Study Questions on Romans

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Page 1 of 20 Study Questions on Romans INTRODUCTORY STUDIES 1. Why is Romans considered a profound book? 2. Why is it considered by some to be the chief book of the New Testament? 3. What information is available as to authorship? 4. As to date? 5. As to its place of origin? 6. What problem is there concerning the destination of this letter? What evidence convinces you as to the correctness (or incorrectness) of Rome as being the destination? 7. Give a brief sketch of the origin and history of the church in Rome. 8. What was the occasion that led Paul to write this letter? 9. What suggestions have been made as to Paul s purpose in writing this book? What is there to support each suggestion, and what is there that would deny the truthfulness of each suggestion?

10. What is the significance of the plural word “dead” (1:4)? 11. Explain “obedience of faith.” Give at least two possibilities. 12. What evidence of the deity of Christ is found in chapter 1? 13. If the saints in Rome received what Paul wished for them as in verse 7, what would it mean to them?

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