Romans - 11/29/2009

The Book of Romans
VI. Application of Sanctification (12:1 - 15:4)

(continued from previous Class Follow Up)

3. PONDER: What do you think is the reason for Paul writing verse five?
a. Under the old law their many days that were special, some new converts still thought they were.
4. Is an issue ever important?
a. The issue is not a matter of salvation but of opinion, even if strong.
5. Is any day to be treated as a special day by Christian?
a. There is a day (Sunday) when Christian do special things but no special day.
b. Wednesday is not less important than Sunday.
6. What is the criteria for how a day is treated?
a. How the person feels about it.
7. Is Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving or etc. wrong?
a. They are just a day so in and of themselves they are not wrong.
8. Is it right or wrong to make Sunday the day we gather.
a. By example the early Christians did special things on Sunday so we do special things on Sunday.
9. (14:6) Sunday is called The Lord’s Day is this true or is this a tradition?
a. Everyday belongs to the Lord not just Sunday.
10. What makes a day special day?
a. The person devotes (observes) the day to the Lord
11. Is it wrong to go fishing on Sunday?
a. No
12. (14:7) “for” tells what follows is the reason behind what is previous. What is behind verse six?
a. One must consider the why of an action, i.e. to Lord or me.
13. (14:8) Who owns a Christian?
a. The Lord
14. (14:9) Why is what is said true then and also now.
a. Jesus is the Lord of those who are dead and those who are living.

D. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What determines a christen’s actions?
1. Not what is considered “religious” but what is of the Lord.
E. Conclusion — We live and die for the Lord

A LOOK AHEAD

X. {Rom 14:10-12 }
A. Introduction
1. Review — Continuing on with matters of my strong opinions.
2. Preview — Why I must not judge a fellow saint.
B. Question For Discussion?
1. Why a Christian will not judge another Christian?
C. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (14:10) What does “set at nought” (KJV) mean?
a.
2. What is the things they are doing or the one thing that produces the other.
a.
3. Why must we not judge another?
a.
4. (14:11) What is used for support for verse 10?
a.
5. (14:12) “So then” draws a conclusion, what is Paul’s conclusion?
a.

D. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — Why a Christian will not judge another Christian?
1. .
E. Conclusion — .

XI. {Rom 14:13-23 }
A. Introduction
1. Review — Paul is continuing on his discussion of the danger of strong convictions based on opinions not BCV.
2. Preview — Why I must allow one in Christ to have an opinion that is different the “truth”.
B. Question For Discussion?
1. What is the criteria for making an issue of something.
C. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...n
1. (14:13) When I am convinced one is eating or drinking damnation, or what they eat or drink is not important, what should I first do?
a.
2. What is an “obstacle or stumbling block”?
a.
3. PONDER: Is Paul saying I will never judge one in Christ?
a.
4. What is under discussion?
a. .
5. (14:14) Can something “right” be wrong?
a.
6. What makes a “conviction” right or wrong?
a.
7. Am I wrong when I “get mad and leave” when others do not see it “the right way”.
a. .
8. (14:15) When I make an issue of what God has not made an issue what is missing my walk.
a.
9. What is Not missing when I make an issue of what God makes an issue?
a.
10. Why does one who loves not make an issue where God has not made an issue?
a. .
11. (14:16-17) What makes “good” to be called “evil”?
a. .
12. (14:18, 19) To keep the peace how far must I go to let another have his way.
a.
13. (14:20, 21) Who receives offense?
a.
14. When is what is not wrong evil?
a.
15. What should be the criteria for what I do that does not offended God?
a.
16. (14:22, 23) Is it my convictions that determines right and wrong?
a.
17. Sin is defined as “to miss or wander from the path of uprightness and honor, to do or go wrong”, when do I sin?
a. .
18. What is the principle that is used by Paul in this passage?
a.
19. What is meant by “faith” in v.23?
a.
20. PONDER: Based on this passage I can be a “Dallas Cheer Leader” for the problem is with other’s thinking not mine.
a.

D. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What is the criteria for making an issue of something.
1.
E. Conclusion —

XII. {Rom 15:1-4}
A. Introduction
1. Review — Paul closes his section on the Application of Sanctification
2. Preview — This gives the reason for a Christian actions
B. Question For Discussion?
1. What is a Christian’s goal for others?
C. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (15:1) Who is the strong and who is the weak?
a.
2. Is needing a list wrong or a sin?
a.
3. Is having a list wrong or a sin?
a.
4. (15:2) Does this verse say I will do all my neighbor wants to make him happy?
a.
5. (15:3) Why will a Christian do verse 2?
a.
6. (15:4) What are the two reasons given for what was “written in earlier times”?
a.
7. What is expected of those to receive the two reasons
a.
8. Does NT church need to study the OT. If so why?
a.

D. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What is a Christian’s goal for others?
1.
E. Conclusion — .

XIII. Conclusion for this section —

Romans - 11/22/2009

The Book of Romans
VI. Application of Sanctification (12:1 - 15:4)

(continued from previous Class Follow Up)

VIII. {Rom 14: 1-4 }
. Introduction
1. Review — Evidently some had a problem with what they could eat or not eat and it effected their relationship with others. This not to be approached with a measuring stick in our hand; i.e.,I will go so far and no further.
2. Preview — Who is to determine if our actions are correct.
. Question For Discussion?
1. Is it my business or others what I do?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (14:1) What does “weak in faith” mean?
a. Not that one doubts his salvation but question if he is serving as he ought.
2. What is the difference between a person that is weak and one that is not weak?
a. One needs a list of do’s and don’ts and the other does not have a list. Both know God is their Master.
3. What is my responsibility to one that one that does not see things my way?
a. Accept his position as being valid.
4. When I accept another what do I not do?
a. Pass judgement on him
5. PONDER: Could one have an opinion that I could not accept?
a. Not if he had B, C and V in context as support, even if used incorrectly.
6. (14:2) What is the problem that is under discussion?
a. What is taken into the body, i.e., eaten.
7. Why was what one eats be a problem?
a. Those raised under the LOM would see things different than a Gentile.
8. Who is the “weak” one that is Paul is talking about?
a. The one that not eat everything.
9. (14:3) How is one who eats to treat the one that does not eat?
a. Not with contempt (the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration; exoutheneō; from G1847; to despise, treat with contempt: - contemptible (1), despise (3), despised (1), no account (1), regard with contempt (1), regard...with contempt (1), rejected (1), treating...with contempt (1), viewed with contempt (1).)
10. How is the non-eater to look upon the one who eats?
a. Not as a judge of what another eats.
11. What does “accept” or “receive” mean?
a. I have ask and God has accepted. I will let God be my leader.
12. Why does the one who eats or does not eat not judge or treat with contempt another?
a. God is his leader and he accepts God’s leadership.
13. (14:4) Why does a brother not judge or hold a brother in contempt?
a. The “other” bother also belongs to God.
14. What is the problem that is being addressed that goes beyond food?
a. It is whittling on God’s end of the stick. The Lord is able to decide what is right and wrong, i.e., what will condemn and what will not.
. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — Is it my business or others what I do?
1. If one (brother) does as he does to serve the Lord I cannot say he is wrong.
. Conclusion — My opinion does not change the Lord’s opinion.

IX. {Rom 14:5-9}
. Introduction
1. Review — Paul continues with why a follower of Christ does what he does.
2. Preview — What is the correct attitude for one belonging to God.
. Question For Discussion?
1. What determines a christen’s actions?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. This passage is about some that need _____ and some that do not.
a. A list of do and do nots.
2. (14:5) Is Paul talking about the “blue laws” of long ago?
a. This has nothing to do with what the government does.

A LOOK AHEAD

3. PONDER: What do you think is the reason for Paul writing verse five?
a.
4. Is an issue ever important?
a.
5. Is any day to be treated as a special day by Christian?
a.
6. What is the criteria for how a day is treated?
a.
7. Is Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving or etc. wrong?
a. .
8. Is it right or wrong to make Sunday the day we gather.
a.
9. (14:6) Sunday is called The Lord’s Day is this true or is this a tradition?
a.
10. What makes a day special day?
a.
11. Is it wrong to go fishing on Sunday?
a.
12. (14:7) “for” tells what follows is the reason behind what is previous. What is behind verse six?
a.
13. (14:8) Who owns a Christian?
a.
14. (14:9) Why is what is said true then and also now.
a.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What determines a christen’s actions?
1.
. Conclusion —

