Romans - 12/13/2009

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

(continued from previous Class Follow Up)

11. (14:16-17) What makes “good” to be called “evil”?
a. My action of using my liberty.
12. (14:18, 19) To keep the peace how far must I go to let another have his way.
a. I must not draw a line where God has not — I am not seeking man’s approval.
13. (14:20, 21) Who receives offense?
a. Not Jesus but the one thinking he is offending God.
14. When is what is not wrong evil?
a. When it makes another do what they think is wrong.
15. What should be the criteria for what I do that does not offended God?
a. If it makes my brother fall I will not do it.
16. (14:22, 23) Is it my convictions that determines right and wrong?
a. No, the phrase “before God” tells me God is the one that determines right and wrong.
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. When I think I am even if others do not.
18. What is the principle that is used by Paul in this passage?
a. If it is not wrong in the mind of God it must not be wrong in my mind.
19. What is meant by “faith” in v.23?
a. Not salvation but they are convinced (conviction) they are pleasing God.
20. PONDER: Based on this passage I can be a “Dallas Cheer Leader” for the problem is with other’s thinking not mine.

A LOOK AHEAD

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

XIII. Conclusion for this section —