eagerly anticipating living in eternity with God
W The parable of the ten virgins?
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That despite all being given the opportunity to partake in the glory of life, many would rather choose the comfort of remaining in the limited conditions they are in
.The parable of the wedding banquet ?
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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
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Where the angels are described as gathering all of humanity and separating the wicked from the righteous
Parable of the net
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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
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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 and pearl
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That actions speak louder than words in showing who really will repent of selfishness and live by faith.
Parable of the two sons
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That we have been forgiven by God and are therefore called to forgive others.
Parable of the unmerciful servant
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That we are valuable to God and He seeks after us.
Parable of the lost sheep
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That we are caretakers and not owners of our lives God has provided for us.
Parable of the tenants
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How we receive the word of God
Parable of the sower
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What did Jesus’ tell his disciples when they asked him why he taught in parables?
They contain the knowledge and secrets of heaven
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In between which two parables did Jesus teach the lesson on relationship reconciliation in Matthew 18?
The parable of the lost sheep and parable of the unmerciful servant
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What are the three (3) steps of relationship reconciliation described in Matthew 18?
1. Go to the other and restore the relationship
2. Bring one with you that the other respects to restore the relationship
3. Bring it to church
