Choice 1: Romans 1. The Gospel of Christ is the Power of God unto Salvation 1. Review Romans 1:3–4; Luke 1:31–32; 3:23–31. Explain in writing how Jesus Christ is both the son of David and the Son of God. If the Lord is both heir to the king (David) and to God, then in what ways can the Lord rightfully reign? Being the son of David, He was mortal; being the Son of God, He was immortal. Read John 10:17–18 and explain why it was essential for the Savior of the world to be both mortal and immortal. Jesus Christ was both the son of David and the son of God. Through his mortal ancestry he was the seed of David, mortal royalty. Through is divine ancestry he is the son of God, literally. In any sense the Savior has the right to rule and reign. It is essential for him to be both mortal and immortal so he can be the perfect bridge for us to Heavenly Father. He is our mediator. 2. Review Romans 1:15–20 and answer the following questions in writing: o How did Paul feel about the gospel? Paul knew that the gospel is the power of God. He was not ashamed to share it. • In what ways can you show you are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ? I can show that I am not ashamed of the gospel by standing for truth in every area. I can show respect for the things of God and not treat them lightly. I will be a good example for my children. 3. Review Romans 1:21–32. Then respond to the following items: o Make a list of the people’s sins by using the verses and the footnotes. False prophets, idol worship, lust, adultery, homosexuality, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, murder, debate, deceit, gossip, backbiting, despiteful, disobedient to parents, covenant breakers, implacable, unmerciful • Place a checkmark next to the sins on your list that are still a problem today. All of these are problems today. • What reasons were given for why people commit these sins? People do these things because they misinterpret the gospel, are prideful, or just openly fall away. • What does it mean in verse 25 when Paul said that people “worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator”? People were giving in to their natural man desires and not staying strong spiritually. We all have temptations and desires to do wrong things. We can grow strong spiritually by studying the scriptures, following the prophet, praying, keeping our covenants and helping others to do the same. We can overcome our carnal selves through the power of the atonement. We can become spiritually minded.