Encountering the New Testament, 4th Edition
A Historical and Theological Survey
series: Encountering Biblical Studies
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Chapter
18. Romans
Discussion Questions
- What do you see to be the purpose of Romans?
- Can you identify an instance in your life when Romans was significant?
- What can you identify in Romans that might support the need for contextualization?
- How does the book of Romans teach that people are justified by faith in Jesus Christ?
Assignment Ideas / Class Activities
- Students should be provided with a list of the key themes/subjects of Romans (such as righteousness, sin, law, etc). Have them trace these themes thoughout the letter noting where the terms occur in prominence or absence.
- Using a map, identify the Roman Empire and present some key facts about the empire to the class.
