Then review the listed passages and write your own notes on the following questions. OUTLINE (adapted from Jim McGuiggan) I. ©2013 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission General Epistles Luke-Acts “The Christians of Rome were unpopular – reputed to be ‘enemies of the human race’ and credited with such vices as incest and cannibalism. -------------------- 1. 15. The Gospels 3. At the very time Paul wrote, Nero was emperor. Romans 1:1-2 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.” Wisdom Literature What did God do to Paul concerning the Gospel of God (Romans 1:1)? What spiritual benefits or ‘equipment’ do you and other believing church members receive (6,7)? 6. Workbook on Romans Page #4 Bible Study Questions on the Book of Romans Introduction: This workbook was designed for Bible class study, family study, or personal study. 3. ii. Notice that Paul calls himself a servant of Jesus Christ. Commentaries that specialize on training the teacher! Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Separated unto the gospel: “St. Paul you’ve been saying that both Jews and Gentiles have sinned and are guilty before God, so is there no difference, has there been no value in being a Jew? Clearly seen: The universal character of this revelation and the clarity of it leave man without excuse for rejecting it. 2. “God is the most important word in this epistle. This futility of thinking, darkening of the heart, and folly must be seen as one example of God’s righteous wrath against those who reject what He reveals. The wrath of God: We sometimes object to the idea of the wrath of God because we equate it with human anger, which is motivated by selfish personal reasons or by a desire for revenge. b. Historical Books In a certain correspondence with philosopher Bertrand Russell, author Joseph Conrad lamented the following: “I have never been able to find in any man’s book or in any man’s talk anything convincing enough to stand up for a moment against my defeated sense of fatality governing this man-inhabited world…The only remedy for Chinamen [referring to the problems in China] and for the rest of us is the change of hearts. Envy: Is this a small sin? 1. Minor Prophets Where does all this violence, immorality, cruelty and degradation come from? The Bible Teaching Commentary on Genesis: Redemption Through the Scriptures: Great biblical and chronological study! h. The list in Romans 1:29-31 gives concrete examples of the kind of things which are not fitting. His story in life: the gospel of Christ (2-4) 3. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, The Whole Bible It happens when men abandon the true knowledge of God, and the state of society reflects God’s judgment upon them for this. ii. As to its place of origin? Prophets 4. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. Please visit and join us in releasing God's powerful Word to our generation! The Old Testament Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone, for my salvation, and an assurance was given me that he had taken my sins away, even mine.” John Wesley was saved that night in London. Paul wrote to a culture where homosexuality was accepted as a part of life for both men and women. Minor Prophets i. Perhaps some enemies of Paul implied he was afraid to go to Rome and preach the gospel in the “major leagues,” in the Empire’s leading city. (Rom 1:18a) The greatest peril facing the human race: the wrath of God. What is revealed in the Gospel (Romans 1:17)? “At this time the word Greek had lost its racial sense altogether. i. Hosea 4:17 expresses the judgmental aspect of God “giving us up,” leaving us to our own sin: Ephraim is joined to idols, let him alone. He didn’t read any further; he didn’t have to. Pentateuch In August of 1513, a monk lectured on the Book of Psalms to seminary students, but his inner life was nothing but turmoil. So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man; and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. i. Paul uses the definite article – it is not a lie, but the lie. e. Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith: Paul’s gospel impacts individual lives. i. As to date? e. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed: Simply, the gospel reveals the righteousness of God. These believers in Rome were ‘called saints.’ They were not called because they were saints; but they became saints through that calling.” (Spurgeon). (Rom 1:2-6) Paul introduces his gospel to the Romans. fiThe Just Shall Live By Faithfl Lesson 1 2 We can also be guilty of worshipping a self-made God. