Romans 4 - Chapter Tie-ins

Question 1

DWn 20 Scripture text question. Give 4 complete answers. From Romans chapter 4.
How does Paul complete the phrase quote “father of.”
OR
Who is Abraham the quote “father of”?

Answer 1

R 4:11 father of those who have faith
R 4:12 father of those who have been circumcised
R 4:16 father of all who believe
R 4:17 father of many nations

Question 2

Quote R 4:5

Answer 2

R 4:5 But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.

Question 3

DWr 20 Give a complete answer. From 2 separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Who is declared righteous?

Answer 3

R 4:6 David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it:
R 4:11 Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous-even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith.

Question 4

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Forgiveness is mentioned in 2 verses. Give in essenece these verses.

Answer 4

R 4:5 But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.
R 4:7 “Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight.

Question 5

DWn 20 Give a complete answer. From 2 separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Clearly , what is true?

Answer 5

R 4:10 But how did this happen? Was he counted as righteous only after he was circumcised, or was it before he was circumcised? Clearly, God accepted Abraham before he was circumcised!
R 4:13 Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith.

Question 6

R 4
Number of sections
Names of sections
Verse range of each section

Answer 6

1
The Faith of Abraham R 4:1–25

Question 7

Quote R 4:15

Answer 7

R 4:15 For the law always brings punishment on those who try to obey it. (The only way to avoid breaking the law is to have no law to break!)

Question 8

DWn 20 2-part question. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
What is NOT a gift and what IS a gift?

Answer 8

R 4:4 When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned.
R 4:16 So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe.

Question 9

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Descendants are mentioned in 2 verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 9

R 4:13 Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith.
R 4:18 Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping-believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!”

Question 10

DWd 10 Scripture text question. From Romans chapter 4.
How does Paul complete the phrase quote “out of.”

Answer 10

R 4:17 out of nothing

Question 11

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 4-part answer. From consecutive verses of Romans chapter 4.
The Law is mentioned in 4 consecutive verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 11

R 4:13 Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith. 14 If God’s promise is only for those who obey the law, then faith is not necessary and the promise is pointless. 15 For the law always brings punishment on those who try to obey it. (The only way to avoid breaking the law is to have no law to break!) 16 So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe.

Question 12

DWn 20 2-part question. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
What isn’t only for THE JEWS and what isn’t only for THOSE WHO OBEY THE LAW?

Answer 12

R 4:9 Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith.
R 4:14 If God’s promise is only for those who obey the law, then faith is not necessary and the promise is pointless.

Question 13

R 4
Old Testament Scriptures

Answer 13

4
R 4:3 Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.
R 4:7-8 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight. Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of sin.
R 4:17 I have made you the father of many nations.
R 4:18 That’s how many descendants you will have!

Question 14

DWd 10 Scripture text question. From Romans chapter 4.
How does Paul complete the phrase quote “kind of.”

Answer 14

R 4:12 kind of faith

Question 15

R 4
Parenthetical Statements
Exclamations

Answer 15

1 Parenthetical Statement
R 4:15 (The only way to avoid breaking the law is to have no law to break!)
3 Exclamations
R 4:10 Clearly, God accepted Abraham before he was circumcised!
R 4:15 The only way to avoid breaking the law is to have no law to break!
R 4:18 That’s how many descendants you will have!

Question 16

DWd 10 Scripture text question. From Romans chapter 4.
How does Paul complete the phrase quote “out of.”

Answer 16

R 4:7 out of sight

Question 17

R 4
Individuals

Answer 17

4
Abraham - R 4:1, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23
David - R 4:6
Moses - R 4:16
Sarah - R 4:19

Question 18

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 3-part answer. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
In 3 verses, Abraham was counted as righteous because of his faith. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 18

R 4:3 For the Scriptures tell us, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”
R 4:9 Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith.
R 4:22 And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous.

Question 19

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Both death and life are found in 2 verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 19

R 4:17 That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.
R 4:25 He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.

Question 20

DWr 20 Give a complete answer. From 3 consecutive verses of Romans chapter 4.
About work, what did Paul say?

Answer 20

R 4:4 When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned.
R 4:5 But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.
R 4:6 David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it:

Question 21

DWn 20 2-part answer. From Romans chapter 4.
The possessive word “Abraham’s” is used to describe what?

Answer 21

R 4:19 Abraham’s faith
R 4:23 Abraham’s benefit

Question 22

DWr 20 Give a complete answer. From 2 consecutive verses or Romans chapter 4.
About Jesus’ resurrection, what did Paul say?

Answer 22

R 4:24 for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us as righteous if we believe in him, the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
R 4:25 He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.

Question 23

DWr 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From consecutive verses of Romans chapter 4.
In 2 verses, God accepted Abraham. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 23

R 4:10 But how did this happen? Was he counted as righteous only after he was circumcised, or was it before he was circumcised? Clearly, God accepted Abraham before he was circumcised!
R 4:11 Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous-even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith.

Question 24

DWd 10 Scripture text question. From Romans chapter 4.
How does Paul complete the phrase quote “cleared of.”

Answer 24

R 4:8 cleared of sin

Question 25

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Being made right with God is mentioned in 2 verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 25

R 4:1 Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God?
R 4:25 He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.

Question 26

DWd 10 From Romans chapter 4.
The possessive word “Sarah’s” is used to describe what?

