Title: Chapter 03
Course: Encountering Romans 2e

Q: According to Moo, the theme of how God integrates Jews and Gentiles into one people is ______ to the theme of how God reconciles individual sinners to himself.
- Of primary importance (Refer P.22; cf. 10)
- Of equal importance (Refer P.22; cf. 10)
- Of secondary importance (Refer P.22; cf. 10)
- Of no relationship (Refer P.22; cf. 10)
A: Of secondary importance

Q: Paul’s phrase “first to the Jew, then to the gentile” probably means that
- The unprecedented inclusion of the gentiles has not disenfranchised the Jews. (Refer P.27)
- The first Christians were Jews, but now the majority are gentiles. (Refer P.27)
- The unprecedented inclusion of gentiles shows that the Jews have been pushed out of first place in God’s plans. (Refer P.27)
- All of the above (Refer P.27)
A: The unprecedented inclusion of the gentiles has not disenfranchised the Jews.

Q: The phrase “the righteousness of God” and its equivalents
- Occurs frequently in all of Paul’s letters (Refer P.27)
- Appears frequently in Romans, but almost nowhere else (Refer P.27)
- Means the same thing in all its occurrences in Romans (Refer P.27)
- Is a phrase Paul got from the teachings of Jesus (Refer P.27)
A: Appears frequently in Romans, but almost nowhere else

Q: The phrase “the righteousness of God” could refer to
- God’s justice (Refer P.28)
- God’s faithfulness to his covenant (Refer P.28)
- The status of righteousness given by God (Refer P.28)
- God’s act of putting people in the right (Refer P.28)
- All of the above (Refer P.28)
A: All of the above

Q: According to Moo, “the righteousness of God” in Romans 1:16 most likely refers to
- God’s justice (Refer P.28)
- God’s faithfulness to his covenant (Refer P.28)
- The status of righteousness given by God (Refer P.28)
- God’s act of putting people in the right (Refer P.28)
A: God’s act of putting people in the right

Q: Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible reason why Paul wrote Romans?
- To gain their support in his mission to Spain (Refer P.30)
- To clarify possible misconceptions regarding his gospel (Refer P.30)
- To confront immorality in the Roman church (Refer P.30)
- To confront divisions within the Roman church (Refer P.30)
- In preparation for the speech he plans to give in Jerusalem (Refer P.30)
A: To confront immorality in the Roman church

Q: What do the opening verses (1:1–5) of Romans have to say about the gospel?
- God promised it beforehand. (Refer P.23)
- Paul received it from the disciples. (Refer P.23)
- It is a radically new proclamation. (Refer P.23)
- All of the above (Refer P.23)
A: God promised it beforehand.

Q: The opening verses (1:1–5) of Romans says all of the following about the gospel EXCEPT
- Paul was set apart to preach it. (Refer P.23–24)
- It includes Gentiles. (Refer P.23–24)
- It is about God’s Son. (Refer P.23–24)
- It proclaims forgiveness of sins. (Refer P.23–24)
A: It proclaims forgiveness of sins.

Q: Which of the following describes the view, commonly held by Jews in Paul’s day, that history was divided into two ages?
- Apocalyptic (Refer P.25)
- Salvation historical (Refer P.25)
- Covenantal nomism (Refer P.25)
- Messianic (Refer P.25)
A: Apocalyptic

Q: Which of the following describes the view that God’s salvation is accomplished in the world through a historical process divided into stages?
- Apocalyptic (Refer P.25)
- Salvation historical (Refer P.25)
- Covenantal nomism (Refer P.25)
- Messianic (Refer P.25)
A: Salvation historical

Q: Which of the following are possible ways to understand the phrase “the obedience of faith” (Rom. 1:5; 16:26)?
- We obey God by believing in him (“the obedience that is faith”). (Refer P.26)
- Obedience in discipleship grows out of our faith in Christ (“the obedience that comes from faith”). (Refer P.26)
- Faith and obedience are inextricably linked. (Refer P.26)
- All of the above (Refer P.26)
A: All of the above

Q: When Paul says “I am not ashamed of the Gospel,” he may be taking a defensive stance. All of the following could be reasons for such a stance EXCEPT
- Jewish Christians who might think he was abandoning the law (Refer P.26–27)
- Gentile Christians who thought he was being too Jewish (Refer P.26–27)
- False accusations and malicious interpretations (Refer P.26–27)
- The disunity that his preaching had brought to the Roman church (Refer P.26–27)
A: The disunity that his preaching had brought to the Roman church

Q: When Paul uses the terms “save” and “salvation” in Romans, he usually has in mind the initial conversion of a believer.
- True (Usually salvation from wrath at the last day, Refer p.27)
- False (Usually salvation from wrath at the last day, Refer p.27)
A: False

Q: According to Moo, “The gospel in its salvation-historical context is the theme of Romans.”
- True (Refer P.31)
- False (Refer P.31)
A: True

Q: Many scholars think that Romans 1:3–4 might be part of an early Christian hymn.
- True (Refer P.24)
- False (Refer P.24)
A: True

Q: According to Moo, Paul’s distinction between “flesh” and “Spirit” with regard to Jesus (1:3–4) has more to do with salvation history than with the two natures of Christ.
- True (Refer P.24–25)
- False (Refer P.24–25)
A: True