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It is doubtful that Romans 16 should be in the book since the majority of Greek manuscripts lack that text.
It is doubtful that Romans 16 should be in the book since the majority of Greek manuscripts lack that text.
False (B)
In Romans 1-3, Paul emphasizes the sinfulness of humanity with the exception of the Jews.
In Romans 1-3, Paul emphasizes the sinfulness of humanity with the exception of the Jews.
False (B)
The 'New Perspective on Paul' emphasizes the social ramifications of the gospel.
The 'New Perspective on Paul' emphasizes the social ramifications of the gospel.
True (A)
Religion was a central element of Roman social life.
Religion was a central element of Roman social life.
One reason why Paul writes Romans is to correct a heresy involving the resurrection.
One reason why Paul writes Romans is to correct a heresy involving the resurrection.
Romans was written from the city of ___________________
Romans was written from the city of ___________________
One of Paul's foundational teachings in Romans is the universality of _____________
One of Paul's foundational teachings in Romans is the universality of _____________
Christ's sacrificial death is the basis for our ____________________ by which we are made righteous in God's sight.
Christ's sacrificial death is the basis for our ____________________ by which we are made righteous in God's sight.
The generosity of God's grace should not inspire ___________________________
The generosity of God's grace should not inspire ___________________________
The edict of _____________________ expelled the Jews from Rome.
The edict of _____________________ expelled the Jews from Rome.
Paul's ultimate goal is to take the gospel to what region?
Paul's ultimate goal is to take the gospel to what region?
The church at Rome is comprised of:
The church at Rome is comprised of:
The agent of sanctification is:
The agent of sanctification is:
The name of Paul's scribe that helped compose Romans is:
The name of Paul's scribe that helped compose Romans is:
Who will deliver the epistle to the Romans?
Who will deliver the epistle to the Romans?
What did the Romans do with the gods of the people they conquered?
What did the Romans do with the gods of the people they conquered?
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons proposed for Paul writing Romans?
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons proposed for Paul writing Romans?
Romans frequently makes use of what rhetorical strategy?
Romans frequently makes use of what rhetorical strategy?
What image does Paul use to describe the inclusion of Gentiles into God's chosen people?
What image does Paul use to describe the inclusion of Gentiles into God's chosen people?
What is Paul's reaction to the fact that Judaism has not completely embraced its Messiah?
What is Paul's reaction to the fact that Judaism has not completely embraced its Messiah?
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Study Notes
Letter to the Romans Study Notes
- Romans 16 is universally accepted in the text despite lacking in most Greek manuscripts.
- Paul’s discussion of sinfulness includes both Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing universal sin.
- The "New Perspective on Paul" highlights the social implications of the gospel message.
- Religion played a crucial role in daily social life within Roman society.
- Paul addresses various theological issues in Romans, but not primarily a heresy related to resurrection.
- The Epistle to the Romans was written from Corinth.
- A core teaching of Romans is the universality of sin affecting all humanity.
- Justification, made possible through Christ's sacrificial death, is central to being made righteous before God.
- The concept of antinomianism should not arise from the understanding of God's grace and generosity.
- Emperor Claudius issued an edict that resulted in the expulsion of Jews from Rome.
- Paul's missionary ambition included taking the gospel to Spain.
- The Roman church was a mix of Jewish Christians and Gentiles.
- The Holy Spirit is identified as the agent responsible for the process of sanctification.
- Tertius is recognized as the scribe who assisted Paul in composing the letter to the Romans.
- Phoebe is noted as the person responsible for delivering the epistle to the Roman church.
- Romans often absorbed the gods of conquered peoples, integrating them into their pantheon.
- One proposed reason for Paul writing Romans is not that he founded the church in Rome, suggesting his plans for the epistle were broader.
- Rhetorical questions serve as a prominent rhetorical strategy throughout Romans, engaging readers and listeners.
- Paul uses the metaphor of grafting to illustrate the inclusion of Gentiles into the community of God's chosen people.
- Paul expresses concern over the lack of complete acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah within Judaism, indicating his emotional investment in the matter.
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