Romans 4
Who is used as the example of being justified by faith?
Abraham
Explanation:
Paul points to Abraham to show that God declared him righteous because of his faith, not because of his works or because he kept the Law. Abraham believed God's promise before he was circumcised, proving that salvation is by faith.
Key Verse: Romans 4:3
Without faith it is impossible to do what?
Please God
Hebrews teaches that faith is essential to a relationship with God. Those who come to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who diligently seek Him.
Key Verse: Hebrews 11:6
How many Hebrew men refused to bow to the golden image?
Three
Who was Paul's missionary companion?
Silas
Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned after casting a spirit out of a slave girl. Instead of complaining, they prayed and sang praises to God at midnight, demonstrating faith even in suffering.
Key Verse: Acts 16:25
Who walked on water besides Jesus?
Peter
Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as what?
Answer: Righteousness
Explanation:
Paul teaches that Abraham was declared righteous because he believed God's promise, not because of his good works. This demonstrates that righteousness comes through faith in God.
Key Verse: Romans 4:3
By faith, Noah built what?
An ark
Explanation:
Although Noah had never seen a flood, he trusted God's warning and obeyed by building the ark. His faith and obedience saved his family and showed complete trust in God's Word.
Key Verse: Hebrews 11:7
What was the punishment for refusing to worship the image?
The fiery furnace
Explanation:
King Nebuchadnezzar ordered that anyone who refused to bow to the golden image would be thrown into a blazing furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose to obey God instead of the king.
Key Verse: Daniel 3:6
What happened while Paul and Silas were praying and singing?
A great earthquake
As Paul and Silas worshiped God in prison, God sent a powerful earthquake that opened the prison doors and loosened everyone's chains. This miracle led to the jailer's salvation.
Key Verse: Acts 16:25–26
Approximately how many men did Jesus feed with five loaves and two fish?
About 5,000
Explanation:
Jesus miraculously multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed over 5,000 men, not counting women and children. This miracle revealed His compassion and divine power to provide.
Key Verse: Matthew 14:20–21
Whose sins are covered according to Romans 4?
Those whose transgressions are forgiven.
Explanation:
Paul quotes King David, who describes the joy of those whom God forgives. Their sins are no longer counted against them because of God's mercy.
Key Verse: Romans 4:7–8
Which woman welcomed the spies by faith?
Rahab
Explanation:
Rahab believed that the God of Israel was the true God. She protected the Israelite spies and was spared when Jericho fell because of her faith.
Key Verse: Hebrews 11:31
What did Nebuchadnezzar see walking in the fire?
Four men
Instead of seeing only Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the king saw a fourth person walking with them in the fire. God protected them, and they came out without harm.
Key Verse: Daniel 3:24–25
What question did the jailer ask Paul and Silas?
"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
📖 Explanation:
After witnessing God's power through the earthquake, the jailer realized his need for salvation. His question opened the way for Paul and Silas to share the Gospel.
Key Verse: Acts 16:30
Why did Peter begin to sink?
He became afraid and doubted.
Peter successfully walked on the water while focusing on Jesus. When he became frightened by the wind and waves, he took his eyes off Christ and began to sink.
Key Verse: Matthew 14:30–31
David describes the blessedness of the person whose sins are what?
Forgiven and covered.
David celebrates the joy of God's forgiveness. A forgiven person's sins are covered by God's grace and are no longer counted against them.
Key Verse: Romans 4:7–8
Who was taken away so that he did not see death?
Enoch
Enoch pleased God by faith, and instead of experiencing death, God took him directly into His presence. His life is an example of walking faithfully with God.
Key Verse: Hebrews 11:5
How much hotter was the furnace heated?
Seven times hotter.
📖 Explanation:
Nebuchadnezzar became so angry that he ordered the furnace to be heated seven times hotter than normal. Even this could not overcome God's power to save His servants.
Key Verse: Daniel 3:19
Whose actions led to Paul and Silas first being imprisoned in Philippi?
A slave girl who had a spirit of divination.
Paul cast the spirit out of a slave girl, causing her owners to lose the money they made through her fortune-telling. Angry over their financial loss, they accused Paul and Silas before the authorities, leading to their imprisonment.
Key Verse: Acts 16:16–24
After Jesus fed the crowd, how many baskets of leftovers were collected?
Twelve baskets
After everyone had eaten until satisfied, the disciples collected twelve baskets full of leftovers. This miracle demonstrated that Jesus provides more than enough for every need.
Key Verse: Matthew 14:20
Abraham hoped against hope because God had promised him what?
That he would become the father of many nations.
Even though Abraham and Sarah were far beyond childbearing age, Abraham trusted God's promise. His unwavering faith became an example for all believers.
Key Verse: Romans 4:18–21
Complete the verse: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for..."
The evidence of things not seen.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
What did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego say even if God did not deliver them?
They still would not serve the king's gods or worship the golden image.
Their faith was not based on whether God would rescue them. They declared that even if God chose not to deliver them, they would remain faithful and refuse to worship idols.
Key Verse: Daniel 3:17–18
What did Paul tell the jailer he must do to be saved?
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household."
Paul explained that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. The jailer believed the message, and he and his household were baptized after receiving the Gospel.
Key Verse: Acts 16:31–34
What did those in the boat declare after Jesus calmed the wind?
"Truly You are the Son of God."
📖 Explanation:
After witnessing Jesus walk on water and calm the storm, the disciples worshiped Him and openly confessed His divine identity as the Son of God.
Key Verse: Matthew 14:33