Romans 12-16
Romans 12:1-8: Living Sacrifices
Ø Why should we present our bodies to God as living sacrifices?
Ø What does it mean to be a living sacrifice?
Ø What does it mean to “not be conformed . . . but be transformed . . . ”?
Ø Why is it important to be a humble member of the body of Christ?
Romans 12:9-21: Sincere Love
Ø What is “sincere love”?
Ø Paul uses the word “hate” when he refers to evil. What does he mean by “hate”?
Ø What are the qualities Paul lists that relate to “clinging to what is good”?
Ø What is Paul’s bottom line in this passage? (vs. 21)
Romans 13:1-7: Submission to Authorities
Ø Why is submission to civil authority important?
Ø Who is the governing authority in the USA?
Ø Does Paul teach that everyone is authority is good?
Romans 13:8-14: The Day is Near
Ø What is the one debt that we should always seek to repay? How are you doing with that one?
Ø How does Paul sum up the Law? What does Jesus say in Matt. 22:37-40?
Ø Why are we to be “awake” and to “set aside the deeds of darkness”?
Ø To what “hour” is Paul referring?
Ø Are you ready?
Romans 14:1-15:13: The Weak and the Strong
Ø When Paul speaks of “disputable matters”, to what is he referring?
Ø During Paul’s day there was a great deal of “judging” of one another to see who was the most spiritual. Does that happen today? If so, examples.
Ø Is it ever our responsibility to judge another? If so, when?
Ø What is a “stumbling block”?
Ø Do you modify your actions so that you do not become a stumbling block for others?
Romans 15:14-33: Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles
Ø What was Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles?
Ø Was Paul ever satisfied that his ministry of proclaiming the gospel to the gentiles was completed?
Ø What did Paul desire most from the Roman believers on his behalf?
Romans 16:1-27: Final Greetings
Ø Paul recommended fellow believers to other believers. Do we encourage friendships between believers that we know?
Ø Paul warns his readers to be aware of people causing divisions among the believers. How can we know when there are problem makers in our midst?
Ø Prayerfully read verses 25-27. What a great God we serve!
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