Explaining the Gospel (Ch. 1–4)
Who does Paul say the gospel is the power of God for, first for the Jew, then for the Gentile?
Everyone who believes.
According to Romans 5:8, how did God demonstrate His love for us?
According to Romans 5:8, how did God demonstrate His love for us?
What group of people is Paul heartbroken over in Romans 9:1–3?
His people. The Israelites.
What does Paul say should be sincere in Romans 12:9?
Love.
This scientist developed the theory of general relativity, changing our understanding of space and time.
Who is Albert Einstein?
What does Paul say all people have done according to Romans 3:23?
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
What is the “free gift of God” according to Romans 6:23?
Eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
What does Paul say about God’s sovereignty in choosing Isaac over Ishmael and Jacob over Esau?
God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy.
In Romans 14, Paul advises believers not to judge one another over what kinds of matters?
Disputable matters (opinions on food, days, etc.)
The Apostle Paul wrote this many books in the New Testament.
What is 13? The thirteen books written by Paul are: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.
In Romans 4, what Old Testament figure is used as an example of being justified by faith, not works?
Abraham
What word does Paul use in Romans 6 to describe what we were to sin but are now to righteousness?
We are no longer slaves to sin but slaves to righteousness.
According to Romans 10:9, what must someone do to be saved?
Confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart God raised Him from the dead.
According to our series, what are the five church killers?
We compare and compete (12-3-8)
We only love some people (12-13)
We let opinions and preferences drive us (14.1-15.13)
We try to go it alone (15.14-33)
We de-value the actual people (16.1-27)
In what year did the first iPhone officially release?
What is 2007?
According to Romans 1:20, what excuse does no one have when it comes to knowing God?
No one has an excuse because God's qualities have been clearly seen in creation.
In Romans 7, Paul speaks about the struggle with what?
The struggle between wanting to do good but being drawn by sin.
What period of time was Romans written?
Paul wrote the Epistle to the Romans, around AD 57, while in Corinth
Who does Paul commend in Romans 16:1 as a deacon (servant) of the church in Cenchreae?
Phoebe.
This country is home to the world’s longest place name, with 85 letters: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
What is New Zealand?
In Romans 2, what warning does Paul give to those who pass judgment on others?
That they condemn themselves because they do the same things.
Finish this line from Romans 8:1 — “Therefore, there is now no ________.”
Condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Paul quotes Isaiah in Romans 10 to explain why many Israelites did not believe. What reason does he give?
Because of hardened hearts and refusal to listen.
How many people does Paul greet by name in Romans 16, demonstrating the value of individuals?
26 individuals by name.
Phoebe
Priscilla
Aquila
Epenetus
Mary
Andronicus
Junia
Ampliatus
Urbanus
Stachys
Apelles
Aristobulus' household (unnamed, but noted)
Herodion
Narcissus' household (again unnamed, but noted)
Tryphena
Tryphosa
Persis
Rufus
Rufus' mother
Asyncritus
Phlegon
Hermes
Patrobas
Hermas
Philologus
Julia
Nereus
Nereus' sister
Olympas
Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite in the animal kingdom?
What is a hippopotamus?