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Paul's thesis for the whole letter is that he is not ashamed of this, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
What is the gospel (the power of God for salvation)?
100
Paul wrote Romans from this city to a church he had never visited.
What is Corinth?
100

The theme of chapters 1–3: all humanity is this courtroom term before God, and no one is righteous.

What is Guilty?

100
This doctrine means God declares sinners righteous through faith in Christ, apart from works of the law.
What is justification?
100
This is the first word of the practical living section, signaling the shift from doctrine to application.
What is "Therefore"?
200
Paul's universal verdict declares that all have sinned and fall short of this.
What is the glory of God?
200
This Old Testament patriarch is Paul's primary test case for justification by faith, since he was credited righteous before the law existed.
Who is Abraham?
200

The theme of chapters 3–5, believers are justified by __________ through Christ and have peace with God.

What is faith?

200
Paul uses this term for Christ's sacrifice that satisfies God's wrath, so God can be both just and the justifier.
What is propitiation?
200
Paul says do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of this.
What is your mind?
300
Paul contrasts the free gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus with this, which he calls the wages of sin.
What is death?
300
This woman, described as a servant of the church, carried Paul's letter to Rome.
Who is Phoebe?
300

The theme of chapter 8 alone, where there is no ______________ and the Spirit empowers, adopts, and secures believers.

What is Condemnation?

300
Paul says believers have received the Spirit of this, by whom we cry "Abba, Father."
What is adoption?
300
Paul, writing under Nero, tells believers to submit to these because God established them to restrain evil.
What are governing authorities?
400
Paul opens his chapter on life in the Spirit by declaring there is now none of this for those who are in Christ Jesus.
What is condemnation?
400
This married couple risked their lives for Paul and hosted a house church in Rome.
Who are Priscilla and Aquila?
400

The movement of chapters 6–7: believers are dead to __________ and law, and freedom means having a new master.

What is Sin?

400
Paul pictures Israel and Gentile believers using this cultivated tree, with natural branches broken off and wild branches grafted in.
What is the olive tree?
400
Paul tells the strong and weak in faith that the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and this.
What is joy in the Holy Spirit?
500
Paul promises that for those who love God and are called according to His purpose, all things work together for this.
What is good (conformity to the image of Christ)?
500
This Old Testament figure introduced sin and death to the world and is presented as a "type" of Christ — though by contrast.
Who is Adam?
500

The theme of chapters 9–11 is Paul wrestling with Israel. He refers to them as the _______________, meaning a piece of a larger whole, the olive tree, and the mystery, ending in a doxology.

What is Remnant?

500
This is the name for the burst of praise that closes the doctrinal section of Romans — "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!"
What is a doxology?
500
Paul prays that the God of hope will fill believers with all joy and peace as they trust in Him, so that they may overflow with this by the power of the Holy Spirit.
What is hope (by the power of the Holy Spirit)?