Welcome back to Bible Study in 2010! Is reading the Bible among your New Years resolutions? Join us this Thursday (January 7) at 7:00PM in the church rotunda. We are beginning our study of Paul's letter to the Romans.
What is different about this introduction compared to others that we’ve studied? What is different about Paul’s relationship with the church at Rome? How might these be connected?
The word gospel means “good news.” Read Proverbs 15:30 and Isaiah 40:9-11; 52:7; 61:1-3. What do these Old Testament passages reveal about the meaning of the term “good news”?
What is the “gospel” according to Paul? How does Paul describe God’s faithfulness?
Why do you suppose Paul felt it necessary to state that he’s not “ashamed” of the gospel (1:16)?
Have you ever been ashamed of the gospel? If so, describe the experience – how did you respond? If not, can you imagine a time when you might need to assert, like Paul, that you are not ashamed? Why might this be necessary at times today?
In v. 12 Paul desires “mutual encouragement.” What does this mean? How might this be lived out in our lives? In our churches?
If the faith of the church in Rome is already renowned, why does Paul still eagerly desire to “proclaim the gospel” to them? Do we still need to hear the gospel after we have come to faith? Why or why not?
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