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 The LOM has been replaced by the LOC, so says Paul.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