Exploring Romans Questions 14

(Romans 12:14-13:7 )

1.What method of evangelism was taught by the Lord Jesus Christ? To go where people are 2.What other English word do we get from the Greek word translated bless in Romans 12:14, and what does it mean? Eulogize- praise (to speak well of others) Our habitual attitude toward those who ill-treat us. 3.The illustration concerning the game of dominoes teaches us that victory lies not in accumulation, but in what? In exhaustion 4.According to Romans 12:18, how are we to live with all men? Never initiate disturbance by law-abiding 5.According to Phillips, the cross represents the highest manifestation of what? The hatred in the heart of men toward God 6.What is the two-fold responsibility of government? To secure the nation against all forms of lawlessness To keep the nation financially solvent. 7.According to Romans 13:5, what are the two reasons we must be subject to the government? For wrath For conscience sake 8.In Romans 13:6, what phrase does Paul use to describe government officials? Gods ministers 9.Explain the difference between tribute and custom as Paul uses in Romans 13:7. Tribute was especially the yearly tax levied on persons or real estate. Custom was an indirect tax on goods.

10.Who was the emperor of Rome when Paul penned these words, and why is that significant? Nero Though Nero was one of the wicked emperors who persecuted Christians, Paul is commanding the Christians under his rule to be submissive to him. It shows the total obedience of Christians to Gods sovereignty over governmental powers.