Roman Road

What was Saul of Tarsus's primary role before his radical encounter with Jesus?

• Roman soldier

• Jewish rabbi and Pharisee

• Greek philosopher

• Fisherman

What were two main purposes for Paul writing his letter to the Romans?

• To condemn the Roman Empire and its practices

• To request financial support for his travels and unify the divided church

• To unify the divided church and use Rome as a base for further missions

• To establish new laws for the Gentile Christians in Rome

According to Paul, what does God's righteousness describe?

• His ability to punish all sin

• His character of always doing what is just and right, and being faithful to His promises

• His power to create new laws for humanity

• His desire for humanity to follow the Torah perfectly

What is Paul's conclusion about the state of all humanity, including both Gentiles and Israelites?

• Only Gentiles are guilty before God

• Only Israelites are guilty before God due to the Torah

• All humanity is hopelessly trapped and guilty before God

• Humanity is inherently good and does not need rescue

What does "justification by faith" mean according to Paul?

• Earning God's favor through good deeds

• Being declared righteous by God through trust in Jesus, leading to a new status, family, and future

• Following all the laws of the Torah to achieve righteousness

• Being forgiven for sins without any change in status or future