Book of Romans

1. Which letters begin with “a servant of Christ Jesus,” pointing to Paul himself? A) Romans B) 1 and 2 Corinthians C) Galatians D) Philemon, Ephesians E) Colossians

A) Romans

2. According to Romans 1, what is the gospel about? (Rom 1:1–4) A) Jesus Christ our Lord B) The Holy Spirit C) God the Father D) The Scriptures E) The prophets

A) Jesus Christ our Lord

3. In Romans, why did Paul say that he was not ashamed of the Gospel? (Rom 1:16) A) because he had Roman citizenship B) because he was trained under Gamaliel C) because the gospel came from the risen Lord D) because the gospel is the power of God for salvation E) because the gospel is from the Holy Spirit

D) because the gospel is the power of God for salvation

4. In which book does the following appear: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; … For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’”? (Rom 1:16–17) A) Romans B) 1 Corinthians C) Ephesians D) Colossians E) 2 Timothy

A) Romans

5. According to Romans 1, what makes visible God’s eternal power and divine nature? (Rom 1:20) A) The angel B) The Scriptures C) The creation of the world God has made D) The Pentateuch E) The conscience of man

C) The creation of the world God has made

6. Fill in the blank. Romans 2:29 — “But a Jew is one inwardly, and _____ is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter.” (Rom 2:29) A) Love B) Sacrifice C) Circumcision D) Conversion E) Baptism

C) Circumcision

7. Fill in the blank. Romans 2:29 — “But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by _____, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.” (Rom 2:29) A) Man’s hand B) Prayer C) The Spirit D) Praise E) The spiritual code

C) The Spirit

8. In which chapter does Paul emphasize “God’s wrath” against God’s people? A) Romans 9 B) 1 Corinthians 15 C) Philippians 2 D) Romans 1 E) Ephesians 3

D) Romans 1

9. What is the positive result of the “law…written on their hearts” in Romans 2:15? A) It condemns Jews for their disobedience B) It gives Jews an advantage over Gentiles C) It is the basis of the new covenant D) It makes it possible for Gentiles to know what the law requires E) It is the basis of the confession of the faith

D) It makes it possible for Gentiles to know what the law requires

10. What is the first advantage of the Jew and circumcision? (Rom 3:1–2) A) Abraham is their ancestor B) King David is their ancestor C) They hold special sign in their body D) They are superior to other nations E) They have been entrusted with oracles of God

E) They have been entrusted with oracles of God

11. In Romans 3, who are under sin? (Rom 3:9–18) A) All the nations and all people B) The Jews C) The Gentiles D) Those who violate the law E) Those who are beyond 20 years

A) All the nations and all people

12. What can we realize through the law? (Rom 3:19–20) A) The superiority of the Jews B) Sin C) The inferiority of the Gentiles D) The circumcision E) The superiority of Moses

B) Sin

13. Fill the blank: Romans 3:21 — “But now the _____ of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it.” (Rom 3:21) A) Redemption B) Righteousness C) Life D) Obedience E) Witness

B) Righteousness

14. Which is NOT a correct description of the righteousness of God apart from the law? (Rom 3:21–30) A) The Law and the Prophets testify B) The righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ C) The righteousness belongs to the Jew D) The righteousness comes to all people who believe; therefore, there is no difference E) The righteousness comes to all freely by the grace of God

C) The righteousness belongs to the Jew

15. In which letter does Paul maintain that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”? (Rom 3:23) A) Romans B) 1 Corinthians C) 2 Corinthians D) Galatians E) Philippians

A) Romans

16. Where in the New Testament is the following? “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” (Rom 3:23–24) A) Romans 3 B) 1 Corinthians 1 C) Romans 16 D) 1 Timothy 2 E) 2 Peter 1

A) Romans 3

17. Fill in the blank: Romans 3:30–31 — “…since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, _____.” (Rom 3:30–31) A) We stand firm on the faith B) We walk within the Lord C) We uphold the law D) We should stand on the law inscribed in our hearts E) We should complete the law by faith

C) We uphold the law

18. What is the theme of Romans 3? A) Righteousness by faith B) Sinfulness of Israel C) The Spirit as a deposit D) The principle of sanctification E) The life as Christians

A) Righteousness by faith

19. In Romans 4, it reads; “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered, blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” From where does Paul quote this passage? A) Habakkuk 1 B) Psalms 32 C) Genesis 17 D) Hosea 2 E) Isaiah 45

B) Psalms 32

20. In Romans 4, what does Paul say is the meaning of the circumcision of Abraham? (Rom 4) A) A seal of righteousness in faith B) A seal of righteousness in obedience C) A seal of righteousness in the law D) A seal of righteousness in peace E) A seal of righteousness in joy

A) A seal of righteousness in faith

21. Which one is NOT referring to Abraham? (Rom 4) A) His deed by the law was credited to him as righteousness B) His faith was credited to him as righteousness C) By faith he became the forefather of the circumcised and the uncircumcised D) Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world through the righteousness that comes by faith E) Abraham believed the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were

