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1 A workbook suitable for Bible classes , family studies, or personal Bible study Available in print at Bible study Questions on The Book of Romans by David E. Pratte workbook on romans Page #2 Bible study Questions on the Book of Romans: A workbook suitable for Bible classes , family studies, or personal Bible study Copyright David E. Pratte, 2013, 2014 Minor revisions, 2016 All rights reserved ISBN-13: 978-1496057419 ISBN-10: 1496057414 Printed books, booklets, and tracts available at Free Bible study articles online at Free Bible courses online at Free class books at Free commentaries on Bible books at Contact the author at Note carefully: No teaching in any of our materials is intended or should ever be construed to justify or to in any way incite or encourage personal vengeance or physical violence against any person. He who glories, let him glory in the Lord 1 Corinthians 1:31 Front Page Photo The Colosseum in Rome (Photo in the public domain) Scripture quotations are generally from the New King James Version (NKJV), copyright 1982, 1988 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

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3 workbook on the Theme of the Bible Visit our website at to see a current list of books in print. workbook on romans Page #4 Bible study Questions on the Book of Romans Introduction: This workbook was designed for Bible class study , family study , or personal study . The class book is suitable for teens and up. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand Scripture. Enough questions are included for teachers to assign as many questions as they want for each study session. Studies may proceed at whatever speed and depth will best accomplish the needs of the students. Questions labeled "think" are intended to encourage students to apply what they have learned. When questions refer to a map, students should consult maps in a Bible dictionary or similar reference work or in the back of their Bibles. (Note: My abbreviation "b/c/v" means "book, chapter, and verse.") For class instruction, I urge teachers to assign the questions as homework so students come to class prepared.

4 Then let class time consist of discussion that focuses on the Scriptures themselves. Let the teacher use other Scriptures, questions, applications, and comments to promote productive discussion, not just reading the questions to see whether they were answered correctly. Please, do not let the class period consist primarily of the following: "Joe, will you answer number 1? Sue, what about number 2?" Etc. I also urge students to emphasize the Bible teaching. Please, do not become bogged down over "What did the author mean by question #5?" My meaning is relatively unimportant. The issue is what the Bible says. Concentrate on the meaning and applications of Scripture. If a question helps promote Bible understanding, stay with it. If it becomes unproductive, move on. The questions are not intended just to help students understand the Scriptures. They are also designed to help students learn good principles of Bible study .

5 Good Bible study requires defining the meaning of keywords, studying parallel passages, explaining the meaning of the text clearly, making applications, and defending the truth as well as exposing religious error. I have included questions to encourage students to practice all these study principles. Finally, I encourage plain applications of the principles studied. God's word is written so souls may please God and have eternal life. Please study it with the respect and devotion it deserves! For whatever good this material achieves, to God be the glory. You can find Bible study commentary and notes to accompany many of our Bible question workbooks at David E. Pratte, June 21, 2017 Workbooks, commentaries, and topical studies for sale in print at To join our mailing list to be informed of new books or special sales, contact the author at Page #5 workbook on romans Assignments on romans - Introduction Please read the passages listed below and answer the following questions: 1.

6 Who wrote the book of Romans (see 1:1)? List things you know about the author. 2. To whom is it addressed (1:7)? List some things you know about this church and about the city where it was located. 3. Note Romans 15:25-27 and cross-references. What can we conclude about when the book was written? 4. Skim the book and state its theme. Note 1:16. 5. study Romans 1:16; 10:14-17. Define gospel and describe the role of the gospel in man s salvation (cf. Mark 16:15,16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8). 6. study Romans 2:17-20,25; 10:5; 3:19-23,28; 7:1-7. Define law. What law is primarily referred to in these verses? What problem did people have living under the law? 7. See Romans 5:1,2,20,21. Define grace. What advantage does grace have over law? 8. See Romans 5:1; 1:16; 10:13-17. Define faith. Why is faith important in the gospel? 9. study Romans 2:5-11; 6:3,4,16-18. Define obedience. What is taught in these passages about the importance of obedience?

7 10. List other New Testament passages showing obedience is necessary to salvation. 11. Ongoing Assignment: Begin a list of passages in Romans that show obedience is necessary to salvation. Add to the list as we proceed through the book. workbook on romans Page #6 Assignments on romans 1 Please read Romans 1 and answer the following questions: 1. What inspired man wrote this book? How does he describe himself 1:1? 2. Special Assignment: List at least 4 characteristics or abilities of apostles. Give at least one passage for each. 3. What is special about the gospel according to 1:1,2? List some Old Testament passages that promised the gospel. 4. Who is the gospel primarily about 1:3? What ancestor was in his lineage? 5. Give other passages that show Jesus relationship to David. Why is this important? 6. Whose Son was Jesus besides the seed of David 1:4? Why is this important? 7. What evidence is listed that demonstrates Jesus relationship to God?

8 List passages that confirm this event really happened. 8. Special Assignment: Explain how the resurrection proves Jesus is God s Son. 9. What had Paul received from Jesus 1:5? To whom was he appointed to teach about faith and obedience? 10. What is the connection between obedience and faith in v5? Explain the significance. 11. Special Assignment: study other passages about our calling 1:6. How does Jesus call us? To what were we called? Page #7 workbook on romans 12. How did Paul greet the Romans 1:7? What were they called to be? 13. Case study : Some people believe saints are very good Christians who have died. Define saints. List other passages showing how and when a person becomes sanctified. 14. How did Paul describe their faith 1:8? (Think: Why was this important?) 15. What assurance did Paul give them 1:9? What request did he make 1:10? 16. What 2 reasons did Paul give why he wanted to see them 1:11,12? 17.

9 Special Assignment: Define spiritual gifts. List passages showing how apostles imparted spiritual gifts to people. 18. What had Paul planned to do 1:13? Why had his plans failed? 19. What debt did he owe 1:14? (Think: Why did he owe this? What can we learn?) 20. To whom did he seek to preach 1:14? Define the terms and explain the meaning. 21. What did Paul want to do as a result of his debt 1:15? 22. Application: What is necessary for one to be ready to preach/teach the gospel? (Think: Are you ready to preach/teach it?) workbook on romans Page #8 23. Case study : Some claim that gospel includes only how to become a Christian, so it should be preached to the lost; but doctrine refers to how to live as a Christian and should be preached to the saved. Explain how Paul s statement relates to this view. 24. Why was Paul not ashamed of the gospel 1:16? List other passages about the power of God s word. 25. Application: List ways people show a lack of faith in the power of the gospel.

10 26. What condition is stated for salvation in v16? Who can meet this condition? (Think: What applications would v16 have to people who still bound the Old Testament?) 27. Application: Give examples of things we will (or will not) do if we are not ashamed of the gospel. 28. What does the gospel reveal 1:17? Define righteousness. (Think: What is meant here by the righteousness of God? Cf. Philippians 3:9.) 29. Explain the meaning of righteousness from faith to faith (cf. Galatians 2:16). 30. What Old Testament passage is quoted in v17 (give b/c/v)? What does it teach? 31. Define wrath, ungodliness, unrighteousness. 32. What did ungodly, unrighteous men do 1:18 (check various translations)? How might people be guilty of this? Page #9 workbook on romans 33. What did the people know 1:19? According to the verse, how did they know it? (Think: Consider ways God made this known. Later verses will describe it further.) 34. Why are men without excuse if they do not know God 1:20?