1. What two results do you have in your life because you are justified by faith (5:1-2a)?
( Justification means declared and accepted as righteous before God)?
a.
b.
2. Who enabled us to receive these two privileges (5:1-2)?
3. Rewrite the short phrase “we exult in our tribulations” from verse 3 with words you commonly use.
4. What special qualities should we expect God to be developing in our lives during difficult times (5:3-4)?
5. Who actually fills our hearts with the love of God (5:5)?
6. As a Christian, the Holy Spirit (choose one) (5:5)
1) has been given to us in the past.
2) is being given to us in the present.
3) will be given to us in the future. (Circle the right one).
7. “At the ________________________________ time Christ died for the ungodly” (5:6). (Fill in)
8. What kind of people did Christ die for (5:6-8)? {Please circle the right ones).
| the unrighteous | the godly | people in sin |
| the righteous | the ungodly | good people |
9. How did God demonstrate His love toward us (5:8)?
10. What will we be saved from (5:9)?
11. Read verses 5:1 and 5:9 and please fill in the blanks.
- “having been justified _________________________________ ” (5:1).
- “having been justified _________________________________ ” (5:9).
12. What was our relationship with God like at the time we were reconciled with God (5:10)? (Reconciliation is the restoration of a relationship).
13. How does Jesus make sure we will not suffer harm on Judgment Day (Ro 5:10; Mt 25:31-34)?
14. From verses 2, 3, 11 of chapter 5, please finish the phrases: {NIV uses “rejoice in” not “exult”}
- 5:2 “we exult in _________________________________ ”
- 5:3 “we also exult in _________________________________ ”
- 5:11 “we also exult in _________________________________ ”
15. List at least three changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Bonus questions on Romans 5:1-11
1. Paul rejoiced so much in these verses.
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A. The Peace Offering Man's relationship is restored with God. Ro. 5:1-2,6-8
1. What are some things man does thinking God will be at peace with him?
2. How did God show His love for us (6-8)?
3. Does anyone know of an example of someone dying for a good person? Bad?
4. Can anyone tell me what 'justified' means (5:1)?
5. What does the 'by faith' mean (5:1)? Why by faith only (relate to former section).
6. How is Christ's death related to this 'justification by faith' or our salvation?
7. What are the two results of being made right with God (5:1-2)?
8. Doesn't man have peace with God anyway? How are we at war?
Application
1. If someone asked, "How do you know when you are a Christian?" , from our discussion, how would we answer him or her?
2. Why it is so difficult for man to come to the Lord? Is salvation a 50/50 venture?
B. The Power Test Man's environment is controlled by God (Ro. 5:3-5).
1. How can we become good people? What way does God use?
2. Besides salvation, what else does Paul and his companions exult in (5:3)? Why??
3. How do hard times bring about perseverance?
4. What is the result of this type of perseverance? How so?
5. What is the result of this type of proven character? Why?
6. Can you give an example of a hope that does disappoint?
7. How come this hope mentioned will not disappoint us?
Application
1. Those who get sad or downhearted often drink or take a pill. Does that solve their problems?
2. Is this Biblical method practical enough to help people?
3. How difficulties do we have making this process part of our lives?
C. The Fight With God Man's Need of Salvation. Ro. 5:6-8
1. Does man really need salvation?
2. What do your friends think about this? Is it real? Necessary?
3. What do you think? Let's contrast how others think with the Bible's view.
4. What 3 words in verses 6,8,10 are used to describe the 'us'?
5. Who does the 'us' or 'we' describe in these three verses (6,8,10)?
6. What do you like about those 3 words? What don't you like about them?
7. Why is helpless a good description of our days before we knew Christ?
8. Think of another situation where we might use the word helpless. Describe it.
9. Why might Paul think 'enemies' (10) a good way to describe non-Christians?
Application
1. Do you think a non-Christian's statement, "I don't need a savior" is correct?
2. What could we say to that person to help him better understand God's mind?
Summary questions
1.Some people say they would believe if they first saw some miracles.
2. After thinking about the faith of Abraham and of the believers as discussed in this chapter, respond to this group of people.
How does our faith grow stronger?
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