New Testament in a Year – Romans 1

By Ron

June 13, 2024

New Testament, Romans

Introduction - Romans 1:1-7

How did Paul introduce and identify himself to the Romans? (1:1)
What special calling on his life did Paul feel? (1:1)
In what ways has God revealed His gospel to people? (1:2-4)
Who is the focus of God’s gospel? (1:2-4)
What credentials does Jesus have to confirm His claim as Son of God? (1:3-4)
What did Paul and others receive as a calling for their lives? (1:5)
Who were the new group of people being exposed to the gospel message? (1:5)
What were the Gentiles and all people being called to believe? (1:5)
How did Paul describe the people who were receiving this letter? (1:6)
To whom was this letter written? (1:7)
What kind of greeting did Paul send to his audience? (1:7)

With whom could you share God’s unfolding plan of salvation for the whole world?
How would you explain God’s plan of salvation to a friend?
To what friend could you explain God’s love and your response to His plan of salvation? How?

For what was the church at Rome well-known? (1:8)
How did Paul describe his commitment to God? (1:9)
What kind of concern did Paul have for his audience? (1:9-10)
What happened to Paul’s plans to visit the church in Rome? (1:10-13)
What did Paul want to give the Romans when he visited? (1:11-12)
Who would benefit from Paul’s visit? (1:12)
To whom had God called Paul to communicate the gospel? (1:14-15)
How did Paul feel about what others thought about him and his message? (1:16)
To whom does God grant salvation? (1:16)
How does a person become righteous? (1:17)
What does a person’s faith accomplish? (1:17)

What can you do this week to help a person for whom you are concerned?
With whom can you be more honest and forthright about the gospel message you believe?
For what "unreachable" person will you begin praying this week?

What is God’s response to the people who ignore and disobey Him? (1:18)
How does God reveal Himself to people? (1:19-20)
What makes all people accountable to God? (1:20)
What is the primary problem people have in their relationship with God? (1:21)
What happens to the hearts and minds of people who reject God? (1:21-22)
When people deny God, what do they often put in His place? (1:21-23)
How does God respond to people who ignore and deny Him? (1:24, 26)
How are attitudes toward sexuality affected when a person denies God? (1:24, 26-27)
What lie do people naturally believe by denying the truth? (1:25)
When thoughts of God are pushed out, what evil attitudes and actions replace them? (1:28-31)
Instead of fearing God, what attitude do people naturally have toward Him? (1:32)

In what ways can you lessen your dependence on the things you are tempted to "worship" and serve more than God?
How can you glorify God and give thanks to Him this week?
Who among your friends is caught in this trap of rejecting God and needs your prayers of intercession this week?