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What were two revolutionary (at the time) beliefs Paul taught about?
1. Righteousness comes by faith not obedience to the law! 2. Everyone, both Jew and Gentile, had equal access to salvation, salvation is not just for Jews!
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Explain the difference between confidence and boasting.
Confidence is being aware of one's strengths and weaknesses, while not bragging or hiding. Boasting focuses on self- you're always the best.
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What meaning is baptism supposed to have in your daily life?
Die to past sinful life (apathy and selfishness). Rise to present certainty of resurrection in the future.
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Explain the Paper Wad Example.
Make 3 paper wads and put them anywhere on your desk. Now you can't touch them until the end of class. Sinful nature causes you to want to touch them anyway. If this happens with paper wads, it certainly happens with God's law. God's law does not have a problem- we do.
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Explain the promise of 'No Condemnation.'
If you stay focused on Christ- you are pardoned, acquitted, and set free from sin. It is not based on how you feel.
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What was God's promise to Abraham?
He would multiply Abraham’s family as the sands of the sea- he would be the father of many nations.
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What was Adam's sin?
Eating the fruit that God had forbidden.
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Why does your baptism matter to other people?
It’s a public statement - you are on God’s team with them. (Encouragment to keep fighting against sin)
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Explain the marriage illustration.
When a couple is first married, there is not a rule book on how to be a good husband or wife. It takes time and experience to become a good husband or wife. In your 'marriage' with Christ through baptism, it is the same way. It takes time and practice to become Christ-like.
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Paul uses the term 'Abba' in Romans. What does this term mean and when did Christ use it?
A term of endearment used by small children. Christ used it while praying in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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What promise did God give to David? (Hint: It is related to God's promise to Abraham.)
David received the promise that Israel would continue as a nation.
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Why was Adam's sin such a big deal?
Adam's sin is so great because it was such a simple task. (If he can't be trusted with something simple, what can he be trusted with?)
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Explain the Medicine example about baptism.
You are pretty sick, so you take some medicine. The medicine makes you feel better, but you still have a lingering cough. The sickness no longer dominates you, but you still suffer from its effects. Sin no longer dominates you, but you still suffer from its effects.
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Explain the 10th Commandment Illustration.
The 10th Commandment points out our natural selfishness. We cannot fix this problem without God's help. By studying the Bible, we learn what God thinks in order to overcome our selfishness.
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What does it mean to be an heir of God?
God is King of kings and Lord of lords, so if you choose to be Christ-like, it means you are already a prince or princess in Heaven.
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What does it mean to 'hope against hope?'
This hope believes God’s promise even when the believer doesn’t know how the promise will be fulfilled.
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What were the three global effects of Adam's sin?
Everything dies. The ground is cursed (growing food will be very hard). Sinful nature comes into existence.
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Why does age matter concerning baptism?
If baptism is a symbol of our personal decision to identify with Jesus… then only those old enough to make a personal decision is a proper candidate for baptism.
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Explain the human-dilemma.
There is a gap between what we do and what we want to do, between what we are and what we want to be.
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Explain how God helps us when we pray.
The Holy Spirit intercedes and puts our prayers in the way that we would pray if we really knew what was best or had said the right words.
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What does the word 'Gentiles' mean?
Nations
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Explain the significance of the phrase "much more" in Romans.
Whatever you did to make the mess, God through Christ has done even more to clean up the mess and save you.
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State Paul's Paradox statement concerning slavery.
‘Slavery’ to God is actually “freedom.”
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Explain the significance of the 'Crossing The Street' example.
Lucas (or any little kid) has to be told to look both ways before crossing the street. But Libny does not have to be told to look both ways because he has learned this skill- it has become a part of his character. So it is in our walk with God- we have to be told things in the beginning, but they should become part of our character in time.
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Explain the promise of 'No Separation.'
There is nothing in this world that can separate us from God’s love. Even when suffering seems overwhelming, God is present with His love.
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