Week 3: The New Life
If we accept Jesus, why would God now be unjust to still punish us?
Because we aren't guilty anymore of judgment.
Is the law now sinful because of Jesus?
Nah dude
As Christians, is sin a part of who we are, or separate, simply living in the same place?
It's a separate thing within us, like an unwanted roommate.
What are Romans 9, 10, and 11 about?
What is "edification"?
Spiritual growth or moral growth.
What does it mean to be dead to our old selves?
That we no longer live for ourselves and our own desires, but for God and His kingdom.
What is our identity before and after Jesus?
We are sinners or slaves to sin, then we become adopted sons or daughters of God (or even "slaves to God").
What harms our "immune system" (the Holy Spirit) that we need?
Bad habits and practices that limit the Holy Spirit's work within you.
What does it mean for us to, "Learn from Israel's disobedience"?
We've learned like a bajillion lessons of what to do and what not to do because of the examples of the Jews.
What does it mean to be a "living sacrifice"?
To be dead in our sins, yet alive through the Spirit, living for God.
What is the wage of sin, and what is the gift of God?
Death, eternal life in Jesus
What's one way that you can tell whether or not you are a new creation in Christ?
Do you love it when you sin/break God's law, or do you hate it?
How did Natha describe the separate entity of sin in the video for this week?
Sin is like a bacteria that blocks you from the abundant life.
What is, "God's sovereign election"?
God's choice. (and his authority to choose)
What is practice always connected to?
Doctrine.
What did Natha say sin can't tempt and dominate?
A dead body.
What does the law help us identify?
Sin. Basically, it helps us see what is considered right and what is wrong in God's eyes.
If we all have this bacteria (sin) still living separately within us, how come not all Christians seem weak and sick?
Because the Holy Spirit puts down the sin within us. The stronger Christians are the ones who've given the most space in their lives for the Holy Spirit to work.
What does it mean for the gentiles to be a "wild olive branch" that was "grafted" onto the tree?
Even though we weren't God's chosen people, He opened a way for us to be reconnected to Him through Jesus.
If we're not careful, how would we cause our brother or sister in Christ to "stumble"?
By doing anything that hinders their walk with Jesus.
If Jesus died in our place, how can we also have died?
If it's not me when I sin since I'm new in Jesus, why am I still responsible for that sin?
Because sin still lives in the body we're responsible for. Sin happens when we don't steward our bodies well.
How does a Christian enable themselves to be led by the Spirit?
To let go and let God. Simply give everything to Him in your everyday life, and you'll be led by the Spirit.
What does it mean for the church to "provoke the Jews to jealousy?"
We've received what was promised for the Jews. By seeing us, we hope the Jews realize that Jesus was the true Messiah and turn to Him.
What does it mean to accept one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters?
Never brings someone down for being new. Don't die on every hill like "what to wear to church" or church music, but teach them the most important things like the death and resurrection of Jesus, the new life, etc.