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. He wanted nothing else but just that pair of boots, and he was ready to go. Throughout our year-long study of Romans… _____________ and _____________ 17. One of the things that I love to do is answer questions about Scripture because I get excited to know what you really want to know. These Christians had to be strong. It means that God treats the sinner as if he had not been a sinner at all.”, iii. It seems the church in Rome began somewhat spontaneously as Christians came to the great city of the Empire and settled there. “This first chapter of the Epistle to the Romans is a dreadful portion of the Word of God. d. For the Jew first and also for the Greek: This is the pattern of the spread of the gospel, demonstrated both by the ministry of Jesus (Matthew 15:24) and the initial ministry of the disciples (Matthew 10:5-6). i. Covetousness: This word literally describes the itch for more. Page 1 of 20 Study Questions on Romans INTRODUCTORY STUDIES 1. Instead, it makes mankind futile in their thoughts, and makes our foolish hearts darkened – and we become fools. (2:1) 2. Minor Prophets We should also have an attitude of __________________________ (Romans 1:9). BFF is now on Facebook! GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Johannine Writings Where in all history can you find one like Paul? Looking for Revival? We can’t seem to resist the temptation to create God into his own corrupt image, or even in an image beneath us. iii. Romans Background |Outline and Overview |. As you meet in your homes for family worship or study this passage on your own, here are some questions for study, reflection, and application. 14. Alexander, Caesar, Napoleon, marched with the protection of their armies to enforce their will upon men. What did he expect to receive from them (Romans 1:12)? i. 8. After his introduction, Paul introduces his “thesis statement” for his Letter to the Romans. Paul may here refer to his former state as a Pharisee, which literally signifies a separatist, or one separated. Who suppress the truth in unrighteousness: Mankind does in fact suppress the truth of God. What must we do because of God’s mercy? It did not mean a native of the country of Greece... [a Greek] was one who knew the culture and the mind of Greece.” (Barclay). Minor Prophets b. Rephrase Romans 6:1 into your own words. ii. It is a dangerous thing to change the glory of the incorruptible God into an eikon (image) of your own choosing. Therefore, we accept Corinth as the place where Paul wrote Romans. Verse 8 tells us that we should have an attitude of __________ toward all other members in the church. Luke-Acts Paul used all these in spreading the Gospel; so he can best repay this debt by giving Rome the good news of Jesus Christ. c. You can download it as a nicely formatted eBook (regular print size - pdf). As well, many scholars (Bruce and Barclay among them) believe that an edited version of Romans – without the personal references in Romans 16 – was distributed widely among early churches as a summary of apostolic doctrine. The gospel is big enough and great enough for the whole world; it must go out to impact all nations. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. He has given a general revelation that is obvious both in creation and within the mind and heart of man. What is the pattern of this world? a. (Rom 1:1) Paul introduces himself to the Roman Christians. Therefore, mankind is without excuse. It is absolutely essential that we constantly compare our own conception of God against the reality of who God is as revealed in His Word. 4. 1. God's peace can help us live above anxieties as we learn to trust in Him! Paul doesn’t even use the normal words for men and women here; he uses the words for male and female, using categories that describe sexuality outside of human terms, because the type of sexual sin he describes is outside of human dignity. For some 200 years, the men who ruled the Roman Empire openly practiced homosexuality often with young boys. 2. What was Paul’s calling? -------------------- vi. The Roman Empire brought world peace and order; they brought a common cultural, and an excellent transportation system to the world. iii. The New Testament Even so, through mutual acquaintances or through his travels, Paul knew many of the Christians in Rome by name because he mentions them in Romans 16. Note any possible connection these verses have with Romans 6:1. i. Bruce quotes Tyndale’s preface to Romans: “First we must mark diligently the manner of speaking of the apostle, and above all things know what Paul meaneth by these words – the Law, Sin, Grace, Faith, Righteousness, Flesh, Spirit, and such like – or else, read thou it ever so often, thou shall but lose thy labor.”. Pentateuch Some say that the Bible nowhere condemns lesbian homosexuality, but the likewise of Romans 1:27 makes it clear that the sin of homosexuality condemned in Romans 1:27 is connected to the sin of women mentioned in Romans 1:26. ii. The New Testament The Life Core: Discovering the Heart of Great Training. c. I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world: Paul was thankful for the good reputation of the church in Rome. Romans Quiz on Chapters 1 - 5. It is the lie you will be like God (Genesis 3:5). A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. c. