Chapter 7
According to verse 1, how long is a person bound to the law?
Only as long as he lives
According to verse 1, who is no longer under condemnation?
Those who are in Christ Jesus.
What is apologetics?
It is the practice of defending our faith and belief.
Who wrote the book of Romans?
Apostle Paul
I was born into the Tribe of Levi.
I have a sister named Mirriam and a brother named Aaron.
God spoke to me through a burning bush.
I’m known for parting the Red Sea.
Who am I?
Moses
According to verse 4, you have died to the law through what?
The body of Christ
What is the difference between setting your mind on the flesh and setting your mind on the spirit?
Flesh: Following sinful desires and living for oneself rather than God
Spirit: Depending on the Holy Spirit and seeking to live according to God's will
What is a leadership characteristic?
Initiative, obedient/obedient heart, servanthood, burdened
Which king in the Bible was known for being the wisest man?
King Solomon
My parents are Zechariah and Elizabeth.
I lived in the wilderness and ate locusts and wild honey.
I prepared the way for Jesus.
I was beheaded because I rebuked Herod Antipas for marrying his brother’s wife.
Who am I?
John the Baptist
What is the purpose of the law?
The purpose of the law is to reveal what sin is. The commandment is holy, righteous and good. But it does not save us, rather it shows our need for a savior.
How should the hope of future glory change the way believers respond to suffering?
We should put our hope and trust in God, knowing that our suffering is temporary and cannot compare to the glory He has promised us.
What are the three types of context?
Historical, Cultural and Literary
Which prophet confronted David after David's sin involving Bathsheba and Uriah?
Prophet Nathan
I was a Jewish orphan raised by my cousin, Mordecai.
I became queen of the Persian Empire.
I risked my life by approaching the king to save my people from Haman’s plot to destroy them.
Who am I?
Esther
Explain what Paul means when he says “The very commandment that promised life proved to be death to me.
It means that God's commandment was intended to lead to life, but because of sin, it resulted in death. God's law is good, but sin uses the law to expose our transgressions and ultimately brings death.
According to verse 15, how does receiving the spirit of adoption change our relationship with God?
Through Christ, our relationship with God is no longer characterized by slavery and fear but by being adopted as His children. The Holy Spirit assures us that we belong to God and allows us to approach Him confidently as our Father.
Why should we identify the individuals present in the text?
It helps us build our thesis by knowing the context of what is said and what is happening, as well as learning the original audience.
What type of branches did the people spread and wave as Jesus entered Jerusalem on a colt?
Palm branches
I left Bethlehem because of a famine and moved to the country of Moab.
I am the wife of Elimelech and the mother of two sons.
After the passing of my husband and two sons, I was left with my two daughter-in-laws, Orpah and Ruth.
Who am I?
Naomi
Fill in the blank for Romans 7:19-20 (ESV). “For I __ ___ __ ___ ____ _ ____, but ___ ____ _ __ ___ ____ __ ____ _ ____ __ doing. Now __ _ __ ____ _ __ ___ ____, __ __ __ ______ _ ___ __ __, but ___ ____ _____ ______ __.”
“For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me.”
Romans 7:19-20
How does Paul describe the progression of God's saving work in verses 29–30? Name all five actions in order.
Foreknew → Predestined → Called → Justified → Glorified
How many persons are in the Trinity? And why is that important to our faith?
There are three persons (God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit), it is important because they have their own roles in the redemption of humanity. The reason for having three beings and one essence is so that it paves the way to humanity about holding very different roles and responsibilities yet they are all still equal.
What is the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel?
Samaria
I was both the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High.
I blessed Abraham, and he gave me a tenth of everything.
In the book of Hebrews, my priesthood is compared to that of the Son of God.
Who am I?
Melchizedek