Romans 1

Question 1

Introduction and Purpose: How does Paul introduce himself in Romans 1, and what is his stated purpose for writing?

Answer 1

Paul introduces himself as a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the Gospel of God. His purpose is to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles.

Question 2

2. Recipients of the Letter: To whom is Paul addressing his letter in Romans 1?

Answer 2

2. Paul addresses his letter to all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people.

Question 3

3. Paul’s Desire to Visit Rome: What are Paul’s reasons for wanting to visit the Roman Christians as stated in Romans 1:8-15?

Answer 3

3. Paul wants to visit Rome to impart a spiritual gift to make them strong, to encourage one another in faith, and because he feels a debt to preach the gospel to them.

Question 4

4. The Power of the Gospel: How does Paul describe the Gospel in Romans 1:16-17?

Answer 4

4. Paul describes the Gospel as the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew and then to the Gentile.

Question 5

5. God’s Wrath: Against what is God’s wrath revealed, as mentioned in Romans 1:18-32?

Answer 5

5. God’s wrath is revealed against all godlessness and wickedness of people who suppress the truth.

Question 6

6. Humanity’s Knowledge of God: According to Romans 1, how is God’s existence and nature made known to humanity?

Answer 6

6. God’s existence and nature are made plain to humanity through creation, leaving them without excuse.

Question 7

7. Consequences of Idolatry: What consequences does Paul describe for those who exchange the truth of God for idols in Romans 1?

Answer 7

7. The consequences include God giving them over to sinful desires, shameful lusts, and a depraved mind, leading to various kinds of immoral behaviors.

Question 8

8. Moral Decline: What is the result of humanity’s rejection of God as described in the latter part of Romans 1?

Answer 8

8. Humanity’s rejection of God leads to God giving them over to a depraved mind, resulting in a list of various sins like envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice.

Question 9

9. The Righteousness of God: In Romans 1:16-17, what does Paul say about the righteousness of God?

Answer 9

9. Paul states that in the Gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last.

Question 10

10. Paul’s Obligation to Preach: To whom does Paul feel obligated to preach the Gospel, as stated in Romans 1:14-15?

Answer 10

10. Paul feels obligated to preach the Gospel to both Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.