Romans 1:8-15 Bible Study
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Romans 1:8-15 (ESV)
8“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. 11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. 14I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.”
Outline
Romans 1:8-10 Bible Study Discussion Questions and Answers
Romans 1:8-10 8“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at last succeed in coming to you.”
- Paul’s thankfulness and prayer for the Roman believers.
Observation Questions
What is Paul thanking God for in verse 8?
How often does Paul mention the Roman believers in his prayers according to verse 9?
Interpretation Questions
Why is Paul so thankful for the faith of the Roman believers?
What does Paul’s continuous prayer for the Romans indicate about his relationship with them?
Application Questions
How can we be more thankful for the faith of others in our own lives?
What can we learn from Paul’s example of continuous prayer for others?
Romans 1:11-12 Bible Study Discussion Questions and Answers
Romans 1:11-12 11“For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.”
- Paul’s desire to visit and strengthen the Roman believers.
Observation Questions
What does Paul want to impart to the Roman believers?
What mutual benefit does Paul mention in verse 12?
Interpretation Questions
What does Paul’s desire to impart a spiritual gift tell us about his ministry?
How does mutual encouragement in faith strengthen believers?
Application Questions
How can we be more intentional in seeking to encourage others in their faith?
In what ways can we allow others to encourage us in our faith?
Romans 1:13-15 Bible Study Discussion Questions and Answers
Romans 1:13-15 13“I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. 14I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.”
- Paul’s obligation to preach the gospel to all people.
Observation Questions
What has prevented Paul from visiting the Roman believers according to verse 13?
To whom does Paul feel obligated to preach the gospel according to verse 14?
Interpretation Questions
Why does Paul mention his intention to visit the Roman believers multiple times?
What does Paul’s sense of obligation to preach the gospel indicate about his calling?
Application Questions
How can we apply Paul’s sense of obligation to our own lives?
What steps can we take to overcome obstacles that prevent us from sharing the gospel?