Romans 5:1-21
Key Verse 5:1 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1. What are the results of being justified through faith? (1-2a) What does it mean to have peace with God? (9-11; Colossians 1:21-22)? What does it mean to “gain access…into grace” (cf. Hebrews 4:16)?
2. How does the hope in the glory of God allow us to glory in our sufferings? (2b-3) [1984 NIV says, “rejoice in our sufferings.”] What are the benefits of our sufferings? (3-5a)
3. How did God demonstrate his love (5b-8)? Why is God’s love so radical?
4. How did sin enter the world, and what are the consequences? (12) Why did people still die even though the law was not given until the time of Moses? (13-14a)
5. What is the contrast/result of Adam’s disobedience and Christ’s obedience? (15-19; cf. 1 Corinthians 15:22)
6. What was the purpose of the law (20-21; cf. 3:20)? What grace have you received through Jesus Christ?