Bible Study Snacks, Romans 3:1-20

Hello again!

I hope that you are doing fine. Thank you for joining me as we journey together through the Book of Romans. This time, we will be studying Chapter 3, verses 1-20. I always say this, but it is my sincerest hope that you find these Bible Study Snacks helpful and spiritually enlightening.

Before we move on with our study, we should briefly review the scripture that was covered during our previous meeting. Besides, it never hurts to review and I feel that it helps set the tone for our current study session.

In our last meeting we studied:

I. The Gentiles need of Salvation (Romans 2:1-16)
a) Even the "Judges" will be judged. (Romans 2:1-11)
b) Not having a "written" law does not exempt from judgment. (Romans 2:12-16)

II. The Jews need of salvation (Romans 2:17-29)
a) The Jews were condemned by their own law. (Romans 2:17-24)
b) The limitation of circumcision. (Romans 2:25-29)

As we take a look at Romans, Chapter 3; keep these objectives in mind. You will learn:
-to understand the particulars of God's righteousness; grace, redemption, propitiation, faith in Jesus, and justification.
-to see the difference between a law of works and the law of faith.

Let’s pray:

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Carefully read through Romans 3:1-20. Here again, I must stress the word “carefully” because if you aren’t “careful” you will miss Paul’s point. Let Paul speak to you through his writings as if he were right there sharing his story in person.

This week’s study questions:

1. List one advantage that the Jews had over the Gentiles. (Romans 3:2)
2. Even though the Jews had the Word of God, some of them didn't actually believe God. How did God treat them? (Romans 3:3-4)
3. Although every man might be wrong, God will "be found __________" (Romans 3:4)
4. What arguments do some non-Christian believers use to cover up their sin? (Romans 3:7)
5. What is another way to state this misconception? (Romans 3:8a,b)
6. Are the Jewss, who have God's Word, better off than those who do not have the Bible? (Romans 3:9)
7. Why is this so? (Romans 3:9)
8. What is said in verses 10-18 about human thought, human direction, human speech, human action?

Finally, after answering the study questions, read Romans 3:1-20 again. Pause and read each question and verse as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that you might see something new that you overlooked the first time around. As we go along in our studies together, I will pray that God’s message will continue to come through loud and crystal clear to you! Until next time...

God bless you!

Sheri