Comprehension Questions
Who does Paul mention in chapter 4 as a key example of faith?
Abraham
We are saved by grace through.......
Faith
For the things I don't want to do.....
For the things I do want to do.....
I do
I don't do
Where was Paul when we wrote the letter?
In Jail
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"First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. "
Romans 1:8
What does Paul say there is no longer for those who are in Christ?
No condemnation
What does baptism resemble?
Our Death and Resurrection with Christ.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have what with God?
Peace with God
Who was the audience for the letter Paul wrote?
Jews and Gentiles
'Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, And whose sins are covered. '
Romans 4:7
What does Paul say about the law and its relationship to sin?
The law helps us to recognize sin
We are not saved by............
Works
'What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
God Forbid, NO.
What was the issue Paul pointed out with the Jewish ideology on Christianity?
Hint: Earlier in the letter.
They believed that they can gain justification through self-works.
'For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. '
Romans 5:19
Paul says in Chapter 6 that the wages of sin is......
Death
Righteousness is earned through....
Faith
Jesus is Christ too......
All People
What was the issue with the Gentiles view of Christianity?
Hint: Earlier in the book
They believed that Christianity allowed them to sin, despite what the law says.
'For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.'
Romans 6:23
What was counted to Abraham as righteousness?
His Faith
What do we have through faith in Jesus, according to Paul's Letter?
Peace with God
Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith?
Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.'
What was the goal of Paul writing this letter?
Hint: This was answered in the very first chapter!
His continuing pursuit to spread the gospel!
'for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; '
Romans 3:23