Impact will be meeting this Thursday, December 10th, to study Romans 6. Please read the chapter and review the questions below.
Impact meets Thursdays from 7-9 PM at 700 Santa Cruz behind Ace Hardware in Menlo Park. Impact is a ministry of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. We are a community where single and married people in their 30's can connect with each other, explore the Christian faith, and grow on a deep level around the issues we face at this stage of our lives.
Discussion Questions
Alive In Christ, Romans Chapter 6:1-14:
1. What do you feel it means to be baptized into His death? How do these Scriptures relate to what you've been taught about baptism?
2. What do you feel Paul means by our "old self' being "crucified" with Christ?
3. Describe "dead to sin" "alive to God."
4. What does it mean to be an instrument of righteousness?
Slaves To Righteousness, Romans Chapter 6:15-22:
1. Since we are not under law, does that mean we're free to live in lawlessness? Explain!
2. Describe what the phrase "slave to sin" means to you. Describe what the phrase "slave to righteousness" means to you.
3. Paul refers to things we offered our bodies to, we are now ashamed of. What are some things you did in the past that now you are ashamed of?
4. What benefits did you think you would receive by doing those things? What benefits did you actually receive?
5. Try to list the benefits you have and will reap from being a slave to righteousness.
Doctrine Of Salvation, Romans Chapter 6:23:
1. What are wages and what do you have to do to get them?
2. What is sin?
3. What is death?
4. What is a gift and what do you have to do to get it?
5. How does Jesus Christ make it possible for us to receive the gift of eternal life?
6. What are some reasons why people don't want to accept the gift of eternal life immediately?
In this one verse, Paul sums up the entire doctrine of salvation and powerfully concludes the first 6 chapters of Romans. The above questions about this verse are a simple way to share Jesus if someone shows interest in knowing about your faith. Remember 3 things about sharing Jesus: Your motivation and life should reflect His love for them. If the Holy Spirit is in it, you won't need to convince them of anything. If they are not ready, you have not done anything wrong. Some plant, some water, but God gives the increase.
Questions by Grant Kim
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Impact December 3rd
Impact will be meeting this Thursday, December 3rd, to study Romans 5. Please read the chapter and review the questions below.
Impact meets Thursdays from 7-9 PM at 700 Santa Cruz behind Ace Hardware in Menlo Park. Impact is a ministry of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. We are a community where single and married people in their 30's can connect with each other, explore the Christian faith, and grow on a deep level around the issues we face at this stage of our lives.
Study Questions
While We Were Sinners, Romans Chapter 5:1-11:
1. What do you think "therefore" is there for?
2. How do verses 1-2 refute the popular image of a judgmental God, just waiting for us to slip up so He can slap us down? Do you have peace with God?
3. How do you feel verses 6-8 reveal how much God values us?
4. What attitudes do you still hold that prevent you from accepting how important you are to God and how much He loves you? Spend some time praying about this one!
Adam 1 and Adam 2, Romans Chapter 5:12-21:
1. What do you feel "therefore" is there for?
2. Paul says sin entered the world through one man (Adam), how does this compare to other understandings of the Garden of Eden story you've heard?
3. Using Romans 5, can you answer the following questions: a.) Why do people die? b.) Why is there so much suffering in the world?
4. Do you really believe that you will die? If a person really believes that people will die without Christ, what kind of actions should be visible in his or her life.
Impact meets Thursdays from 7-9 PM at 700 Santa Cruz behind Ace Hardware in Menlo Park. Impact is a ministry of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. We are a community where single and married people in their 30's can connect with each other, explore the Christian faith, and grow on a deep level around the issues we face at this stage of our lives.
Study Questions
While We Were Sinners, Romans Chapter 5:1-11:
1. What do you think "therefore" is there for?
2. How do verses 1-2 refute the popular image of a judgmental God, just waiting for us to slip up so He can slap us down? Do you have peace with God?
3. How do you feel verses 6-8 reveal how much God values us?
4. What attitudes do you still hold that prevent you from accepting how important you are to God and how much He loves you? Spend some time praying about this one!
