Title: Chapter 17
Course: Encountering Romans 2e

Q: What aspect of Christian life does Paul see as fulfilling the entire law?
@ Refer P.174
- Love (Love)

Q: When Paul speaks of submission to “authorities,” he has in mind specifically
- Spiritual powers and authorities (e.g., Eph. 1:21) (Refer P.171)
- Leaders within the church (e.g., Gal. 1:1) (Refer P.171)
- “Secular” human leaders (e.g., Titus 3:1) (Refer P.171)
- All of the above (Refer P.)
A: “Secular” human leaders (e.g., Titus 3:1)

Q: Which Old Testament concept does Paul employ to describe God’s final redemption of his people?
- The Exodus (Refer P.175)
- The crossing of the Red Sea (Refer P.175)
- The day of the Lord (Refer P.175)
- All of the above (Refer P.175)
A: The day of the Lord

Q: Which of the following best describes the situation of believers in light of Paul’s teachings about day and night (Rom. 13:11–14)?
- Christ has brought redemption, and Christians enjoy its full benefits by faith. (Refer P.175–76)
- Christians long for Christ to return and bring their redemption. (Refer P.175–76)
- Christians become people of the day or the night depending on whether they do deeds of light or darkness. (Refer P.175–76)
- Our redemption, inaugurated by Christ, will be fulfilled when he returns. (Refer P.175–76)
A: Our redemption, inaugurated by Christ, will be fulfilled when he returns.

Q: Which of the following is a reason Paul gives for obedience to authorities?
- God ordains all authority that exits. (Refer P.171)
- Authorities have the ability to punish. (Refer P.171)
- Our consciences require it. (Refer P.171)
- All of the above (Refer P.)
A: All of the above

Q: What practical application does Paul give to conclude his discussion on authority (Rom. 12:6–7)?
- Pay taxes (Refer P.171)
- Do not steal (Refer P.171)
- Do not commit adultery (Refer P.171)
- Obey human law only when it does not contradict with God’s law (Refer P.171)
A: Pay taxes

Q: Which of the following concepts forms the basis for Paul’s ethical teaching in Romans 13:11–14?
- Right and wrong as recognized in God’s natural revelation (Refer P.174)
- The nature of the time in which we live (Refer P.174)
- The unity of the body of Christ (Refer P.174)
- The ethical teachings of the Torah (Refer P.174)
A: The nature of the time in which we live

Q: The NT concept of “submission” is best described as recognition of one’s place beneath someone else in a hierarchy.
- True (Refer P.171–72)
- False (Refer P.171–72)
A: True

Q: Romans 13:4 is a clear example of a New Testament passage sanctioning capital punishment.
- True (Refer P.172)
- False (Refer P.172)
A: False

Q: In Romans 13:1–7, Paul gives several examples of when God’s law trumps human authority.
- True (Refer P.173)
- False (Refer P.173)
A: False

Q: When Paul instructs believers to pay taxes (Rom. 13:6–7), he may have the teachings of Jesus in mind.
- True (Refer P.173)
- False (Refer P.173)
A: True