Not Ashamed of the Gospel - Part 17

Home Fellowship Discussion Guide, Week of May 15th

Q: Do you think there are any circumstances in which civil disobedience is the only way to display our obedience to Christ?

FIRST READ: Romans 7:7-13

Q: What benefit does the law have in the lives of those being saved? (v. 7)

Q: What is the danger from those who know about the law and sin and only apply the truth to others? What is the danger to themselves and to their church family?

Q: In verse 8 & 9, how did the law produce coveting of every kind in Paul’s life?

Q: In verse 10 & 11, how is “the commandment” used to produce deception?

Q: Discuss the truth found in verse 12. What is the nature of the law? In what sense is the law “holy?” How does the law reflect the true nature of God?

Q: As you mature in christ, are you more aware of your sin or less aware? (v. 13)