X. {Rom 14:10-12 }
. Introduction
1. Review — Continuing on with matters of my strong opinions.
2. Preview — Why I must not judge a fellow saint.
. Question For Discussion?
1. Why a Christian will not judge another Christian?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (14:10) What does “set at nought” (KJV) mean?
a.
2. What is the things they are doing or the one thing that produces the other.
a.
3. Why must we not judge another?
a.
4. (14:11) What is used for support for verse 10?
a. The Old Testament (Isa 45:23)
5. (14:12) “So then” draws a conclusion, what is Paul’s conclusion?
a.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — Why a Christian will not judge another Christian?
1.
. Conclusion — .

XI. {Rom 14:13-23 }
. Introduction
1. Review —
2. Preview —
. Question For Discussion?
1.
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] —
. Conclusion —

XII. {Rom 15:1-4}
. Introduction
1. Review —
2. Preview —
. Question For Discussion?
1.
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] —
. Conclusion —

Romans - 11/15/2009

The Book of Romans
VI. Application of Sanctification (12:1 - 15:4)

(continued from previous Class Follow Up)

1. What is a christian’s reason for acting as they do?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (13:11) What is meant by “time”?
a. Not time in general but a critical period; perhaps the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem.
2. Do these people have salvation, are they saved? Why do you answer that way?
a. Thayer Definition:
(1) deliverance, preservation, safety, salvation
(a) deliverance from the molestation of enemies
(b) in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the souls safety or salvation
i) of Messianic salvation
(2) salvation as the present possession of all true Christian
(3) future salvation, the sum of benefits and blessings which the Christians, redeemed from all earthly ills, will enjoy after the visible return of Christ from heaven in the consummated and eternal kingdom of God.
b. They want to be saved (have salvation) but they do not have salvation for they have not obeyed the gospel. (1:7,13)
(1) They had faith (were religious) but did not they have salvation?
c. Per the subject under discussion, they are to do what is necessary to prevent molesting by the government, even death, which was about to take place.
3. What is near to them?
a. If not regular salvation then heaven, but Paul knew heaven was not near (Phi 1:23-24; 2Th 2:3) [62,52, Rom 58 A.D.] and he did not teach Jesus was going to return soon, perhaps their death at the hands of the gospel’s enemy.
4. What is meant by, “awaken from sleep”
a. They are to take action on the mater that is at hand, perhaps their death because they are christians.
5. (13:12) What is almost gone and what is near?
a. Night and day.
6. What is meant by day?
a. Their eternal salvation, i.e. their death.
7. What are they to lay aside?
a. Deeds of the world, i.e. things the worldly enjoys.
8. How are they to resist the night?
a. Put on the armor of light.
9. How does one put armor of light?
a. Study and practice the gospel [Col3:16]
10. (13:13) Paul uses 3 sets of things a person that is sanctified will not do. What are they and what do they mean?
a. Orgies of actives and drunkenness [lack of self control] ; sexual immorality and sensuality [dressing to cause another normal person to seek me]; quarreling and jealousy.
11. (13:14) What does “put on” mean?
a. More than putting on a coat or a pair of pants, means to sink into or become a part of.
12. Is a christian to have no lust?
a. Paul is saying a christian is not to fill their desires in a way that is a work of evil [worldly]. A follower is to lead a clean life he will not do verse 13.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What is a Christian’s reason for acting as they do?
1. They are preparing for the future with Christ
. Conclusion — This is not the end and Christ’s followers know it.

