Scripture Focus: Romans 1:1-7, 16-17; 15:22-29

JJA June 5,2011 Session 1

Keeping in TouchHow do you keep in touch with friends who live far away?

Explore the WordExplore the WordTo Rome and Beyond (Rom. 15:22-29)

Why did Paul have to go to Jerusalem first?

Why did Paul believe Gentile Christians owed it to Jewish

Christians to help them in their time of need?

Good News About Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7)

How does Paul introduce himself?

What does he say about the gospel in verse 2?

How does Paul introduce Jesus? What does he emphasize?

According to verse 5, what privilege and responsibility did Paul receive through Christ?

What three “callings” are referred to in verses 5, 6, and 7?

To whom are these “calls” extended?

What was the goal of the gospel Paul preached?

To what did he call the Gentiles?

To whom is Paul’s letter written (1:7a)?

What does Paul mean when he refers to believers as “saints”?Define “peace”?

God Is Able to Save Everyone (Romans 1:16-17)

What was Paul’s personal attitude toward the gospel? He says the gospel is God’s power. What does he mean?

According to 1:17, how are we sinners made right with God?

What is the relationship between righteousness and obedience?

Examine LifeExamine LifeTo Rome and Beyond (Rom. 15:22-29)

How can we continue to trust God even when our expectations are

not fulfilled?

What debts of gratitude do you owe?

To whom are you indebted?

Have you tried doing something for God in your own strength? How was it different than doing everything under God’s direction (Romans 15:29)?

Good News About Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7)

What would you say about Jesus?

About who he is? Who is he to you?

Look at the believers around you. If you saw them as Christ does, how would you describe them?

Would you treat them differently?

How can we be bolder for Christ? How can we overcome our reluctance to share the gospel?

Think back to when you were not right with God.

How did you become right with him?

How can each of us be always and completely

right with him?