Chapter Summary

Jewish and Gentile believers under one salvation. Paul speaks of His ministry and coming journey.

Discussion Questions for Romans, Chapter 15

1. Why do you think Paul continually tells the Roman believers to live in harmony with one another? How does our unity as believers contrast with the wickedness of the world?
2. In what specific ways might you be able to "build up" (HCSB) your brother or sister in the faith? How does building others up reveal your heart towards God and others?
3. According to verse 4, what is the purpose of Scripture? How do you incorporate Scripture in your daily life in such a way that it teaches and instructs you for daily living?
4. What is the significance of God being glorified by both Jews and Gentiles? How does this give us an example of the boundaries and prejudices that the blood of Christ has overcome?
5. How does unity amongst Jews and Gentiles in worship reflect our future reality in heaven? What are barriers to that unity today, and how can you personally work to create unity within the Body of Christ amongst diverse peoples?
6. Who or what does Paul boast in? Why is it so important that Paul can't boast in himself or his strength for the work he is accomplishing? In what ways might you be tempted to boast of yourself, even when you are working for God?
7. Why does Paul specifically focus on places "where Christ has not been named" (HCSB)? What does this teach us about missions, and specifically unreached people groups?
8. What motivated Paul to proclaim the Gospel to the Gentiles? Why is this so significant in light of his own ethnic heritage? What might this be teaching you about crossing the boundaries of ethnicity and culture for the sake of the Gospel?
9. What role does the Holy Spirit play in the life of Paul here, and in the life of the believer in general? Why is it so important for you to recognize the role and work of the Holy Spirit in your life?
10. Why do you think Paul purposefully included so many geographical and other details in his writings? How does this verify his work and the truthfulness of his testimony? In what ways does the historical record of the Bible give you confidence of its accuracy?

Key Words/Phrase

Gospel unity, v. 5.

Characters

God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Paul, Isaiah.

Strong Verse(s)

1, 4, 13.