Assignment #5 – Due: June 16

Reading:

• Swindoll        The righteousness of God    268-342

Writing Assignment:

1. How does biblical Israel’s everlasting covenant fit in today’s world, with Jesus having brought us a new covenant in his blood?   Also, how does today’s nation of Israel fit in the first question?
2. How do you present yourself as a living sacrifice, according to Romans 12:1-2?
3. Do you have any known spiritual gifts per the list in Romans 12?  What are they?  Also, do you have any spiritual gifts per 1 Cor. 12 and/or Ephesians 4?  How have these been confirmed in your lives?
4. Romans 12:9-21 lists many marks of a true Christian.  Which of these seems to be your strengths?  Which may be areas for improvement in your lives?  How can you work to experience improvement in those you identify as needing it?