Romans 3 Flashcards
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- What is the primary advantage of being Jewish, as mentioned by Paul in Romans 3:1-2?
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- Solution: The primary advantage is having been entrusted with the “oracles of God,” which refers to the Scriptures.
2
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- How does Paul view God’s faithfulness in relation to human unfaithfulness (3: 3-4)?
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- Solution: Paul asserts that human unfaithfulness does not nullify God’s faithfulness. God remains true and just.
3
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- What does Paul say about the sinfulness of Jews and Gentiles in Verses 3:5-18?
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- Solution: Paul states that both Jews and Gentiles are under the power of sin, emphasizing that no one is righteous on their own.
4
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- According to Paul in Verses 3:19-20, what is the purpose of the Law?
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- Solution: The Law’s purpose is to make the whole world aware of sin, not to declare anyone righteous in God’s sight.
5
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- What does Paul introduce in Verses 3:21-22 regarding righteousness?
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- Solution: Paul introduces the concept of righteousness from God through faith in Jesus Christ not through the law, available to all who believe, regardless of being Jew or Gentile.
6
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- What pivotal statement does Paul make in 3:23?
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- Solution: Paul states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
7
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- Describe Paul’s explanation of justification in 3:24-26.
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- Solution: People are justified freely by God’s grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus, who was presented as a sacrifice of atonement.
8
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- What does Paul say about boasting in the context of faith in Verses 3:27-28?
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- Solution: Paul asserts that justification by faith excludes boasting since it is not based on the Law but on faith.
9
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- How does Paul address the inclusivity of God for both Jews and Gentiles in 3:29-30?
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- Solution: Paul emphasizes that God is the God of both Jews and Gentiles, justifying both by faith.
10
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- What does Paul conclude about the Law and faith in 3: 31?
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- Solution: Paul concludes that faith does not nullify the Law; rather, it upholds the Law.
