Discussion Questions:

1. Romans 1:2 declares that the gospel was promised beforehand by God’s prophets in the Holy
   Scriptures. Why is this important?
2. Paul uses the terms “faith” and “belief” several times in Romans 1:1–17. What do we learn
   about faith from this passage?
3. What evidence does Paul give for the deity of Jesus? Why is this important?
4. What do you think Paul means by the phrase “obedience to the faith” in Romans 1:5? What does it look like to practice that obedience in our own lives?
5. Romans 1:6 says that believers are “the called of Jesus Christ.” What does it mean to be the called of Jesus Christ? How is your life different because of this?
6. In Romans 1:8-10, Paul mentions both prayer and thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 also mentions both together. Why are prayer and thanksgiving so important to our walk with God?
7. Why is Paul not ashamed of the gospel? How should this understanding affect our lives?
8. Reflect on the ways Romans 1:1–17 shows us that Jesus deserves our worship. How do these truths encourage you to share the gospel?
9. What does it look like to mutually encourage one another as believers like Paul desired to
   do in Romans? How can we do that?
10. What is the main theme of Romans 1:1-17?