Romans Sermon Series Resources

Book of Romans

Study Questions

Below are questions that our Radiant Groups are using as they follow along with the sermon on Sunday mornings and study the book of Romans together in their groups.

• Romans 9:1–29
  1. How can the Holy Spirit bear witness within us so that we are speaking and hearing the truth?
  2. Paul’s passion to see his fellow Israelites come to know Jesus is evident in this passage. Who is your one? Do you feel that same passion for them to be saved?
  3. The Israelite people took God’s favor and many gifts to them for granted and did not obey and honor Him as they should. How can we fall into that same trap? What has God done in your life that you need to be more grateful for right now?
  4. How do verses 23–24 speak to the value God has placed on us, the glory He has prepared for us and the mercy He has bestowed upon us?
  5. The sovereignty of God can be a confusing and overwhelming topic. However, let verse 25 stir gratitude and worship within you: “Those who were not my people I will call ‘my people’, and her who was not beloved I will call ‘beloved’.”
• Romans 9:30–10:21
  1. In 9:30–33 Paul emphasizes the need for faith in our pursuit of righteousness. How did the Israelites get this wrong? How can we get this right?
  2. According to 10:9–13, what does it take for a person to be saved?
  3. How does 10:14 challenge you to pursue your one?
  4. According to 10:17, how can our faith grow?
• Romans 11:1–36
  1. Because Israel rejected God’s plan and His Son, they missed out on so many things He had prepared for them and they experienced unnecessary suffering. What can we learn from this? 
  2. Verse 11 tells us that, “Through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles”. This shows that God can truly bring beauty from ashes and redeem the most hopeless situations. Where have you experienced this in your life?
  3. In light of verse 12, how should we pray for the Jewish people? 
  4. What do verses 17–21 teach us about how we should view the Jewish people?
  5. Take some time to meditate on verses 33–36. Let the reality of God’s character and power change the way you see problems in the world and struggles that are in your life right now.
• Romans 12:1–8
  1. What is the significance of the word “therefore” in verse 1? What has been written in the previous chapters to set up the challenge Paul is about to issue?
  2. How have you done at “present(ing) your bodies as a living sacrifice” to God?
  3. What is the difference between being conformed and being transformed?
  4. How can we practice not thinking more highly of ourselves than we should?
  5. How can this posture of humility help to maximize the gifts given to every member of the body of Christ?
  6. What spiritual gifts have you been given? How are you using them to serve the family of God?
• Romans 12:9–16
  1. What is the significance of love being “genuine”? How can you tell the difference between genuine love and love that is not sincere?
  2. We are to hate (abhor) what is evil and cling to what is good. How do you differentiate between what is evil and what is good?
  3. Verse 11 emphasizes serving the Lord with zeal and spirit. How are you doing in this area? Where can you improve?
  4. How does prayer help you remain patient in tribulation and rejoice with hope?
  5. Verses 14–16 challenge us to love people through adversity and conflict. Who is near to you that you may be able to live this out with?
• Romans 12:17–21
  1. When someone has wronged you, how do you keep from returning evil upon them? What is your process to keep from sinning in this area?
  2. How is it possible to live at peace with everyone around you when the world seems to be so evil? How does peace within us drive peace with those around us?
  3. Is there a person or group of people in your life that you believe would qualify as your enemy? How can you honor God with how you approach them this week?
  4. Do you believe that evil can be overcome with good? What role can you play in this?
• Romans 13:1–14
  1. According to verses 1–7, how should we view those in authority? Who do you believe this includes?
  2. How does it make you feel knowing that the rulers who are in place are referred to as “servants of God” and “ministers of God”?
  3. As believers, how can we give “honor to whom honor is owed” when rulers lead in an ungodly way? How can we obey God when we disagree with those He has placed in authority over us?
  4. How does the truth of verse 10 challenge you in this area and shape the way you think about it?
  5. Verses 11–14 seem to bring urgency to this conversation. How can you make the command in verse 14 a priority in your life?
• Romans 14:1–12
  1. Chapter 14 begins with how we should treat a person that is young or weak in their faith. Do you remember when you fell into this category? Who helped you grow in your faith? Take a moment to thank God for them and maybe reach out to them to thank them today.
  2. Why is it important for us to think about how we live our lives may affect other believers?
  3. What is the difference between a personal conviction and a clear command from God? How should we approach both of those?
  4. Where do you draw the line between brotherly accountability and judging? How do you respond to each of these?
  5. Why is it important to remember that, “we will all stand before the judgment seat of God”?
• Romans 14:13–23
  1. How would you define a “stumbling block”? What are some common stumbling blocks that believers today encounter?
  2. Verse 13 tells us to “decide never to put” This seems like we are to make a decision before the conflict arises. What have you already decided that you will not do so that your brother or sister will not be led to stumble?
  3. Verse 17 says the kingdom “is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy”. How does this reset our focus from minor conflicts to the more important thing?
  4. How can we “destroy the work of God” (v20)?
  5. How would you explain the command and instruction given in verse 22? How does this affect the reality that we are to live in community with believers.
  6. In this context (v23), what is faith doing within us?
• Romans 15:1–13
  1. How does verse 1 help us determine who is strong and who is weak?
  2. How can you follow the example of Christ given in verse 3?
  3. Read verse 4 again. What person or story in the Bible gives you hope and challenges you to endure in hard seasons?
  4. Take some time to pray verses 5–6 over yourself right now. Make it personal. Where do you need to seek harmony and unity with others?
  5. How can Christ’s acceptance of the Jews and Gentiles affect the way we view and welcome others this week?
  6. What does it mean to “abound in hope”? Are you experiencing that right now? How can you?
• Romans 15:14–16:16
  1. Paul was grateful that the believers in Rome were full of goodness, filled with knowledge, and able to instruct others. What do these qualities teach us about the goal of discipleship?
  2. Paul said he was “proud” of the work he had done for God. How does this differ from sinful pride? What would it take for you to be proud of the work you have done for God?
  3. Paul made it a priority to preach the gospel in places where the name of Christ was unknown. Is this a priority to you? What unreached place would you like to see the gospel go?
  4. How do verses 25–27 challenge you in gospel generosity?
  5. Chapter 16 begins with Paul recognizing people for their service and partnership in the gospel mission. Who have you served with that has challenged and encouraged you? How can you express gratitude and bring recognition to them?
  6. Who has invested in your life to make you follow Jesus like you do? Who are you investing in to lead them to follow Jesus?