Title: Chapter 18
Course: Encountering Romans 2e

Q: Which of the following activities does Paul mention in Romans 14 as a practice of the “weak”?
- Setting aside certain days for religious purposes (Refer P.179)
- Advocating circumcision (Refer P.179)
- Making regular trips to the temple in Jerusalem (Refer P.179)
- Worshiping at pagan temples (Refer P.179)
A: Setting aside certain days for religious purposes

Q: What key theological theme for the book of Romans is at the backdrop of Paul’s discussion to the “weak” and “strong” in Romans 14?
- The sinfulness of all humanity (Refer P.187)
- Salvation by grace alone (Refer P.187)
- New life by the Spirit (Refer P.187)
- The unity of Jews and gentiles in Christ (Refer P.187)
A: The unity of Jews and gentiles in Christ

Q: Though Paul rebukes the “weak” for their , he is even harder on the “strong” for their.
- Lack of discipline / pride in their achievements (Refer P.180)
- Lack of faith / lack of wisdom (Refer P.180)
- Legalism and judgmentalism / selfish use of liberty (Refer P.180)
- Pride and lack of Christian love / weak faith and poor conception of grace (Refer P.180)
A: Legalism and judgmentalism / selfish use of liberty

Q: In what way were the Christians in Romans 14 “weak with respect to faith”?
- As immature believers, they did not have as much faith as the “strong.” (Refer P.181)
- Though they had faith, they did not think that their faith allowed them certain freedoms. (Refer P.181)
- Though they had faith, they had not yet learned how their faith leads to obedience. (Refer P.181)
- Their faith was overly emotional and lacked rooting in knowledge of the Old Testament Scriptures. (Refer P.181)
A: Though they had faith, they did not think that their faith allowed them certain freedoms.

Q: What theological term is used for things neither prohibited nor required by the Christian faith?
- Dialectics (Refer P.181)
- Perichoresis (Refer P.181)
- Adiaphora (Refer P.181)
- Diatribe (Refer P.181)
A: Adiaphora

Q: Which of the following is a rationale Paul gives for the “strong” to be careful in how they exercise their freedom in Christ?
- They could damage the consciences of the “weak.” (Refer P.184)
- Love is more important than liberty. (Refer P.184)
- A Christian’s top concern should be the well-being of the church. (Refer P.184)
- All of the above (Refer P.184)
A: All of the above

Q: Which of the following modern examples would be closest to the “weaker brother” as described in Romans 14?
- A Christian who is a recovering alcoholic (Refer P.184)
- A new Christian who is still tempted by the sinful practices of their past life (Refer P.184)
- A Christian who is having doubts about his or her faith (Refer P.184)
- A Christian who believes that it is wrong for Christians to drink alcohol at all (Refer P.184)
A: A Christian who believes that it is wrong for Christians to drink alcohol at all

Q: According to Romans 15:8–9, though Christ’s coming to fulfill God’s promises to Israel was expected in the Old Testament, the salvation of the gentiles was a new and unexpected blessing.
- True (Refer P.187)
- False (Refer P.187)
A: False

Q: Though Paul agrees most closely with the “weak” theologically, his primary concern is for the unity of the church.
- True (Refer P.180)
- False (Refer P.180)
A: False

Q: Paul argues in Romans 14 that “weak” Jewish Christians must stop keeping food laws and Sabbath laws, since this demonstrates a lack of faith in Christ’s work of atonement.
- True (Refer P.181)
- False (Refer P.181)
A: False

Q: Paul believes that it is possible for Christians to sin even when their actual behavior is not sinful.
- True (Refer P.184–85)
- False (Refer P.184–85)
A: True