Answer: as living sacrifices
Paul referred to this as their "spiritual worship". (Romans 12:1) There might be two possible meanings in this phrase. First, the emphasis would be on living. At that time, dead sacrifices on altars were commonplace in society and so the Christians would contrast against their neighbors. They would not offer dead sacrifices; rather, they would live the Christian life. Second, this could be a reference to the belief that they had received the gift of eternal life through faith.
From Quiz: Epistle to the Romans
Answer: You will heap coals of fire on his head.
Romans chapter 12 advises us on how to serve God and behave like Christians. Verses 19-21 read, "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord. Therefore 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head'. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good". The phrase, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay" comes from Deuteronomy 32:35, but the advice from verse 20 is from Proverbs 25:1-2. Paul instructs Christians to not repay any wrongs with vengeance. We should be kind to those who have done wrong against us and the Lord will handle their punishment.
From Quiz: Romans: Paul's Old Testament Quotes
Answer: Whensoever I take my journey to Spain
It says in Romans 15:24, "Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company."
Paul was imprisoned when he was in Rome.
From Quiz: Romans
Answer: All authority is given by God.
"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." (Romans 13 v. 1-2)
These are hotly debated verses. It should be remembered that Paul is writing for a specific pastoral situation in which he appears to be presuming a society that functions for the good of all its members. We have no record of what he might have said a few years later under a despotic emperor (Nero), living by amoral principles and determined to persecute the Christian faith.
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament : Romans
Answer: To submit to all authorities
Paul maintained that all authorities are there only by God's will. Therefore to resist the governing authority would be to resist God as well. He applauded the work of the government. "For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad." (Romans 13:3) He also advocated that Christians be good tax payers to help support the government. This would call back to the famous teaching of Jesus, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." (Matthew 22:21)
From Quiz: Epistle to the Romans
Answer: We shouldn't judge others because everyone will be judged by God.
The reference comes from Isaiah 45:23, which reads, "I have sworn by Myself; the word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that to Me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall take an oath". Paul leads into this by asking the questions, "But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother?" (verse 10). He gives his reason and argument in verses 12-13: "So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way". Instead of worrying about others' sins, we should be worried about our own since we will have to give an account to God. Also, we should strive to help others as Christians and not do things to hinder their faith.
From Quiz: Romans: Paul's Old Testament Quotes
Answer: Live sacrificially for God: reject the world and become holy, showing His transforming love.
Just for once, I'll use a straightforward modern translation:
In the Good News Bible, Romans 12:1-2 reads:
"So then, my brothers and sisters, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.
Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God-what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect."
This is how Paul introduces his discussion on the gifts of the Spirit and the essential unity of the Church of Jesus Christ.
The incorrect options were sourced as follows:
'content in all circumstances': Philippians 4:11-13
'like-minded with Christ': Philippians 2:5-8
'run the race unhindered': Hebrews 12:1-2
From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: Romans
Answer: Cenchrea
It says in Romans 16:1 "I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea."
In Chapter 16, Paul names a lot of people in the church who are doing God's work and makes a point of recognizing them and encouraging them.
From Quiz: Romans
Answer: Priscilla and Aquila
Paul first met Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth (Acts 17). They were exiles from Rome due to the actions of the emperor Claudius and, subsequently, accompanied Paul to Ephesus. There they were instrumental in the spiritual development of Apollos. Paul also records their names in the closing section of 1 Corinthians and 2 Timothy. Their inclusion here suggests that, at some stage, they had been able to return home.
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament : Romans
