Cometary Flashcards
According to ABC for Romans, the book of Romans is a letter of introduction to whom?
Believers in Rome.
According to ABC for Romans, what does Paul’s greeting by name of 26 people indicate?
The mobility of early Christians throughout the Roman Empire.
According to ABC for Romans, what are the two fundamental realities in Paul’s argument in Romans 1-3?
The righteousness of God, Faith.
According to ABC for Romans, for believers, what must there be a complete change of loyalty from and to what?
From sin to righteousness.
According to the Bible Commentary, where was the book of Romans written?
Corinth (Greece).
Who is the author of the Book of Romans?
The Book of Romans claims to have been written by Paul, and no serious scholar doubts that he was the author.
Where was the Book of Romans written?
The letter was written in Corinth.
What is the background of the Christian believers in Rome?
The Christian believers in Rome were a mixed group of Jews and Gentiles, with many names typically bestowed on slaves.
What does Paul’s greeting of twenty-six people in Romans 16 indicate?
It demonstrates the mobility of early Christians throughout the Roman Empire.
What is the primary purpose of the Book of Romans?
Romans serves as a letter of introduction to believers in Rome, displaying Paul’s understanding of the gospel and its implications for communal life.
What are the two fundamental realities that frame Paul’s argument in Romans?
The two realities are the righteousness of God and faith.
What does the righteousness of God reveal?
It reveals God’s essential character in response to the unrighteousness of humanity.
What is the nature of the faith discussed in Romans?
It is a faith that acknowledges God’s righteous condemnation and accepts the gracious gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.
What call does Paul make regarding holy living?
Paul calls for a complete change of loyalty from sin to righteousness.
What does Paul address in Romans 9-11?
He confronts the Jewish rejection of the Messiah.
What is emphasized in Romans 12-15 regarding Christian growth?
No Christian is expected to advance spiritually apart from the nurture and encouragement of other believers.
What has God distributed among believers?
God has distributed gifts and abilities among believers, who are to use them for one another’s benefit.
