Romans 8 Flashcards
Humans who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what ?
Their selfish desires
Humans who live according to the Spirit have their minds set on what ?
Loving God/others
Why does it state as fact in Romans 8:8 that “those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God
Because they are not focused on God , they are focused on themselves
Why does Romans 8 describe us as “co-heirs” with Jesus?
Because we have been reconciled to God as brothers and sisters of Christ
What is the obligation in Romans 8:12 “Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation
To live by the Spirit
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”
That are lives are but a mist in compared to eternity – so stop complaining about the conditions of the moment.
How does the Spirit help us in our weakness, especially in prayer?
The Spirit intercedes for us in ways that we cannot express, but is exactly what we need
Explain why we are placing our hope in the glory of God?
Since we do not have the glory of God, it is something we are called to wait patiently for
What does it mean to be “more than a conqueror”?
We have ALREADY defeated whatever may come against us
Why does the start of Chapter 8 conclude that “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”?
Because the law of the spirit set us free from the law of sin
What was Pilate’s job?
Roman Governor
Did Pilate believe that Jesus was an innocent man?
Yes
Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death?
Jewish leaders
What did Jesus say was His purpose of being sent to Earth?
To bring truth
What did Pilate believe about truth?
That is is relative
What was the primary motivation of the Jewish leaders?
To maintain their power
Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus’ body to?
Joseph of Arimathea
Which Jewish leader clearly believed Jesus was the Messiah, based upon the evidence of his presence at claiming Jesus’ body?
Nicodemus
Six ways of pilate’s justification
- Sent Jesus to Herod
- The choice of Jesus or barrabas
- Flogged
- Giving Jesus to the Jewish leaders
- Washed his hands of responsibility
- The sign above Jesus
What was Pilate’s primary motivation to set Jesus free?
To keep the peace
What is the primary reason Pilate had fear?
The emotion came upon him in a foreign manner (by the Holy Spirit)
How did Jesus calm Pilate’s fear?
By communicating that the Jewish Leaders were ultimately responsible