Answer 26

R 4:19 Sarah’s womb
[“Sarah’s” is unique. “Sarah” is in R 4:19 and 9:9 only]

Question 27

DWn 30 2-part question. Give 4 complete answers. From 4 separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Abraham believed WHO and Abraham believed what?

Answer 27

R 4:3 For the Scriptures tell us, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”
R 4:17 That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.
R 4:18 Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping-believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!”
R 4:20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.

Question 28

Quote R 4:10

Answer 28

R 4:10 But how did this happen? Was he counted as righteous only after he was circumcised, or was it before he was circumcised? Clearly, God accepted Abraham before he was circumcised!

Question 29

DWd 10 Scripture text question. Give a complete answer. From Romans chapter 4.
How does Paul complete the phrase quote “founder of.”

Answer 29

R 4:1 founder of our Jewish nation

Question 30

DWn 20 2-part question. 4-part answer. From 2 separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
God made who, what?

Answer 30

R 4:1 Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God?
R 4:17 That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.

Question 31

DWr 20 Chapter analysis answer. From Romans chapter 4.
About joy, what did David say?

Answer 31

R 4:7 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight.
R 4:8 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of sin.

Question 32

DWn 20 2-part answer. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
What is recorded?

Answer 32

R 4:8 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of sin.”
R 4:23 And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit. It was recorded

Question 33

DWn 30 Statement and essence question. 4-part answer. From consecutive verses of Romans chapter 4.
Circumcision is mentioned in 4 consecutive verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 33

R 4:9 Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith. 10 But how did this happen? Was he counted as righteous only after he was circumcised, or was it before he was circumcised? Clearly, God accepted Abraham before he was circumcised! 11 Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous-even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of faith Abraham had before he was circumcised.

Question 34

DWr 20 Scripture text question. 3-part answer. From consecutive verses of Romans chapter 4.
Give in essence the 3 verses that contain the phrase quote “counted as righteous.”

Answer 34

R 4:9 Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith.
R 4:10 But how did this happen? Was he counted as righteous only after he was circumcised, or was it before he was circumcised? Clearly, God accepted Abraham before he was circumcised!
R 4:11 Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous-even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith.

Question 35

DWn 20 Give 3 complete answers. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Abraham is the father of whom?
[R 4:17-18 Father of many nations may be asked as 2-part question, “father of whom and what”]

Answer 35

R 4:11 Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous-even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith.
R 4:12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of faith Abraham had before he was circumcised.
R 4:16 So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe.
R 4:17 That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.

Question 36

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Excluding Abraham, in 2 verses, people are counted as righteous because of their faith. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 36

R 4:5 But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.
R 4:11 Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous-even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith.

Question 37

DWd 10 From Romans chapter 4.
The unique word “humanly” is used to describe what?

Answer 37

R 4:1 humanly speaking

Question 38

R 4
Number of verses

Answer 38

R 4 - 25 verses

Question 39

R 4
Questions

Answer 39

4
R 4:1 What did he discover about being made right with God?
R 4:9 Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles?
R 4:10 But how did this happen?
R 4:10 Was he counted as righteous only after he was circumcised, or was it before he was circumcised?

Question 40

DWr 20 Statement and 2-part essence question.
The unique word “founder” is contained in one verse. Give in essence this verse and its complete reference.

Answer 40

R 4:1 Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God?

Question 41

DWr 20 Scripture text question. Give 2 complete answers. From consecutive verses of Romans chapter 4.
Of whom is Abraham the quote “spiritual father”?

Answer 41

R 4:11 Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous-even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith.
R 4:12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of faith Abraham had before he was circumcised.

Question 42

Quote R 4:20

Answer 42

R 4:20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.

Question 43

DWn 20 3-part answer. From Romans chapter 4.
The possessive word “God’s” is used to describe what?

Answer 43

R 4:2 God’s way
R 4:13 God’s promise
R 4:13 God’s law

Question 44

DWd 10 Scripture text question. Give a complete answer. From Romans chapter 4.
How does Paul complete the phrase quote “happiness of.”

Answer 44

R 4:6 happiness of those who are declared righteous

Question 45

DWn 30 Give a complete answer. From 5 separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
About God’s promise, what did Paul say?

Answer 45

R 4:13 Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith.
R 4:14 If God’s promise is only for those who obey the law, then faith is not necessary and the promise is pointless.
R 4:16 So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe.
R 4:20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.
R 4:21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.

Question 46

Quote R 4:25

Answer 46

R 4:25 He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.

Question 47

DWr 20 Give a complete answer. From 2 consecutive verses of Romans chapter 4.
About the father of many nations, what did Paul say?

Answer 47

R 4:17 That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.
R 4:18 Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping-believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!”

Question 48

DWn 30 Scripture text question. Give 3 complete answers. From separate verses of Romans chapter 4.
Who was quote “counted as righteous”?

Answer 48

R 4:5 But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.
R 4:9 Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith.
R 4:11 Circumcision was a sign that Abraham already had faith and that God had already accepted him and declared him to be righteous-even before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are counted as righteous because of their faith.
[R 4:10 contains “counted as righteous” in a question about Abraham]

Question 49

DWn 20 Statement and question. Chapter analysis answer.
One 2-verse Old Testament Scripture is contained. Give this Old Testament Scripture.

Answer 49

R 4:7 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight. 8 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of sin.