Title: Chapter 08
Course: Encountering Romans 2e

Q: The key Old Testament figure Paul appeals to as an example of justification by faith is
- Adam (Refer P.74)
- Moses (Refer P.74)
- David (Refer P.74)
- None of the above (Refer P.74)
A: None of the above

Q: Faith, as demonstrated by Abraham in Romans 4:18–21,
- Looks to reason to support it (Refer P.79)
- Is unrelated to the object of belief (Refer P.79)
- Clings to the promise when evidence points the other way (Refer P.79)
- Is bolstered by sight (Refer P.79)
A: Clings to the promise when evidence points the other way

Q: What, according to Paul, is necessary to be “offspring” of Abraham?
- Sharing in Abraham’s faith (Refer p.78)
- Receiving circumcision, like Abraham (Refer p.78)
- Following Abraham’s example of obedience (Refer p.78)
- Ethnic descent from Abraham (Refer p.78)
A: Sharing in Abraham’s faith

Q: In Romans 4:4–5, Paul argues that a system by which God is obligated to reward people for their works is antithetical to what fundamental truth about God?
- Holiness (Refer P.76)
- Sovereignty (Refer P.76)
- Grace (Refer P.76)
- All of the above (Refer P.76)
A: Grace

Q: In keeping with common Jewish interpretation, Paul’s two quotations in Romans 4:1–8 contain
- A reference to the Pentateuch and to the Writings, connected by a key word (Refer P.76)
- Two contrasting perspectives mediated by his argument (Refer P.76)
- A reference to both Moses and David (Refer P.76)
- All of the above (Refer P.76)
A: A reference to the Pentateuch and to the Writings, connected by a key word

Q: According to Romans 4:10, what is significant about Abraham’s experience of faith?
- He was justified by faith before being circumcised. (Refer P.76–77)
- He was circumcised before he had faith. (Refer P.76–77)
- His faith was itself a work of obedience. (Refer P.76–77)
- He had faith long before Moses received the law. (Refer P.76–77)
A: He was circumcised before he had faith.

Q: According to Romans 4:15, how does the law bring wrath?
- It turns “sin” into “transgression.” (Refer P.78)
- It causes alienation between Jews and gentiles. (Refer P.78)
- In telling people what not to do, it increases temptation to sin. (Refer P.78)
- All of the above (Refer P.78)
A: It turns “sin” into “transgression.”

Q: The word “transgression” refers in particular to
- The general state of sinfulness (Refer P.78)
- A specific act of sin due to ignorance (Refer P.78)
- A sinful thought or attitude (Refer P.78)
- Violation of a known command (Refer P.78)
A: Violation of a known command

Q: When Paul says that Abraham “did not waver through unbelief” (Rom. 4:20), the implication is that he never experienced doubt.
- True (Refer P.80)
- False (Refer P.80)
A: True

Q: In contrast to Jewish tradition venerating Abraham for his righteous deeds, Paul uses him as an example of faith.
- True (Refer P.75)
- False (Refer P.75)
A: True

Q: What Paul says of humanity in Romans 3:27–31, he applies point for point to Abraham in Romans 4:1–17.
- True (Refer P.75)
- False (Refer P.75)
A: True

Q: Paul viewed Abraham’s circumcision as the capstone of his experience of faith.
- True (Refer P.77)
- False (Refer P.77)
A: True