Questions and Answers
In what is there much advantage?
Being a Jew
With what have the Jews been entrusted?
The very words of God
What if someone were unfaithful?
Will their unfaithfulness nullify God's faithfulness?
Whose faithfulness will their unfaithfulness not nullify?
Signup and view all the answers
What argument is Paul using?
Signup and view all the answers
And what is God certainly not unjust in bringing?
Signup and view all the answers
Who might argue, 'if my falsehood enhances God's truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?'
Signup and view all the answers
What is just?
Signup and view all the answers
What are Jews and Gentiles alike?
Signup and view all the answers
Who understands?
Signup and view all the answers
Who have turned away?
Signup and view all the answers
What do their tongues practice?
Signup and view all the answers
From what Old Testament book does the following quotation come: 'their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness'?
Signup and view all the answers
What are their feet swift to shed?
Signup and view all the answers
What is before their eyes?
Signup and view all the answers
What may be held accountable to God?
Signup and view all the answers
How will no one be declared righteous in God's sight?
Signup and view all the answers
To what do the law and the prophets testify?
Signup and view all the answers
What is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe?
Signup and view all the answers
Of what do you all fall short?
Signup and view all the answers
By whose grace are all justified freely?
Signup and view all the answers
As what did God present Christ?
Signup and view all the answers
Who did this to demonstrate his righteousness?
Signup and view all the answers
When did God demonstrate his righteousness?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is boasting excluded?
Signup and view all the answers
By what is a person justified?
Signup and view all the answers
Is God the God of the Jews only?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is God the God of Gentiles too?
Signup and view all the answers
Through what will God justify the uncircumcised?
Signup and view all the answers
What do we uphold?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Advantage of Being a Jew
- Jews have much advantage due to their heritage and covenant with God.
- They have been entrusted with the very words of God, signifying a unique responsibility.
God's Faithfulness
- Unfaithfulness of individuals does not nullify God's faithfulness; He remains true regardless of human actions.
- The righteousness of God is unaffected by human falsehoods; His justice is eternal.
Human Arguments and Wrath
- Paul uses a human argument to highlight the relationship between sin and God's truthfulness.
- God's wrath is a just response to human sinfulness; He is not unjust in administering it.
Universal Sinfulness
- Both Jews and Gentiles are under the power of sin, creating a universal need for redemption.
- No one understands or seeks God on their own; all have turned away from God in sin.
Nature of Sin
- The tongues of sinners practice deceit, and their words are filled with cursing and bitterness.
- Their actions are swift to shed blood, demonstrating the severity of sin in humanity.
Accountability to God
- The whole world will be held accountable to God for their actions, emphasizing universal guilt.
- No one will be declared righteous in God's sight by their adherence to the law; works are insufficient for justification.
Righteousness Through Faith
- The law and prophets bear witness to God’s righteousness, which is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ.
- That righteousness is available to all who believe, indicating inclusivity in salvation.
Human Shortcomings and God's Grace
- All fall short of the glory of God, showcasing human imperfection.
- Justification is a gift of God's grace, provided freely through Christ's sacrifice of atonement.
Demonstration of Righteousness
- God presented Christ as a means to demonstrate His righteousness in the current age, underlining the importance of faith for justification.
- Boasting is excluded, highlighting that faith, not works, is the basis of one’s justification.
God of All Humanity
- God is not solely the God of the Jews; He also encompasses the Gentiles.
- There is one God who justifies all people, both the circumcised and uncircumcised, based on their faith.
Upholding the Law
- Despite justification through faith, believers uphold the law as a reflection of God's moral standards and righteousness.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of Romans 3 from the NIV Bible with our flashcard quiz. Each card focuses on key concepts and questions about the scriptures, perfect for teen Bible quizzing. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of God's faithfulness and the role of the Jews in His plan.