Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Why did Paul emphasize that the gospel is not just for the Jews?
To show that the gospel is for all people, including the Gentiles.
Who guides believers in their new way of life?
The Holy Spirit
Romans 8:4-11
4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.
9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life[d] because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of[e] his Spirit who lives in you
Who does Paul use as an example of faith in Romans 4?
Abraham
What is the purpose of putting on the Armor of God?
To stand against the schemes of the devil.
What did Paul commend the Roman church for in this passage?
For their growing faith and good reports that he had heard about them.
What does the Holy Spirit provide victory over?
over sin/sinful nature
10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life[d] because of righteousness.
Romans 8:10
What is the difference between the righteousness of Abraham and the wages of a worker, according to Paul?
Paul contrasted Abraham’s righteousness with a worker who is paid for his work. While wages are an expectation for work completed, the righteousness of God cannot be bought or earned. Righteousness is a free gift, offered by God, through faith in Jesus Christ.
How are believers encouraged to use the Armor of God through prayer?
By praying in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
What does Paul say that the gospel reveals?
The righteousness of God
Romans 1:17 (NIV) says:
"For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.'"
How did God fulfill the law?
through his Son, Jesus Christ
Romans 8:2-4
2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a] free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
because of Abraham's faith, what was he credited?
righteousness
Romans 4:3
What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."
What is the "belt" in the Armor of God?
Which part of the armor helps to shield the flaming arrows of the evil one?
The belt of truth.
The shield of faith.
The helmet of salvation.
How did Paul encourage the Roman church regarding his commitment to the gospel?
By sharing his own unashamed commitment to the gospel and his prayers for them.
What were the two main reasons why Paul wrote Romans?
Clarify the Gospel: Paul wanted to provide a clear and thorough explanation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He emphasized that salvation is by grace through faith, not by following the Jewish law or performing works.
Unify Jewish and Gentile Believers: The Roman church was made up of both Jewish and Gentile Christians, and tensions had arisen between the two groups. Paul wrote to promote unity by emphasizing that all are equal before God and that salvation is available to both Jews and Gentiles through faith in Jesus Christ.
What misunderstanding did some Jewish believers have about circumcision?
Many Jewish believers in the early church incorrectly believed that circumcision was necessary for Gentile believers who came to faith in Christ. Paul clearly stated that God recognized Abraham as righteous through faith alone.
What piece of armor is described as "righteousness"?
What do we wear on our feet as part of the Armor of God?
Which piece of the armor is called the "sword"?
The breastplate of righteousness.
The readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Name as many letters to churches that Paul wrote. (there are 7)
Galatians, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Philemon, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians
What is the standard of righteousness for believers, according to Paul?
Faith in Christ, not keeping the law
What does it mean to be reconciled to God?
Being reconciled to God means restoring a right relationship with Him after it has been broken due to sin.
Name the powers that Paul said we were fighting against.
We fight against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world, and spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6:12 states, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places".