Paul begins this Bible passage by declaring that both Jews and Gentiles are under sin (verse 9). Question #5: According to Paul’s arguments, can anyone be justified by their own merit (through good works)? A person will get what they deserve no matter their ethnicity. He meant that God, who was known as the God of the Jews, will not show any favoritism towards them. Then, in verse 11, he says that “there is no respect of persons with God” (Romans 2:11 KJV).
Paul says that God will give each one their deserved pay, first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles. Indignation and wrath to those who “are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness” (Romans 2:8 KJV) tribulation and anguish to those who do evil deeds (verse 9). Paul stated that, on the day of the judgment of God, He will give what each person deserves:Įternal life to those who “by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality” (Romans 2:7 KJV) glory, honor, and peace to those who do good things (verse 10). Question #4: What are the verdicts that God will deliver in His final judgment, and who will receive them? That’s why they are without excuse (verse 20) and why God delivered them to their wickedness (verses 28-32). They could have sought Him but, instead, they turned to creation itself and worshipped the creature, not the Creator (verses 23-25). Despite knowing creation, those people didn’t glorify God as He deserved (verse 21). Paul argues that the creation reveals the eternal power of God, so people cannot claim to ignore His existence (verse 20). Question #3: Why does God consider humans who reject Him without excuse for doing so? Can they justify rejecting Him out of ignorance if they’ve never heard the gospel? Note: It was Romans 1:17 that brought an awakening to the reformer Martin Luther that triggered the events that culminated with the Reformation. So, we are made righteous through faith, not works. That’s why it was written in the Old Testament, “The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17 KJV, quoting Habakkuk 2:4). Also, God’s righteousness is revealed in the gospel (the good news) through faith in Christ. This is something we should be thankful for, not ashamed of. Paul said he wasn’t ashamed of the gospel of Christ because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes in Jesus. Question #2: Why did Paul say he wasn’t ashamed of the gospel? He wanted to present a complete discussion of fundamental Christian doctrines to them before he could be there in person.
Therefore, the book of Romans is a profound book that covers the main themes about the gospel of the Kingdom of God and the key doctrines of salvation. Note: Scholars believe that Paul didn’t know who founded the church in the city of Rome, so he wasn’t sure if they were properly taught about the gospel of Christ. Paul also wanted to preach the gospel there (verse 15). He said he wanted to impart to them spiritual gifts to strengthen them (verse 11), so they all could be mutually encouraged by their faith (verse 12). Paul prayed that, if it was God’s will, he would visit the church in Rome (verse 10), which was the recipient of this letter. Question #1: What was Paul’s main petition to God regarding the Romans? Why did he want that? Get ready to dig deep into the Word of God. The following questions will help you explore the main themes of this beloved book of the New Testament. This article is an introductory Romans Bible study guide that you can use in your personal study, family study, or Sunday school classes. Among the apostle Paul’s epistles, Romans is considered his masterpiece, an abridged presentation of the Christian faith.