1. In Romans 3:2, Paul identifies a significant advantage that the Jewish people had. What does he say is the chief advantage of being Jewish?
A.They were entrusted with the very words of God
B.They had access to the temple and its sacrifices
C.They were exempt from God's judgment
D.They possessed greater moral understanding than all other nations
2. What rhetorical question does Paul pose in Romans 3:9 regarding the status of Jews compared to Gentiles?
A.Are we Jews better off than the Gentiles in any way?
B.Are we Gentiles superior to the Jews?
C.Are we Jews worse off than the Gentiles?
D.Are we all equally righteous in God's sight?
3. According to Romans 3:10, how many righteous people does Paul say there are when he quotes the Old Testament?
A.Not even one
B.A few among many
C.The righteous among the Jews
D.Those who follow the law
4. In Romans 3:21-22, Paul introduces a righteousness from God that is made known apart from the law. What does he identify as the means through which this righteousness comes to all who believe?
A.Faith in Jesus Christ
B.Works of the law
C.Obedience to the commandments
D.Circumcision and ritual purity
5. What does Paul say God presented Jesus as in Romans 3:25 for the forgiveness of sins?
A.A sacrifice of atonement
B.A prophet and teacher
C.A lawgiver for the new covenant
D.A judge of all humanity
6. How does Paul conclude his argument in Romans 3:28 regarding justification and the law?
A.We are justified by faith apart from the works of the law
B.We are justified by the law and faith together
C.We are justified by the law alone when properly understood
D.We are justified by faith but must also keep the law
7. In Romans 3:20, Paul makes a statement about what the law cannot do. Which of the following best captures his meaning?
A.No one will be declared righteous in God's sight by the works of the law
B.The law is worthless and has no purpose
C.The law is less important than faith
D.The law was only given to the Jewish people
8. What specific quality of God does Paul emphasize in Romans 3:25-26 regarding His righteousness?
A.His justice in forbearing sins and His justice in declaring righteousness through faith
B.His mercy alone in forgiving all sins
C.His power to create a new law for Christians
D.His preference for the Jewish people over all nations
9. What does Paul ask rhetorically in Romans 3:29-30 regarding the God of Jews and Gentiles?
A.Is God the God of Jews only, or of Gentiles too?
B.Should Jews and Gentiles worship different gods?
C.Do Gentiles need to become Jews to be saved?
D.Are the Jews prohibited from accepting the one God?
10. In Romans 3:23, Paul provides a comprehensive statement about humanity's condition. What does he say all people have done and what is the consequence?
A.All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
B.All have kept the law perfectly until Christ came
C.All will eventually become righteous through education
D.All are naturally righteous but corrupted by society