Adam 1 and Adam 2, Romans Chapter 5:12-21:
1. What do you feel "therefore" is there for?
2. Paul says sin entered the world through one man (Adam), how does this compare to other understandings of the Garden of Eden story you've heard?
3. Using Romans 5, can you answer the following questions: a.) Why do people die? b.) Why is there so much suffering in the world?
4. Do you really believe that you will die? If a person really believes that people will die without Christ, what kind of actions should be visible in his or her life.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Impact Thursday November 19th
This week we will be studying chapter 4 of Romans. This chapter discusses Abraham's faith and gets us thinking about faith versus works. For the deepest understanding of Romans 4, Read Genesis 15-17, Genesis 21-22, Romans 4 and James 2. I am looking forward to this Thursday to study with you!
Impact meets Thursdays from 7-9 PM at 700 Santa Cruz behind Ace Hardware in Menlo Park. Impact is a ministry of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. We are a community where single and married people in their 30's can connect with each other, explore the Christian faith, and grow on a deep level around the issues we face at this stage of our lives.
Official Questions:
The Important Stuff
1) If you have any questions on Romans 3:31-4:25 or any
comments/observations you think is important, share or discuss about it.
2) If Romans 3:31-4:25 sparks something that is significant to you in terms
of how God's word applies to you, share it.
The Other Stuff
3) What would it look like to earn God's blessing and eternal life instead
of condemnation in our culture today?
4) Do you struggle with this at times? During the times you struggle with
this, is there anything that helps you get out of that mode of thinking?
During times where you are not struggling with this, what is your mode of
thinking?
5) Do you struggle in believing God's promises for you? Especially when life
deals you a difficult circumstances from what you were hoping or expecting
in life, what keeps your hope alive?
Questions by Felix C.
Questions to ponder while reading Romans 4
Note that the following questions are not the official Impact study questions for Thursday.
0. Who was Abraham [0]
1. Compare Romans 4 and James 2 [1]
2. Why is Circumcision so important to the church in Rome in Paul's day? [2]
3. What do you learn about faith from Romans 4:18-21? [2]
4. What does it matter to you--practically or emotionally--whether a right relationship with God is a gift to be received or a prize to be earned? [2]
[0] Engineers are allowed to start at 0.
[1] Question found here at http://www.biblequestions.org/
[2] Serendipity Bible for Groups, Third Edition(c) 1998 Serendipity House, Zondervan Publishing House Grand Rapids, MI
Impact meets Thursdays from 7-9 PM at 700 Santa Cruz behind Ace Hardware in Menlo Park. Impact is a ministry of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. We are a community where single and married people in their 30's can connect with each other, explore the Christian faith, and grow on a deep level around the issues we face at this stage of our lives.
Official Questions:
The Important Stuff
1) If you have any questions on Romans 3:31-4:25 or any
comments/observations you think is important, share or discuss about it.
2) If Romans 3:31-4:25 sparks something that is significant to you in terms
of how God's word applies to you, share it.
The Other Stuff
3) What would it look like to earn God's blessing and eternal life instead
of condemnation in our culture today?
4) Do you struggle with this at times? During the times you struggle with
this, is there anything that helps you get out of that mode of thinking?
During times where you are not struggling with this, what is your mode of
thinking?
5) Do you struggle in believing God's promises for you? Especially when life
deals you a difficult circumstances from what you were hoping or expecting
in life, what keeps your hope alive?
Questions by Felix C.
Questions to ponder while reading Romans 4
Note that the following questions are not the official Impact study questions for Thursday.
0. Who was Abraham [0]
1. Compare Romans 4 and James 2 [1]
2. Why is Circumcision so important to the church in Rome in Paul's day? [2]
3. What do you learn about faith from Romans 4:18-21? [2]
4. What does it matter to you--practically or emotionally--whether a right relationship with God is a gift to be received or a prize to be earned? [2]
[0] Engineers are allowed to start at 0.
[1] Question found here at http://www.biblequestions.org/
[2] Serendipity Bible for Groups, Third Edition(c) 1998 Serendipity House, Zondervan Publishing House Grand Rapids, MI
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