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New Testament Study Guides - ElectronicGospel

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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION<br />

1. 1:1-17 ........................................... What does it mean to “live by faith”?<br />

2. 1:18-32 ..................................... Why are unbelievers “without excuse”?<br />

3. 2:1-16 .............. How do Gentiles “by nature” do the things of the Law?<br />

4. 2:17-29 .......... How are we susceptible to the same brand of hypocrisy?<br />

5. 3:1-18 ................................................ What advantage then has the Jew?<br />

6. 3:19-31 ............ Does justification by faith forbid conditional salvation?<br />

7. 4:1-12 ......... How do you reconcile what Paul says with James 2:14-26?<br />

8. 4:13-25 .................................................................... What is imputation?<br />

9. 5:1-21 ..................................................... How did sin spread to all men?<br />

10. 6:1-14 ......... Describe how baptism imitates and initiates into his death.<br />

11. 6:15-23 ................ Explain what is meant by “not under law, but grace”.<br />

12. 7:1-25 ........................... Summarize the struggle that Paul is describing.<br />

13. 8:1-17 .................................. What does it take to be spiritually minded?<br />

14. 8:18-30 ............................. How does the Spirit help in our weaknesses?<br />

15. 8:31-39 .............................. What can separate us from the love of God?<br />

16. 9:1-13 ...... What is meant: “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated”?<br />

17. 9:14-33 ...... Since this is true, how does God have the right to judge us?<br />

18. 10:1-13 ............................................ Why is ignorant zeal so dangerous?<br />

19. 10:14-21 ................................................ Discuss the value of a preacher.<br />

20. 11:1-10 ................................ Why and how did God blind the non-elect?<br />

21. 11:11-36 ............ How does Paul warn Gentiles that apostasy is a threat?<br />

22. 12:1-13 .................... What is involved in the “renewing of your mind”?<br />

23. 12:14-21 .................... Is it easier to weep or rejoice with those who do?<br />

24. 13:1-7 ....................... Why must we be subject to governing authorities?<br />

25. 13:8-14 ....................................... How is love the fulfillment of the law?<br />

26. 14:1-13 .................................. What are the limitations of this tolerance?<br />

27. 14:14-23 ..... How far should I go to avoid causing a brother to stumble?<br />

28. 15:1-13 ............................................... Discuss Paul’s prayer in verse 13.<br />

29. 15:14-33 ........................................ Why had Paul not yet visited Rome?<br />

30. 16:1-27 .. How do we remain simple concerning evil, but wise in good?<br />

© 2006 Jeff S. Smith, <strong>ElectronicGospel</strong>.com (revised 7/28/12)

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