The New Testament

A Historical and Theological Introduction

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Chapter

29. Romans

Questions for Research and Discussion

  1. Provide a detailed outline of Romans 1鈥11, paying special attention to how Paul proceeds logically.
  2. How does Romans 12鈥16 fit with the rest of the document? How does Romans 12:1鈥2 serve as a pivot point in Paul鈥檚 logic?
  3. Where does Paul see justification by faith in the OT? How does the verb 鈥渢o reckon鈥 help him make his case?
  4. What are the options for interpreting Romans 7:7鈥25? Which do you find most compelling and why?
  5. What does the reference to women in Romans 16 imply about the role that women played in the earliest Christian communities?