Grace and Apostleship

Romans 1:1-7

Key Verse 1:5

1. Read v. 1. How does Paul introduce himself? What can we learn here about the Biblical position of a Christian? 

2. Read vs. 1-4. What does this passage show us about: a) the origin of the gospel; b) the foundation of the gospel, and; c) the contents of the gospel? 

3. Why is it important to know that Jesus is the Son of God and Christ the Lord? (Cf. John 20:31)

4. Memorize v. 5. What does this verse teach us about: a) the purpose of a Christian life and b) the contents of ones’ calling as a Christian?

5. What does the expression "And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ" show about the blessed position of the recipients of the Epistle addressed to the Romans? 

6. Read v. 7. What further truths does this passage reveal about the blessed position of a Christian? 

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