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Who wrote the book of Romans?
The Apostle Paul
What is The Gospel?
The good news that Jesus saved us through His life, death, and resurrection!
Who were The Gentiles?
People who were not Jewish
What does the word “righteous” mean in the Bible?
Being made right with God
Is Romans in the Old Testament or New Testament?
New Testament
How did the Apostle Paul become saved?
Jesus met him on the road to Damascus
According to the Bible, can people be saved by following the commandments only?
No, salvation comes through faith in Jesus
What is the difference between a Jew and a Gentile?
Jews were God’s chosen people from Abraham who followed the law; Gentiles were everyone else who was not Jewish
What does “faith” mean in a biblical sense?
Trusting in God rather than relying on ourselves, placing our hope in Christ
Who was the letter of Romans written to?
Christians in Rome
Before following Jesus, what was Paul known for doing?
Persecuting and killing Christians
What does Romans teach about why all people need salvation?
Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glory
What was one major tension in the Roman church Paul was addressing?
Division between Jewish and Gentile believers
What does “justification by faith” mean?
Being declared right with God because of faith, not works
What does it mean to live by the Spirit instead of the flesh?
Living by God’s power and word instead of sinful desires
Why did Paul write the letter to the Romans?
To explain the gospel clearly and unite Jewish and Gentile believers
What does Romans 3 say about sin?
Everyone has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
Why couldn’t the law make people righteous?
Because the law reveals sin but cannot save us from it
What does Romans say about God showing no favoritism?
God offers salvation equally to Jews and Gentiles
According to Romans 6, what does it mean to be dead to sin?
Sin no longer has power over us because we are united with Christ
What empire ruled during the time Romans was written?
The Roman Empire
According to Romans 10:17, where does faith come from?
Faith comes from hearing the message about Christ
What was the purpose of the law according to Romans 7:7?
To reveal and define what sin is
Why was Paul passionate about preaching the gospel? (Romans 1:16)
Because it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes
What does Romans 12 say is our proper response to God’s mercy?
To offer our lives as living sacrifices to God