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1
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  1. What do we know about the author, date, and recipients of Romans?
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Author: Paul
Date: Mid 50s A.D.
Recipient: Jews and Gentiles who have come to faith in Christ.

2
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  1. How did the gospel get to Rome?
A

Probably through Jewish converts at Pentecost who came back to Rome with the Gospel.

3
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  1. What is different about Paul’s relationship to the Roman believers from most of his other letters’ recipients? How does that difference affect the purpose of Romans?
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He has never been there in person yet.

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4
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  1. What is the purpose of Romans? How do the two main sections contribute to that purpose of the book?
A

To explain the gospel message in detail and its present and future implications for both Jews and Gentiles.

Explains the Gospel Message
Gives Guidance in Christian Living

5
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  1. What are the four main points to Paul’s argument in Romans 1-11? What possible reason was offered for the fourth point in Paul’s argument?
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  • All humans are under God’s denomination because of sin.
  • Through Christ, God justifies us baby grace through faith.
  • As a result, all Christians are freed to live for God in the spirit.
  • God’s plan is carefully worked out to give Jews and Gentiles the opportunity to be saved.
6
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  1. How does Paul describe his attitude toward the gospel in Romans 1, through the three “I am” statements?
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He reveals that he is “I am indent to all, I am eager, I am not ashamed”

7
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  1. How does Paul describe the gospel in Romans 1:16-17 (three ways)?
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  • The power of God whoever believes
  • Reveals his righteousness
  • Received by faith
8
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  1. In Romans 1:18-32, why is the person who sees God in nature under God’s condemnation (two things that they do)?
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-They suppress the truth, create idols, and answer to God for their decisions

9
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  1. Why is the person who sees God through the Law under God’s condemnation, according to Romans 2:1 to 3:8?
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They are also in bondage and will perish.

10
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  1. What statement in Romans 3:9-20, summarizes the human condition before God?
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All people are bondage to sin.

11
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  1. According to Romans 3:21-31, what has God done for us through Christ?
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He gas justified sinners by faith in Christ

12
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  1. What is justification? What two ideas summarize the complete effect of justifying?
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Justification is being cleared/pronounced righteous.

  • The negative removed, sin is forgiven.
  • The positive is given, we are credited God’s righteousness.
13
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  1. From Romans 6:11, because of our justification, what is our relationship to sin and to God?
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Since we are dead to sin and alive to God.

14
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  1. What choice do believers have concerning how they live, from Romans 6:11-13?
A

We are to present the members of our bodies for righteous service (Romans 6:11-13).

15
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  1. According to Romans 7, why does our presentation of our bodies to God result in conflict? How does the Law affect this conflict?
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Because of the continued impact of sin, which are fueled by God’s holy standard in the Law.

16
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  1. How does the gospel and God’s sovereign gift of mercy relate to Jews, according to Romans 9:8, and Romans 9:16?
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Not all Jews are children of promise (Romans 9:8), because God has not shown mercy to all of them (Romans 9:16).

17
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  1. In Romans 10:9-10, what triggers God’s mercy?
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Trust in Christ

18
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  1. From Romans 11, what three points summarize the future for Israel? According to Romans 11:28-29, what two ideas sum up a proper attitude toward non-Christian Jews today?
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  • There is a small remainder of people who believe now in Israel.
  • Most of Israel has not believed in Jesus, so Gentiles are now given their chance.
  • A day is coming for all of Israel to be saved.
19
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  1. How does Paul end his gospel presentation in Romans 11:33-36?
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By praising the wise plan of God

20
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  1. How does Paul begin the second major section of Romans in 12:1-2? What does Paul say that should happen to our bodies and to our minds?
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By challenging them to present their minds and bodies to God.
The should be transformed

21
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  1. According to Romans 12-16, what are five results of the dedicated life? Be able to explain each one.
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  • Proper function of the church in love and care for one another.
  • Submission to government authority.
  • Owing no debt but to love one another.
  • Clothed with Jesus life and not thinking about gratifying the flesh.
  • To care for weaker Christians w/ the use of my liberty in Christ.