Romans 5-8

Mission – October 8,  Romans 7:1-6

1. Why is it hard for us to think of ourselves as dead to the Law?
2. Are there any ideas or convictions that we have turned into Laws?
3. How should we respond to our desire to make laws or use the Old Testament law?
4. Why does Paul make this a central point in this letter but in other letters he wrote as well?

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Mission – October 01,  Romans 6:15-23

1. When reading Romans 6 what does Paul mean when he says that Christians have “died to sin”?
2. What are some of the practical implications of being dead to sin?
3. Have you ever considered the Christian life as one of obedient slavery?
4. How does being moved from “slavery to sin” into “slavery to righteousness” help us understand the nature of the Christian life?

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Mission – September 24,  Romans 6:1-14

1. How do we (followers of Christ) excuse our sinful practices?
2. What makes us think that God is ok with our sinning?
3. How does our continuing to remain in Sin demonstrate how we have misunderstood the Gospel?

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Mission – September 17,  Romans 5:1-19

1. Do you think those who are not currently believers in Jesus are in some way at war with God? In what ways?
2. Do you think that people are born morally good or morally bad? What evidence do you have for your view?
3. What is the core problem with the world?
4. If Jesus offers his righteousness as a gift, why do we still feel like we need to earn it?

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