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Review Questions:

1. Who wrote the book of Romans?

Answer:

According to Romans 1:1, the apostle Paul wrote this letter.

2. To whom was it written?

Answer:  

According to Romans 1:7, the letter was written to “all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints.”  This means that it was written to the Christians who made up the church in Rome.

3. Had the writer ever been to Rome?

Answer:

Paul had not actually been to Rome.  According to Romans 1:11-12, he had a strong desire to come to Rome because it would be good for them and him.  However, we learn in Romans 1:13 that thus far he had been prevented from doing this.

4. Did the writer know any of the Christians in Rome?

Answer:

Although he had not been to Rome, several with whom he had worked and some of his relatives were part of the church in Rome.  He calls many of them by name when he sends greetings in Romans 16:1-15.

5. List four of the main thoughts found in the book of Romans.

Answer:

There are several correct answers to this question.  Some possible answers would be:

o      The gospel

o      Salvation by grace through faith

o      The relationship of grace, faith, justification, the blood of Christ, sin, baptism and the new life.

o      The relationship of the Israelites to Christ and how they will be saved.

o      Practical applications of living a life that can be called “a living sacrifice.”

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