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Who was Paul a servant of in verse one of the book of Romans?
Christ Jesus
Paul was called to be what?
An apostle
Who was a descendant of David according to the flesh?
Jesus Christ
Who was declared to be the Son of God with power?
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We will receive what, to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name?
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Who were (all nations, including) you called to belong to?
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What is every Christian called to be in this verse?
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What do we have from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ?
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What was spoken of throughout the whole world?
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What had Paul wanted to do for a long time?
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What were two large groups of people in Paul's day?
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What was Paul eager to preach?
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What is Paul not ashamed of?
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Why is Paul not ashamed of the Gospel?
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What shall the just live by?
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The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against what kind of men?
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Why is what is known about God plain to them?
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What are God's invisible attributes?
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Where have God's invisible attributes been clearly perceived?
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They knew God but what did they not do?
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When people have turned away from God, what has their thinking become and what have their hearts become?
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What is one the signs of unrighteousness mentioned by Paul in this verse?
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Name five ways in which Paul describes unrighteous people, such as false teachers?
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What did they exchange the Truth of God for?
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Who do they worship and serve rather than the Creator?
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What did the women in Romans 1:26 exchange natural relations for?
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When the men in Romans 1:27 gave up natural relations with women, what were they consumed with?
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What did God do because they did not see fit to acknowledge God?
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What do those who judge have?
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Who does the judgment of God rightly fall on?
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What is the goodness of God meant to lead you to?
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When will God's righteous judgment be revealed?
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What will there be for those who obey unrighteousness?
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There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does what?
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What will happen to those who worketh good?
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Study Notes
Overview of Romans
- Paul identifies himself as a servant of Christ Jesus, emphasizing his commitment to spreading the Gospel.
- He was called to be an apostle, highlighting his role as a messenger of God's word.
Jesus Christ
- Jesus is a descendant of David according to the flesh, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah.
- Declared to be the Son of God with power, Jesus's divine nature is integral to Christian belief.
- Through grace and apostleship, believers are called to preach obedience of faith for Christ’s name.
Believers and Faith
- All nations are called to belong to Jesus Christ, showcasing the universality of the Gospel.
- Every Christian is referred to as a saint, which connotes holiness and separation for God's purpose.
- Peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ is a significant blessing for believers.
Importance of Faith
- The faith of believers is renowned throughout the whole world, underlining its transformative power.
- Paul expresses his long-held desire to visit believers, indicating a personal connection to the community.
- He felt an eagerness to preach the Gospel, indicating its importance as the central message of his ministry.
The Power of the Gospel
- Paul is unashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
- Righteousness is a key theme, with the principle that "the just shall live by faith."
God's Wrath and Human Understanding
- The wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness, emphasizing the accountability of humanity.
- God's invisible attributes are evident through creation, leaving people without excuse for not acknowledging Him.
- Although they knew God, many failed to glorify Him or express gratitude, leading to vain imaginations and darkened hearts.
Signs of Unrighteousness
- Paul describes unrighteous individuals as backbiters and haters of God, among other negative traits, highlighting the moral decline.
- Ways in which unrighteous people are characterized include being foolish, faithless, and ruthless, illustrating a lack of virtue.
- Many have exchanged the truth of God for lies, choosing to worship the creature over the Creator.
Sexual Morality
- Women exchanged natural relations for those against nature, while men burned with lust for one another, indicating a departure from divine design.
- Because of their refusal to acknowledge God, He gave them to reprobate minds, resulting in behaviors contrary to righteousness.
Judgment
- Judgers have no excuse, as they fall under the same standards they apply to others; God's judgment is impartial.
- God's goodness is designed to lead people to repentance, establishing the purpose of His mercy.
- The Day of Wrath will reveal God's righteous judgment, where indignation and wrath await those who practice unrighteousness.
Consequences of Actions
- Tribulation and distress will be the fate of those who do evil, reinforcing the principle of divine retribution.
- Those who do good will receive glory, honor, and peace, emphasizing the positive outcomes of righteous living.
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