In these verses, Paul continues to ask rhetorical questions to reiterate the power of God's love against all that oppose his children. Who shall bring a charge? Who can condemn? All accusers —Satan, circumstances, sins—fade alongside the risen Christ who intercedes for us at God’s right hand.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
THINKING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
Paul teaches here with two questions. What are the answers to each of these questions? Rephrase the passage in statement form.
Who are God’s elect? Read Ephesians 1:4-13 and Deuteronomy 7:6
FEELING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
What has Jesus done and what is he doing for the Christian in these verses?
How does the truth of God as the one who justifies encourage you in your daily life?
DOING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
How do you currently answer accusations in your life? How can you change that reaction (if needed) in light of this passage?
How should the truth of these verses guard what we say to one another in the church family? How should we draw a line between falling into gossip and sin and sincerely seeking to help strengthen a person who is falling into sin?
