P Mike Applying the Word

  Romans 3:19-26 Questions to Go Deeper “ Now ” sets what for this section (19)?  What do “we know?” What does the Law speak to? What is the two-fold purpose of the Law speaking to those under the Law (19)? Why is everyone condemned that is under the Law (20)?   Where will those who attempt to be justified by works of the law not be justified (20)? What really comes through the Law (20)? How are the beginning of verse 21 and verse 19 similar (21)?  What is the contrast of verse 21 ( But )? It appear because of the contrast to verse 20 “from the Law” implies “works of the Law.” Though Paul doesn’t specifically include “works of the Law, the contrast to WHERE the righteousness of God has been manifested. What are the witnesses to this manifested righteousness of God (21)? How is the righteousness of God manifested (22)? Who is this righteousness of God manifested in (22)? What does it show about the righteousness of God being manifested in

  Romans 3:1-18 Answers Questions to Go Deeper “Then” is translated “therefore” by some translations.  “Therefore” best points to the Greek text.  What would Paul be referencing with with “therefore”? His previous discourse on the Jewish person’s state of condemnation despite their identity as Jews. Based on Paul’s answer in verse 2 He knows the answer to the two questions before he asks them.  Why would he use these two questions? Who would he be speaking for in the two questions? Paul is giving the hypothetical Jewish critics questions.  If there was absolutely no advantage or benefit Jews over Gentiles, then what would be the answer to the answer to the two questions?  However, what is the answer (2)? He would have to say there is no advantage or benefit.  But he says the opposite…Great in every respect. What does the phrase “first of all” imply about the advantages or benefits?  How many advantages are listed (2)?  Where is the list completed (hint Romans

  Romans 3:1-18 Questions to Go Deeper “Then” is translated “therefore” by some translations.  “Therefore” best points to the Greek text.  What would Paul be referencing with with “therefore”? Based on Paul’s answer in verse 2 He knows the answer to the two questions before he asks them.  Why would he use these two questions? Who would he be speaking for in the two questions? If there was absolutely no advantage or benefit Jews over Gentiles, then what would be the answer to the answer to the two questions?  However, what is the answer (2)? What does the phrase “first of all” imply about the advantages or benefits?  How many advantages are listed (2)?  Where is the list completed (hint Romans 9)? Does unbelief of some Jews nullify God’s faithfulness to the Jews (3)? What is Paul’s response to the possibility of God being accused for condemning some Jews for their unbelief (4)? Where is the proof text from in the OT (4)?  Who said these words previously?  What i

  Romans 2:17-29 Questions to Go Deeper! Who is the “you” referring to (2:17)?   Could it be the same you mentioned in the previous section? Either way, ‘if the shoe fits wear it’ is the implication.  It would need to be a jewish reader. What is the name he or she bears (2:17)? Jew - Judean In verse 17 there are three privileges “you” attributes to himself, what are they (2:17)? 1. Bear the name Jew, 2. Rely upon the Law, and boast in God. In verse 18 there are two understandings “you” has, what are they (2:18)? 1. His will, 2. Approve the things that are essential Where does “you” receive these understandings (2:18)? being instructed out of the Law. There are four roles that “You” is confident of for himself, what are they (2:19-20)?  1. A guide to the blind, 2. A light to those who are in darkness, 3. A corrector of the foolish, 4. A teacher of the immature. What is the basis of his confident instruction (2:20b)? having the Law! How is th

  Romans 2:1-16 Questions to Go Deeper What is the reason for “therefore” (2:1)? In light of the ‘reader’ fully acknowledging the pagan is getting what they deserve, therefore, “the reader” is condemned. What is the primary pronoun used in 1:18-32?  And then what is the new pronoun used in 2:1-6? They & Them in 1:18-32 “You” in 2:1-6 3.  Why is the one who passes judgment without excuse and condemned (2:1d)? Are they condemned for judging or for doing what they judge others for doing? The reader is condemned “for you who judge practice the same things.”  The acknowledgment that they sin, condemns the reader because the reader sins!   4.  Who is the “we” of verse 2?   Paul and the readers, all know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things! 5.  Why does the judgment of God rightly fall upon people (2:2)? They practice such things ! 6.  What are the “such things” Paul refers to (2:2)? It appears to be 1:29-32…Sin!

Romans 1:18-32 Q & A Romans 1:18-32 Answers to Questions to Go Deeper What is “For” there for (1:18a)? It further explains the righteousness of God revealed in the Gospel by faith alone in Christ.  This appears to begin a section of that runs all the way down through 3:20 that establishes that all of humanity is under the Just judgment of God and humanity is therefore in need of God’s righteousness in order to avoid His just wrath! Who’s wrath is it? (1:18a) God’s wrath - It is God’s just (righteous) response to humanities’ rejection of Him.  Where does God’s wrath come from? (1:18b) From heaven Who or what is it dispelled upon? (1:18c) Against all ungodliness (irreverence) and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. When is this wrath being revealed? (1:18b) It is a present tense verb … it being revealed How are irreverent and unrighteous further described? (1:18d) … who suppress the truth in unrighteousness…

  Romans Introduced  Questions & Answers Introduction Who is Paul? (1:1a-b) a. Slave of Christ b.  Called as an apostle What was Paul set apart for? (1:1c) The Gospel from God How did God previously reveal the good news? (1:2) He promised it previously through the prophets in the holy Scriptures. What is the previously revealed good news? (1:3-4) Concerning God’s Son, who was 1) born of the seed of David in His humanity & 2) Identified unmistakably by the resurrection that He was the Son of God in power.  What was the means by which Jesus was designated the Son of God in power? (1:4c) By the Spirit of Holiness was appointed or designated the Son of God. What is identity of seed of David and the Son of God? (1:4d) Jesus Christ our Lord! What did Paul receive from Jesus Christ our Lord because of His work? (1:5a) Grace and apostleship Why did Paul receive these gifts? (1:5c)        to bring about the obedience of faith among all