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions: Paul wrote this from the city of Corinth, where every sort of sexual immorality and ritualistic prostitution was practiced freely. Against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. Click the number of the chapter that you wish to study Paul’s message is the gospel (good news) of God. Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God. Then he must write them a letter so comprehensive that the Christians in Rome had the gospel Paul preached, even if Paul himself were not able to visit them. The word “God” occurs 153 times in Romans; an average of once every 46 words – this is more frequently than any other New Testament book. “It is unnecessary, and it weakens the biblical concept of the wrath of God, to deprive it of its emotional and affective character... to construe God’s wrath as simply in his purpose to punish sin or to secure the connection between sin and misery is to equate wrath with its effects and virtually eliminate wrath as a movement within the mind of God. i. God will not withhold salvation from the one who believes; but believing is the only requirement. i. [A previous revision of this page can be found here]. 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GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Envy is so powerful that there is a sense in which it put Jesus on the cross. 1. In the summer of 386, a young man wept in the backyard of a friend. In large numbers, then, they became the victims of the imperial malevolence – and it is this persecution of Christians under Nero that traditionally forms the setting for Paul’s martyrdom.” (Bruce), ii. The Book of Romans has life changing truth but it must be approached with effort and determination to understand what the Holy Spirit said through the Apostle Paul. f. I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now): For a long time, Paul wanted to visit Rome and was only hindered by external circumstances. In comparison, note the frequency of other words used in Romans: law (72), Christ (65), sin (48), Lord (43), and faith (40). The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, First and foremost we are saved from the wrath of God that we righteously deserve. 5. Who was Paul in the Bible? The Gospels a. i. Romans S criptures and Review Questions Chapters 1 - 5 ©2000-2016 by Arlo E. Moehlenpah. Major Prophets (2:2) 3. Romans Study Questions These questions are put together as a study aid designed to lead a new believer or someone new to right division through the Epistle the Apostle Paul calls “My Gospel”. Scriptures typically quoted from the New American Standard Bible unless noted: What information is available as to authorship? It shouldn’t surprise us that a church started there spontaneously, without being directly planted by an apostle. “Will you kindly notice, that, according to my text, knowledge is of no use if it does not lead to holy practice? Proud: “They who are continually exalting themselves and depressing others; magnifying themselves at the expense of their neighbours; and wishing all men to receive their sayings as oracles.” (Clarke). iv. The Old Testament (Rom 1:18b-23) Why the human race is guilty before God: demonstrations of our ungodliness and unrighteousness. We do not give it power, we only stop hindering the power of the gospel when we present it effectively. Home >> Bible Studies >> Romans Studies >> Romans 13 These small group studies of Romans contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. a. The gospel’s power to salvation comes to everyone who believes. What term does Paul use to describe his relationship to Jesus Christ (1:1)? Major Prophets We are genuinely “spiritually insane” in our rebellion against God. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Pauline Epistles Take up and read!” Thinking God had a message to him in the words of the children, he picked up a scroll laying nearby and began to read: not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. “Some think he alludes to the name of Pharisee, which is from separating: when he was a Pharisee, he was separated to the law of God; and now, being a Christian, he was separated to the gospel of God.” (Poole), d. The gospel of God: Other New Testament letters focus more on the church and its challenges and problems; Romans focuses more on God. Romans Quiz on Chapters 1 - 5 - Doing Good. Such a sweet spirit breeds love to everybody, and makes a man go through the world cheerfully.” (Spurgeon). Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. What was the desired result of using the spiritual equipment (Romans 1:5)? 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