Title: Chapter 19
Course: Encountering Romans 2e

Q: Which of the following images does Paul use to describe himself in Romans 15:16?
- A prophet, bringing truth to the gentiles (Refer P.192)
- A priest, offering the gentiles as a sacrifice (Refer P.192)
- A shepherd, guiding the gentiles to God’s grace (Refer P.192)
- A father, teaching and disciplining Jews and gentiles alike (Refer P.192)
A: A priest, offering the gentiles as a sacrifice

Q: Which of the following can be said about Paul’s closing doxology (Rom. 16:25–27)?
- It concludes the letter with many of the same themes introduced in chapter 1. (Refer P. 97)
- It highlights Paul’s view that Christ has inaugurated a new age in history. (Refer P. 97)
- It shows that the ultimate purpose of both theology and Christian living is to glorify God. (Refer P. 97)
- All of the above (Refer P. 97)
A: All of the above

Q: Why does Paul feel justified in writing so boldly to the church in Rome?
- As the founder of that church, he has special authority over it. (Refer P.192)
- He developed close relationships with many of the members during his visit there. (Refer P.192)
- By God’s grace he was appointed as apostle to the gentiles. (Refer P.192)
- All of the above (Refer P.192)
A: By God’s grace he was appointed as apostle to the gentiles.

Q: Which of the following does Paul say in Romans 15:16–19 about how he views his ministry to the gentiles?
- It is in accordance with Old Testament prophecy. (Refer P.192)
- It is an indication of the “last days.” (Refer P.192)
- It is accompanied by “signs and wonders.” (Refer P.192)
- All of the above (Refer P.192)
A: All of the above

Q: What is Paul’s travel itinerary, according to Romans 15:23–29?
- Jerusalem, Rome, Spain (Refer P.193)
- Macedonia, Jerusalem, Rome (Refer P.193)
- Spain, Rome, Jerusalem (Refer P.193)
- Rome, Jerusalem, Spain (Refer P.193)
A: Jerusalem, Rome, Spain

Q: According to Romans 15:25–28, why was the collection that Paul was delivering to the Christians in Jerusalem so significant?
- It represented the unity of Jews and gentiles in Christ. (Refer P.193)
- The famine in Jerusalem was particularly severe. (Refer P.193)
- A portion of that gift was also allocated to send Paul to Spain, where the gospel had not yet been preached. (Refer P.193)
- All of the above (Refer P.193)
A: It represented the unity of Jews and gentiles in Christ.

Q: Which of the following is unusual about Paul’s closing remarks in Romans 16?
- He only mentions gentiles. (Refer P.194)
- They are proportionally shorter than in his other letters. (Refer P.194)
- He uses the word “grace” 16 times. (Refer P.194)
- He interrupts them to give a tirade against false teachers. (Refer P.194)
A: He interrupts them to give a tirade against false teachers.

Q: What does Romans 16 tell us about the church in Rome?
- It was ethnically diverse. (Refer P.195)
- Both men and women were active in service. (Refer P.195)
- It was economically diverse. (Refer P.195)
- All of the above (Refer P.195)
A: All of the above

Q: The majority of the people named in Romans 16 fall under which category?
- Wealthy Jews (Refer P.195)
- Gentile converts to Judaism (proselytes) (Refer P.195)
- Gentile women (Refer P.195)
- Gentiles from lower social classes (Refer P.195)
A: Gentiles from lower social classes

Q: The word “apostle” (apostolos) in Romans 16:7 probably indicates that Paul saw Junia as having the same apostolic authority that he himself held.
- True (Refer P.196)
- False (Refer P.196)
A: False

Q: The term “deacon” or “servant,” used to describe the woman Phoebe in Romans 16:1, is probably the title for an official position within the church.
- True (Refer P.196)
- False (Refer P.196)
A: True