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Week 4 questions:
- In 5:1, Paul writes that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. What does that mean to you?
- In 5:2, Paul talks about the “grace in which we stand”. With these words, what is he trying to tell us?
- How can our sufferings bring joy to us?
- How does God’s love produce hope in your life?
- In 5:6-11, we are told that Christ died for the ungodly, the sinner, and his enemies. These terms characterize us. What motivates this kind of love?
- In 5:21, how does grace reign through righteousness and what does word “reign” imply about grace?
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Week 3 Questions: Romans 3:21-4:25
- In 3:21, the two words “but now” mark a turning point in Romans. How so?
- In 3:21-26, three great Christian words (or concepts) are mentioned: justification, redemption and propitiation. Do you understand how each of these important concepts apply to you? How are they received into your life?
- In 3:26, how had God passed over former sins and how does this show his righteousness in the present time?
- In 3:27, what are some sources of our boasting? Is there any basis for our boasting?
- How do you personally define the kind of faith that Paul is talking about in 3:21-31?
- In 3:31, how does our faith uphold the law?
- How does the example of Abraham in chapter 4 demonstrate the principles Paul discusses in 3:21-31?
- Why was Abraham’s faith counted to him as righteousness? How does this apply to us?
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Romans 1:18-3:21
- Why does Paul say that God’s wrath is revealed against the ungodliness and unrighteousness of men?
- What are some excuses we make for our lack of belief in God?
- What are the consequences for our lack of belief?
- How do our bad choices become a “slippery slope”?
- Why do we so quickly judge others?
- Why is true repentance so important?
- In Romans 2:6-10, Paul demonstrates that there are two pathways for us to follow. Which one are you traveling?
- A thought question for you from Romans 2:11-29: Of what value is circumcision for the Jew or by direct application to us--baptism for the Christian?
- Have you honestly come to terms in your own heart with why you so desperately need God’s grace?
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First Week Questions (Romans 1:1-17)
- Paul identifies himself in 1:1. Why are the words that he uses to do this important?
- Any thoughts about Paul’s brief description of the gospel in 1:2-6?
- What reasons did Paul give for wanting to visit Rome in 1:8-14?
- Why would Paul say that he is not ashamed of the gospel in 1:16?
- What does Paul mean when says the gospel is the “power of God” that brings salvation to everyone who believes in 1:16?
- Why does Paul say “first to the Jew, then to the Gentile” in 1:16?
- How does the gospel reveal the “righteousness of God” in 1:17?