A) His deed by the law was credited to him as righteousness

22. In which book does Paul say, “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”? (Rom 5:8) A) 1 Corinthians B) 2 Thessalonians C) Titus D) 2 Timothy E) Romans

E) Romans

23. In Romans 5:10, what relationship do people have with God “by the death of his Son”? A) The relationship of sinners B) The relationship of debtors C) The relationship of reconciliation D) The relationship of sons E) The relationship of servants

C) The relationship of reconciliation

24. In Romans, Paul contrasts one man, Jesus Christ, who brought the free gift of grace and eternal life, with what other man? (Rom 5:12–21) A) Abraham B) Adam C) David D) Melchizedek E) Moses

B) Adam

25. “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?” Where is this verse found? (Rom 6:1) A) Acts B) 1 Corinthians C) 2 Corinthians D) Ephesians E) Romans

E) Romans

26. Which of the following is from Paul’s Letter to the Romans? (Rom 6:1) A) “And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love” B) “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” C) “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God, and that is what we are.” D) “Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?” E) “Is the law therefore, opposed to the promises of God?”

D) “Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?”

27. How does Paul answer the question, “Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?” (Rom 6) A) By no means. How can we who died to sin still live in it? B) Christians must still obey the law C) Do not be afraid at sinning until God’s grace abound D) Love covers a multitude of sins E) By no means. God’s grace and love still remains in our lives

A) By no means. How can we who died to sin still live in it?

28. Fill in the blank: Romans 6:4 — “We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in _____.” (Rom 6:4) A) a sanctified life B) the Christian life C) a sacrificial life D) a spiritual life E) newness of life

E) newness of life

29. Fill in the blanks: Romans 6:9–10 — “We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to _____, once for all, but the life he lives he lives _____.” (Rom 6:9–10) A) Sin, to God B) Sin, for us C) The death, for our redemption D) Sin, to the world E) The evil, to the evil

A) Sin, to God

30. In which chapter of Romans does Paul explain about the meaning of the death of Christ? A) Romans 6 B) Romans 3 C) Romans 9 D) Romans 11 E) Romans 12

A) Romans 6

31. “Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” is a cry from whom? (Rom 7:24) A) Paul B) Peter C) Silas D) Titus E) Barnabas

A) Paul

32. Fill in the blanks: Romans 8:1–2 — “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the _____ of life has set you free in _____ from the law of sin and death.” (Rom 8:1–2) A) Spirit, the flesh B) law, the Spirit C) law of the Spirit, Christ Jesus D) Spirit, Christ Jesus E) law, the law of Jesus

C) law of the Spirit, Christ Jesus

33. Which is NOT a correct description of the flesh and the spirit according to Romans 8? (Rom 8:1–17) A) Our sinful nature weakened us, so that we cannot fulfill the law B) God fulfill the law by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering C) The righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit D) If we follow the desire of the flesh, then our body and mind would be healthy E) If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ

D) If we follow the desire of the flesh, then our body and mind would be healthy

34. Which is NOT related to the creation in Romans 8:18–22? A) The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed B) That the creation was subjected to frustration is not by its own choice C) What the creation eagerly waits for is to bring into the glorious freedom of the children of God D) The creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time E) The creation has no relation with sin, so that it is always in the glorious freedom

E) The creation has no relation with sin, so that it is always in the glorious freedom

35. Fill in the blanks: Romans 8:26–27 — “Likewise _____ helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but _____ himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to _____.” (Rom 8:26–27) A) The Spirit, the Spirit, the will of God B) The Lord, the Spirit, God’s calling C) The Lord, the Spirit, the love of God D) The Spirit, the Lord, the peace of God E) The Spirit, the Spirit, God’s calling

A) The Spirit, the Spirit, the will of God

36. Where is the following verse found: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” A) Galatians 5 B) Ephesians 3 C) Romans 5 D) Galatians 2 E) Romans 8

E) Romans 8

37. Which is NOT a correct description of the love of Christ, according to Romans 8? (Rom 8:31–39) A) In all things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us B) Trouble or hardship or persecution might not be related to the love of Christ C) Persecution or famine cannot separate us from the love of Christ D) Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ in Christ Jesus our Lord E) Paul confirms that nothing is able to separate us from the love of God

B) Trouble or hardship or persecution might not be related to the love of Christ

38. What is NOT an advantage for the Israelites according to Romans 9? (Rom 9:4–5) A) The adoption as sons B) The divine glory C) The covenants D) The temple worship E) All creation

E) All creation

39. Fill in the blanks: Romans 9:8 — “This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the _____, but the children of the _____ are counted as offspring.” (Rom 9:8) A) Children of God, promise B) Abraham’s, the law C) The law’s, Abraham D) Ismael’s, Isaac E) God’s, the law

