Questions for Romans 1: 1-17

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Paul-To The Romans, Chapter 1:1-17:

1. Paul had not yet visited Rome and met the Christians he's writing to. Who do you feel led these people to Christ? What is it that gives you that impression...is there Biblical evidence?

2. Why do you think Paul is so specific about who Jesus is if he's writing to Christians?

3. What is the evidence Paul cites for Jesus to be the Son of God?

4. What do you feel Paul means by using the term "saints"? How does it differ from the meaning of saint, today?

5. In verse 12, Paul seems to be placing himself, though an Apostle, as an equal to the Roman believers. How does this compare to the behavior of Christian leaders, today? How does it compare to your esteem for Christian leaders, today?

6. What do you feel Paul means by the term Gentiles?

7. In verse 16, what does Paul say is required for someone to receive salvation? List some other things people have told you are "required" to be saved?

8. Why do you feel Paul said, "first for the Jew, then for the Gentile"?

9. What do you feel is meant by the phrase, "The righteous will live by faith"? Is Paul expanding the meaning in any way?