A LOOK AHEAD

VIII. {Rom 14: 1-4 }
. Introduction
1. Review — Evidently some had a problem with what they could eat or not eat and it effected their relationship with others. This not to be approached with a measuring stick in our hand; i.e.,I will go so far and no further.
2. Preview — Who is to determine if our actions are correct.
. Question For Discussion?
1. Is it my business or others what I do?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (14:1) What does “weak in faith” mean?
a. .
2. What is the difference between a person that is weak and one that is not weak?
a.
3. What is my responsibility to one that one that does not see things my way?
a.
4. When I accept another what do I not do?
a.
5. PONDER: Could one have an opinion that I could not accept?
a.
6. (14:2) What is the problem that is under discussion?
a.
7. Why was what one eats be a problem?
a.
8. Who is the “weak” one that is Paul is talking about?
a.
9. (14:3) How is one who eats to treat the one that does not eat?
a. )
10. How is the non-eater to look upon the one who eats?
a.
11. What does “accept” or “receive” mean?
a.
12. Why does the one who eats or does not eat not judge or treat with contempt another?
a.
13. (14:4) Why does a brother not judge or hold a brother in contempt?
a.
14. What is the problem that is being addressed that goes beyond food?
a.
. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — Is it my business or others what I do?
1.
. Conclusion — .

IX. {Rom 14:5-9}
. Introduction
1. Review — Paul continues with why a follower of Christ does what he does.
2. Preview — What is the correct attitude for one belonging to God.
. Question For Discussion?
1. What determines a christen’s actions?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. This passage is about some that need _____ and some that do not.
a. .
2. (14:5) Is Paul talking about the “blue laws” of long ago?
a.
3. PONDER: What do you think is the reason for Paul writing verse five?
a.
4. Is an issue ever important?
a.
5. Is any day to be treated as a special day by Christian?
a.
6. What is the criteria for how a day is treated?
a.
7. Is Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving or etc. wrong?
a. .
8. Is it right or wrong to make Sunday the day we gather.
a.
9. (14:6) Sunday is called The Lord’s Day is this true or is this a tradition?
a.
10. What makes a day special day?
a.
11. Is it wrong to go fishing on Sunday?
a.
12. (14:7) “for” tells what follows is the reason behind what is previous. What is behind verse six?
a.
13. (14:8) Who owns a Christian?
a.
14. (14:9) Why is what is said true then and also now.
a.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What determines a christen’s actions?
1.
. Conclusion —

X. {Rom 14:10-12 }
. Introduction
1. Review — Continuing on with matters of my strong opinions.
2. Preview — Why I must not judge a fellow saint.
. Question For Discussion?
1. Why a Christian will not judge another Christian?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (14:10) What does “set at nought” (KJV) mean?
a.
2. What is the things they are doing or the one thing that produces the other.
a.
3. Why must we not judge another?
a.
4. (14:11) What is used for support for verse 10?
a. The Old Testament (Isa 45:23)
5. (14:12) “So then” draws a conclusion, what is Paul’s conclusion?
a.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — Why a Christian will not judge another Christian?
1.
. Conclusion — .

Romans - 11/8/2009

The Book of Romans
VI. Application of Sanctification (12:1 - 15:4)

(continued from previous Class Follow Up)

VI. {Rom 13:8-10}
. Introduction
1. Review — Paul is telling how a Christian will apply chapters 6,7, & 8 to those around them.
2. Preview — Paul has addressed Christians, non-Christians, and government; now he gives a principle.
. Question For Discussion?
1. When a Christian must make a decision what is the rule.
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (13:8) Is Paul saying a Christian will not use credit cards?
a. No, the issue is a Christian will pay all their debits.
2. How does a Christian fulfill law?
a. By actions not words.
3. What law is addressed here?
a. It is not the LOM but a general principle laid out by God when time began and such is the foundation for the LOM.
4. PONDER: Why do think it is necessary to write this?
a. Some may think the LOC replaces all laws of mankind.
5. (13:9) What is the foundation or maxim for Paul’s argument?
a. The LOM
6. The LOM has been replaced by the LOC, so says Paul. Can we use the LOM today?
a. We can use it as a means to understand the LOC.
7. (13:10) What is the fulfillment of the LOM?
a. Love seen in actions
8. The word for love (both places) is agape (love, that is, affection or benevolence). What is being said?
a. Do what is best for neighbor and I fulfill the LOM.
9. Who is my neighbor?
a. The word carries the idea of , as noun, a neighbor, that is, fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or friend), thus, every body that needs help.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — [13:8-10] When a Christian must make a decision what is the rule.
1. Do what is best for others.
. Conclusion — The best we can do for others is to teach them the gospel.

