Paul's Teachings on Sin and Judgment

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What are the three points that Paul exposed about the Gentiles, Moralizers, and the Jewish People?

Gentiles - Unrighteousness, Moralizers - Hypocritical righteousness, Jewish People - Confident Self-Righteous

In regard to the Jewish people, what is their privilege and what is the benefit of favoritism?

God entrusted his revelation to them; God will not exempt them from judgement

How many verses does Paul borrow for the OT in verses 3:10-18?

7 verses

What happens when a person renounces God and when they shun evil?

They tend to plunge recklessly into evil; they fear God Signup and view all the answers

What does our author believe that sin is and what is the ultimate result of sin?

Sin is the revolt of the self against God and self-defecation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 specific things that sin affects within humanity?

1.) Faculty and Function, 2.) Mind, 3.) Emotions, 4.) Sexuality, 5.) Conscience Signup and view all the answers

What were our bodily limbs and organs created for and how are they instead used?

Serve People; and Glorify God Signup and view all the answers

What is the response of the defendant when the evidence is read off?

Speechless Signup and view all the answers

How do the Jews know something of God and how do the Gentiles know something of God?

Through Scripture and through Nature Signup and view all the answers

Paul was focusing on related to works-righteousness and what were those specific works?

Devout Jews; Sabbath and they couldn't eat certain foods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the law if not to justify sinners?

Expose sin Signup and view all the answers

What does the law bring if not the forgiveness of sin?

Knowledge of sin Signup and view all the answers

However much we have been affected by negative influences, we are not helpless victims. What are we to do with our conduct?

Responsible for our conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is our only refuge from sin and a just judgement from God and what is our challenge?

Jesus Christ who died for our sins; Let our mark be opened to testimony Signup and view all the answers

Who does Paul consider a sinner?

Jews and Greeks Signup and view all the answers

Who has never sinned?

All have sinned Signup and view all the answers

Who has been saved from sin? How?

The believers have been saved; through Jesus Signup and view all the answers

How is a person made right/justified?

By faith Signup and view all the answers

How does disregard for the rules show the attitude of the heart?

The heart is darkened Signup and view all the answers

What advantage is there for being a Jew?

None Signup and view all the answers

What was Israel entrusted with?

The very words God had spoken Signup and view all the answers

Of all the nations in the world, God chooses the Jews to be the revealers of what?

His redemption plan of salvation. Signup and view all the answers

The highlights of Romans 3:9-20 are like what?

A court case Signup and view all the answers

Do the Jews have a disadvantage or are they better off? Why?

No; all Jews are under the condemnation of sin Signup and view all the answers

What 5 things display an ungodly fallen nature?

Throat, tongue, lips, mouth, feet, and eyes Signup and view all the answers

What two things does the 'law' provide?

1.) Helps us to become conscious of sin, 2.) It reveals that we are unable to live up to the 'divine' standard. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the law?

To guide conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for redemption in Romans 3?

Apolutrosis (Releasing affected by payment of ransom) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for righteousness in Romans 3?

Dikaiosune (the condition acceptable to God) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for justified in Romans 3?

Dikaioo (one who is just, righteous, and such as he ought to be) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for oracle in Romans 3?

Logion (utterances of God) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four tent pegs for Romans 3?

1.) The Evidence against Humanity, 2.) God is God over all, 3.) Righteousness apart from the law, 4.) No one is righteous Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Paul’s Exposition on Gentiles, Moralizers, and Jewish People

Gentiles characterized by unrighteousness.
Moralizers display hypocritical righteousness.
Jewish people exhibit confident self-righteousness.

Jewish Privilege and Judgment

Jews entrusted with God’s revelation.
No exemption from judgment despite favoritism.

Old Testament References

Paul incorporates 7 verses from the Old Testament in Romans 3:10-18.

Human Response to God

Those who renounce God often plunge into evil.
Individuals who shun evil exhibit fear of God.

Understanding Sin

Sin defined as the self’s rebellion against God and self-deprecation.
The ultimate result of sin is separation from God.

Impact of Sin on Humanity

Sin affects faculties, functions, mind, emotions, sexuality, and conscience.

Purpose of Our Bodily Limits

Bodily limbs and organs intended to serve people and glorify God.

Defendant’s Response

The defendant stands speechless when evidence is presented.

Knowledge of God

Jews know God through Scripture.
Gentiles are aware of God through nature.

Works-Righteousness Focus

Paul discusses devout Jewish practices, such as Sabbath observance and dietary laws.

Function of the Law

The law’s role is to expose sin, not to justify sinners.

Law’s Contribution

The law brings the knowledge of sin rather than forgiveness.

Responsibility for Conduct

Despite negative influences, individuals are responsible for their conduct.

Refuge from Sin

Jesus Christ is the only refuge from sin and divine judgment.

Universality of Sin

Both Jews and Greeks are considered sinners.
All have sinned, demonstrating universal need for redemption.

Justification

Justification is attained through faith alone.

Disregard for Rules

Disregarding rules reflects a darkened heart attitude.

Advantages of Being a Jew

No real advantage; all are under the condemnation of sin.

Israel’s Trust

Israel was entrusted with the very words spoken by God.

Revelation of Redemption

God chose Jews to reveal His redemption plan for salvation.

Court Case Analogy

Romans 3:9-20 can be likened to a court case highlighting condemnation.

Disadvantages of the Jews

Jews experience no disadvantage; they are equally condemned by sin.

Indicators of Fallen Nature

Ungodly nature displayed through throat, tongue, lips, mouth, feet, and eyes.

Law's Dual Purpose

The law heightens consciousness of sin and reveals inability to meet divine standards.

Purpose of the Law

Meant to guide moral conduct.

Concepts Defined

Redemption (Apolutrosis): Release through the payment of ransom.
Righteousness (Dikaiosune): Condition acceptable to God.
Justification (Dikaioo): Being just, righteous, and as one ought to be.
Oracle (Login): Utterances or declarations of God.

Romans 3 Tent Pegs

Evidence against humanity.
God’s sovereignty over all.
Righteousness apart from the law.
Universal absence of righteousness.

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