Meeting Times: 10 am - 11 am and 7 pm - 8 pm. You can attend either or both if you want more perspectives. We will be covering the same material.

We are studying the book of Romans, which is Paul’s clearest explanation of the Gospel. Over the next several weeks, we’re going to discover what this letter means for us.

You’ll notice that our study isn’t divided by chapters. Instead Pastor Jamie has organized it by THOUGHT SECTIONS. Remember, Paul wasn’t writing a book with chapter numbers and headings - he was writing a letter. Sometimes one idea continues in the next chapter, so rather than stopping where a chapter ends, we’ll follow Paul’s complete train of thought. Pastor Jamie’s hope is that this helps us understand no only what Paul says, but why he says it.

Week 2 Study questions

Read Romans 1:1-17

1) Paul introduces himself as “a servant of Christ Jesus” before mentioning that he is an apostle. Why do you think he begins with “servant” instead of “leader”? What does that say about Christian identity?

2) What does the word ‘gospel’ mean? Look into the origin of this word for more insight as to what Paul knew the word meant.

3) Verse 8, what behaviors do you think are getting reported “all over the world” about the church in Rome?

4) What does Paul mean that he “is not ashamed of the gospel”? How can you live out not being ashamed of the gospel?

5) Verse 16 says the gospel is “the power of God” rather than simply good advice. What’s the difference between information that teaches us something and power that actually changes us?

6) What does “the righteous will live by faith” mean and where have we heard that before? Like, recently??? Also what other ways do we “live by” that this could be challenging?

7) What challenged you or encouraged you in the opening of this book?