VII. {Rom 13:11-14}
. Introduction
1. Review — We have, in this chapter and the previous, how to treat christians, non-christians, and governments. The reasons given is God gave us governments and showed love for others.
2. Preview — We are given another reason why.
. Question For Discussion?
1. What is a christian’s reason for acting as they do?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (13:11) What is meant by “time”?
a. Not time in general but a critical period; perhaps the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem.

A LOOK AHEAD
2. Do these people have salvation, are they saved? Why do you answer that way?
a. .
3. What is near to them?
a. .
4. What is meant by, “awaken from sleep”
a. .
5. (13:12) What is almost gone and what is near?
a.
6. What is meant by day?
a.
7. What are they to lay aside?
a. .
8. How are they to resist the night?
a. .
9. How does one put armor of light?
a.
10. (13:13) Paul uses 3 sets of things a person that is sanctified will not do. What are they and what do they mean?
a. .
11. (13:14) What does “put on” mean?
a.
12. Is a christian to have no lust?
a. .

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What is a Christian’s reason for acting as they do?
1.

VIII. {Rom }
. Introduction
1. Review —
2. Preview —
. Question For Discussion?
1.
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] —

Romans - 11/1/2009

The Book of Romans
VI. Application of Sanctification (12:1 - 15:4)

(continued from previous Class Follow Up)

13. (13:6) Why should a Christian pay taxes to a government that does bad things?
a. The issue is not if the rulers are worthy but they are set up by God and must be paid.
14. PONDER: Can a Christian hold a public office?
a. Yes
15. Should a Christian call a doctor “Doctor So and So”?
a. Only as common way to honor someone who deserves honor
16. Should just “some” in the church be called “brother” or “sister”?
a. No, for it is not a title

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — [13:1-7]Can a Christian support a government that does evil?
1. Yes, for all governments are from God.
. Conclusion — Governments exist as long as God sees a need. A government may be evil but having no government is worse.

--A LOOK AHEAD --

VI. {Rom 13:8-10}
. Introduction
1. Review — Paul is telling how a Christian will apply chapters 6,7, & 8 to those around them.
2. Preview — Paul has addressed Christians, non-Christians, and government; now he gives a principle.
. Question For Discussion?
1. When a Christian must make a decision what is the rule.
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (13:8) Is Paul saying a Christian will not use credit cards?
a. .
2. How does a Christian fulfill law?
a. .
3. What law is addressed here?
a. .
4. PONDER: Why do think it is necessary to write this?
a. .
5. (13:9) What is the foundation or maxim for Paul’s argument?
a.
6. The LOM has been replaced by the LOC, so says Paul. Can we use the LOM today?
a. .
7. (13:10) What is the fulfillment of the LOM?
a.
8. The word for love (both places) is agape (love, that is, affection or benevolence). What is being said?
a.
9. Who is my neighbor?
a. .

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — [13:8-10] When a Christian must make a decision what is the rule.
1. Do what is best for others.
. Conclusion — The best we can do for others is to teach them the gospel.

VII. {Rom 13:11-14}
. Introduction
1. Review — We have, in this chapter and the previous, how to treat christians, non-christians, and governments. The reasons given is God gave us governments and showed love for others.
2. Preview — We are given another reason why.
. Question For Discussion?
1. What is a christian’s reason for acting as they do?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (13:11) What is meant by “time”?
a. Not time in general but a critical period; perhaps the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem.
2. Do these people have salvation, are they saved? Why do you answer that way?
a. .
3. What is near to them?
a. .
4. What is meant by, “awaken from sleep”
a. .
5. (13:12) What is almost gone and what is near?
a. Night and day.
6. What is meant by day?
a.
7. What are they to lay aside?
a. .
8. How are they to resist the night?
a. .
9. How does one put armor of light?
a.
10. (13:13) Paul uses 3 sets of things a person that is sanctified will not do. What are they and what do they mean?
a. .
11. (13:14) What does “put on” mean?
a.
12. Is a christian to have no lust?
a. .

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What is a Christian’s reason for acting as they do?
1.

VIII. {Rom }
. Introduction
1. Review —
2. Preview —
. Question For Discussion?
1.
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] —

IX. {Rom }
. Introduction
1. Review —
2. Preview —
. Question For Discussion?
1.
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] —