INTRODUCTION TO ROMANS AND CHAPTER 1: x x 2. In view of the contents of the epistle of Romans, why would the claim that Peter started the church at Rome, was its "bishop," and was the first pope be unacceptable? x 3. Where was Paul when he wrote the epistle to the Romans? x 4. Very likely, who carried the epistle to the Christians at Rome? x 5. How was Paul’s desire to visit Rome finally realized? x 6. In the salutation of this epistle, for what purpose does Paul say that he had "received grace and apostleship"? x 7. What was involved in Paul’s prayer (what it was about), that he was making in reference to the Romans? x 8. What did Paul say was spoken of the Roman Christians "throughout the whole world," which in chapter 16:19 is equated with "obedience"? x 9. What seems to be the "spiritual gift" that Paul wanted to impart to the Roman Christians? x 10. The church at Rome was composed mostly of Gentiles. (1) True; (2) False x 11. To whom did Paul say that he was a debtor? x 12. What verse could be considered as a good verse through which to view the entire book of Romans? x 13. Where is the statement, "The just shall live by faith," first found in the Bible, and in what three books is it quoted in the New Testament? x 14. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against what and whom? x 15. What does Paul say as to why mankind was without excuse in going into idolatry, not recognizing God? x 16. What seems to be some of the factors involved as to why that when man knew God, he nonetheless ended up going into idolatry? x 17. In turning from God to idolatry, what "vile affections" does it say "God gave them up" to? x 18. What does Paul say is "against nature"? x 19. As they "did not like to retain God in their knowledge," what rushed in to fill the vacuum of this absence? x 20. Who did Paul say was "worthy of death"? x NAME: _________________________ DATE: ________________
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