Romans 5
According to Romans 5:1-2, what results come from being justified by faith (Think easy)
According to Romans 6:4, baptism symbolizes more than washing away sin - what does it represent spiritually?
Union with Christ in His death and resurrection
What example from marriage does Paul use to show freedom from the law?
A women is bound to her husband by the law while he lives, but free if she dies.
What does Paul mean by "the law of the Spirit of life" in Romans 8:2?
The new power and freedom given by the Holy Spirit through Christ.
What book comes right before Romans?
Acts
Paul Contrasts Adam and Christ in Romans 5. What does he mean by calling Christ the "second Adam"?
One man (Adam) who was disobedient made sin and death, one man (Jesus) who was obedient created Salvation/Life.
What does Paul mean by saying we are "no longer under law but under grace" (6:14)?
Not bound by the Mosaic Law, but live by God's grace and spirit
According to Romans 7:7-8, how does the law awaken sin in us?
The law reveals sin and rebellion, it shows what's wrong, but our sinful nature resists it.
In Romans 8: 5-6, what is the difference between the mind set on the flesh, and the mind set on the Spirit?
The fleshly mind leads to death; the spirit-filled ind leads to life and peace.
How many chapters are in Romans?
16
How does Paul describe the relationship between suffering and hope?
Suffering produces endurance, which produces character, which produces hope. GOD'S LOVE DOES NOT PUT US TO SHAME!!!
What metaphor does paul use to describe obedience and sin (think 50 years ago) in Romans 6:16?
Slavery - we become slaves of the one we obey, either sin leading to death or obedience leading to righteousness.
How does Paul describe the struggle between his inner being and his flesh?
Spiritual Battle, A waging War.
What is the role of the spirit in our adoption as God's children?
The spirit testifies that we are God's Children and helps us cry out to Him.
True or false paul had already visited the church in Roman when he wrote Romans
False (wrote before)
Justified - Declared Righteous and forgiven.
Saved - Delivered from God's Final Judgement, Sanctification.
In Romans 6:6, what does Paul mean when he says "our old self was crucified with Him" ?
Our sinful nature's rules and power were broken by the union with Christ's death.
What does Paul mean by the phrase, "sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me"?
Sin uses commands to provoke disobedience and guilt.
According to Romans 8:18-23, what does Paul mean when he says "creation waits with eager longing"?
Creation itself is waiting for redemption and the renewal of all things.
What's the main theme connection Romans 5-8?
Life in Christ 0 moving from sin and death to righteousness and freedom
What Theological term describes how Adam's Sin, and Christ's righteousness are each imputed in humanity?
Federal Headship/ Representative Headship
How does Paul describe the final outcome (or "fruit") of living for righteousness versus living for sin?
Righteousness leads to sanctification and eternal life; Sin leads to death.
What theological truth does Romans 7 highlight about human nature and salvation?
Humans alone will never overcome sin - deliverance comes only through Jesus Christ
How does Romans 8:29-30 describe the 'golden chain' of salvation (Gods plan...)?
The God foreknew, He predestined, Called, Justified, and Glorified, showing His sovereign plan of salvation.
Romans 8: 38-39 lists several things that can't separate us from God's love, NAME THREE OF THEM!
Death, life, angels, rulers, things present, things to come, powers, height, depth, or anything else in creation.