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 The LOM has been replaced by the LOC, so says Paul.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] —