1. According to Romans 4, what did Abraham believe would happen, which was credited to him as righteousness?
A.That he would have a son in his old age
B.That he would inherit the land of Canaan
C.That God would make him a great nation
D.That his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in heaven
2. In Romans 4:3, Paul quotes from which Old Testament book to support his argument about Abraham's faith?
A.Genesis
B.Exodus
C.Deuteronomy
D.Leviticus
3. According to Romans 4:4-5, what is the contrast Paul makes between earning wages and receiving a gift?
A.Wages are owed as a debt, but righteousness is credited as a gift through faith
B.Wages are given to the righteous, but the unrighteous must work for grace
C.Wages are temporary, but gifts from God are eternal
D.Wages are earned by physical labor, but gifts are earned by spiritual labor
4. What Old Testament practice does Paul reference in Romans 4:9-10 to show that righteousness by faith is not dependent on circumcision?
A.Abraham was justified before he was circumcised
B.Abraham performed sacrifices before the law was given
C.Abraham built altars before entering the promised land
D.Abraham observed the Sabbath before receiving the covenant
5. In Romans 4:13, what does Paul say was the basis of God's promise to Abraham regarding the inheritance of the world?
A.The righteousness that comes by faith, not by the law
B.Abraham's obedience to God's commands
C.Abraham's military victories and conquests
D.The covenant of circumcision that Abraham accepted
6. According to Romans 4:17, what example does Paul use to describe Abraham's faith regarding God's power?
A.Abraham believed God could give life to the dead and call things that do not exist into being
B.Abraham believed God could transform stone into bread
C.Abraham believed God could divide the Red Sea
D.Abraham believed God could cause fire to fall from heaven
7. What does Romans 4:22-24 indicate about the significance of the words 'it was credited to him as righteousness' in Abraham's account?
A.They were written not only for Abraham but also for those who believe in Jesus Christ
B.They applied only to Abraham and not to other believers
C.They refer exclusively to faith in the law of Moses
D.They teach that righteousness depends on works performed after justification
8. In Romans 4:25, how does Paul connect Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to justification?
A.Jesus was delivered over to death for our sins and raised to life for our justification
B.Jesus died so that we would be forgiven and resurrected so that we would live forever
C.Jesus was raised to defeat Satan and died to pay the penalty of sin
D.Jesus was crucified for our sins alone, and resurrection validates God's power
9. According to Romans 4:14-15, what does Paul say happens when the law is the basis for inheritance?
A.Faith becomes meaningless and the promise becomes worthless
B.Believers are blessed beyond measure
C.Everyone can perfectly keep the law and receive the promise
D.The law becomes easier to obey and justification is achieved
10. What is the primary theological purpose Paul establishes in Romans 4 by using Abraham as an example?
A.To demonstrate that justification by faith preceded the law and applies to all who believe
B.To show that Abraham was more righteous than other Old Testament figures
C.To prove that works of the law are necessary for complete salvation
D.To explain why circumcision is still required for Christian believers