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Directions: First try to determine what the different way of formatting Scripture in this study is
teaching. Why the indenting? Why the underlining and bold font usage? Then
answer the questions for Romans 8. An essay is required for relating to Romans
12. This assignment is worth 4 units, so write at least 6 quality pages.
1. What is the context of the great promise in Romans 8:1?
2. What apparently did the Christians in Rome need to be assured of?
Romans 8
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those
who are in Christ Jesus,
who do not walk according to the flesh,
but according to the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free
from the Law of sin and death.
3. This promise is one of the greatest ones for true Christians because it can give them proper
confidence in the worse situations. But every one of God’s promises has at least one
requirement or condition. Why is the promise so very important especially in times when
one is being persecuted for his or her moral/ethical living (Christ-likeness)?
4. What does this promise personally mean to you?
5. What is the condition and what are the two requirements of that?
6. What does the word “according” mean?
7. How can you be “in Christ Jesus”? Read the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.
8. How can you “not walk according to the flesh”? See Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 1:18-32,
Ephesians 4:17-5:12, and 2 Timothy 3:1-5.
9. How can you “walk according to the Spirit”? See Ephesians 5:15-21, Romans 12, and
Galatians 5:22-6:10.
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6 For to be carnally minded is death,
but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God,
for it is not subject to the Law of God,
nor indeed can be.
8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
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25. Who are Christians debtors to and why?
26. What is the big responsibility of each Christian and how is it done?
27. What does Romans 8:14-15 mean to you? Read John 1:12 and 1 John 3 before answering.
Also, the Epistle to the Galatians speaks to the implied issues.
28. Personally paraphrase Proverbs 3:5-8 and the Golden Rule.
29. What does verse 15 mean? Read Romans 6, 1 John 4:15-19, and 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2
before answering.
30. What does this passage personally really mean to you? Read 1 Corinthians 15, 1
Thessalonians 4:13-18, and 1 Peter 3 before answering.
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26 Likewise the [Holy] Spirit also helps in our weaknesses.
For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought,
but the [Holy] Spirit Himself makes intercession for us
with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 Now He
Who searches the hearts
knows what the mind of the Spirit is,
because He makes intercession for the saints
according to the will of God.
31. What does this passage tell you about the Holy Spirit?
32. Have you experienced feeling helpless when praying for yourself or for others? If so,
describe that experience. If not, describe what kind of situation might happen that you would
be involved in during which you might have such a prayer experience.
33. What is intercession in this context? Before answering, read Philippians 4:6-7.
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35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution,
or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long;
We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” [Psalm 44:22]
37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors
through Him Who loved us.
38 For I am persuaded that
neither death nor life,
nor angels nor principalities nor powers,
nor things present nor things to come,
39 nor height nor depth,
nor any other created thing,
shall be able to separate us from the love of God
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
36. Do you have such Christian faith and courage? If your answer is “yes”, share a personal
testimony. If your answer is “no”, describe a situation in which such courage would be
needed.
37. How do Romans 8:1-15, Philippians 1:2-6, and Hebrews 12:1-3 relate to this passage?
Directions for rest of the course: First read the following special formatting of Romans 12.
Notice the switch of the location of verses 9-14. Why do you
think that the gift of mercy has so many verses which relate to
it? Then write an essay to answer the question for this part of
the course: What are some of the possible main goals for a
Christian wanting to live by the Holy Spirit?
Romans 12
1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers [and sisters], in view of God's mercy,
to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--
this is your spiritual act of worship.
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--
His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you:
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought,
but rather think of yourself with sober judgment,
in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
4 Just as each of us has one body with many members,
and these members do not all have the same function,
5 so in Christ we who are many form one body,
and each member belongs to all the others.
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6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
If a man's [or woman's] gift is prophesying,
let him [or her] use it in proportion to his [or her] faith.
9 Love must be sincere.
Hate what is evil;
cling to what is good.
7a If it is serving, let him [or her] serve;
10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
7b Honor one another above yourselves.
if it is teaching, let him [or her] teach;
11 Never be lacking in zeal,
but keep your spiritual fervor,
serving the Lord.
8a if it is encouraging [exhorting], let him [or her] encourage [exhort];
12 Be
joyful in hope,
patient in affliction,
faithful in prayer.
8b if it is contributing [giving] to the needs of others, let him [or her] give generously;
13 Share with God's people who are in need.
Practice hospitality.
8c if it is leadership, let him [or her] govern diligently;
14 Bless those who persecute you;
bless and do not curse.
8d if it is showing mercy, let him [or her] do it cheerfully.
15 Rejoice with those who rejoice;
mourn with those who mourn.
16 Live in harmony with one another.
[“Be of the same mind toward one another.”]
Do not be proud, [“Do not set your mind on high things.”]
but be willing to associate with people of low position [the humble].
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you,
live at peace with everyone.
19 Do not take revenge, my friends,
but leave room for God's wrath,
for it is written:
“It is mine to avenge; I will repay”, says the Lord.
20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him [or her];
if he [or she] is thirsty, give him [or her] something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his [or her] head."
21 Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good.