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Gospel, the Power of God

Romans 1:16-17

1. Read v. 16 and 17. How did Paul summarize the meaning of the gospel message? Why might he be ashamed of the gospel? Why wasn't he? Why shouldn't we? How can we proudly share the gospel in an unbelieving generation?

2. Read v. 17. What is righteousness? Why do people need it? What is the difference between self-righteousness, and a righteousness from God, both in regards to ourselves (Jer. 31:33-34), and to our relationships with others?

3. Read v. 17 again. What does it mean that the righteousness from God is by faith? From first to last? Why is this good news? What then, as Christians, is the main struggle of our spiritual life? How is this different from that of Jews or Muslims? What is our assurance in carrying out this struggle? (See Ro. 8:37-39 as well)

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