A) Children of God, promise

40. Fill in the blank: Romans 9:10–12 — “And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God’s purpose of _____ might continue.” (Rom 9:10–12) A) Election B) Salvation C) Spiritual life D) Being his child E) Servant

A) Election

41. Why has Israel who pursued a law of righteousness NOT attained the law? (Rom 9:30–33) A) Because they pursued it not by faith but by works B) Because they are weak in mind C) Because they didn’t memorize the law D) Because they worshipped their ancestors E) Because they looked down the Gentiles

A) Because they pursued it not by faith but by works

42. In Romans 9–11, Paul discusses the fate of the Jewish people and their place in God’s plan. Which of the following statements is found in Romans 9–11? A) “Your house is desolate” B) “All Israel will be saved” C) “Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles” D) “The root of the remnant of Israel will be grafted, for it is the original branch” E) All of the above

B) “All Israel will be saved”

43. Paul quoted the Old Testament in many parts of Romans 9–11. Which is NOT quoted in Romans 9–11? A) Genesis B) Esther C) Exodus D) Malachi E) Hosea

B) Esther

44. In which chapter does Paul emphasize the election of God’s people? A) Romans 9 B) 1 Corinthians 15 C) Philippians 2 D) 1 Thessalonians 4 E) 2 Corinthians 12

A) Romans 9

45. Fill in the blanks: Romans 10:4 — “For _____ is the end of the law for _____ to everyone who believes.” (Rom 10:4) A) Christ, the law B) The gospel, the law C) Christ, righteousness D) Jesus, the law E) God, righteousness

C) Christ, righteousness

46. In Romans, from where did Paul quote the phrase, “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”? A) Deuteronomy B) Levites C) Exodus D) Joel E) Habakkuk

D) Joel

47. Where in the New Testament do we find, “…has God rejected his people? By no means!”? (Rom 11:1) A) John B) Romans C) 2 Corinthians D) Hebrews E) Galatians

B) Romans

48. Fill in the blanks: Romans 11:5–6 — “So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace. But if it is by _____, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be _____.” (Rom 11:5–6) A) the law B) worship idols C) grace D) realizing the Lord E) chance

C) grace

49. Why did Paul mention Elijah in Romans 11? A) Paul wanted to say that there were remnants in Israel B) Paul wanted to say that Israel worshipped the idol C) Paul wanted to say that Israel is being punished D) Paul wanted to say that the Gentiles are going to be punished E) Paul wanted to say that the Gentiles will be saved

A) Paul wanted to say that there were remnants in Israel

50. Which saying is from Paul’s letter to the Romans? (Rom 12:1) A) I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship B) Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures C) I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live but Christ lives in me D) Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance E) You, then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus

A) I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship

51. According to Paul, what is the following verse about? “Christians should offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God.” (Rom 12:1) A) The spiritual act of worship B) The single life C) All night prayer D) Fasting prayer E) Dawn prayer

A) The spiritual act of worship

52. Why did Paul write about one body with many members in Romans 12? (Rom 12:4–13) A) Because of health in body B) Because of emphasizing diversity of the world C) Because of emphasizing unity of the world D) Because of family ethics E) Because of explaining the fact that many members in the church are one body in Christ

E) Because of explaining the fact that many members in the church are one body in Christ

53. Finish the following teaching by Paul: “Do not be overcome by evil, but…” (Rom 12:21) A) “be wise as serpents and innocent as doves” B) “doing all things wisely” C) “overcome evil with good” D) “overcome the evil only by pray” E) “overcome by rebuking the evil one”

C) “overcome evil with good”

54. Fill in the blanks: Romans 13:8 — “Owe no one anything, except to _____ each other, for the one who _____ another has fulfilled the law.” (Rom 13:8) A) grace, forgives B) love, loves C) forgive, grace D) law, love E) love, accuses

B) love, loves

55. What is Romans 13 about? A) Marriage B) Submission to rulers C) Salvation of Jews D) Giving to the poor E) Christians should pay taxes

B) Submission to rulers

56. According to Romans 13, which is NOT a correct teaching about worldly authority? A) Christians do not need to obey worldly authority B) There is no authority except that which God has established C) The one who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted D) It is necessary to submit to the authority because of conscience E) Christians should pay taxes

A) Christians do not need to obey worldly authority

57. Fill in the blanks: Romans 14:17 — “For _____ is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in _____.” (Rom 14:17) A) The kingdom, angel B) Israel, Jesus C) The kingdom of God, the Holy Spirit D) The gospel, Jerusalem E) Jerusalem, the command

C) The kingdom of God, the Holy Spirit

58. Where is the following found? “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” (Rom 15:7) A) Romans B) 1 Corinthians C) Galatians D) Philemon E) 1 Timothy

A) Romans

59. In which epistle does Paul state his desire to visit Spain? (Rom 15:23, 28) A) Romans B) 1 Corinthians C) Galatians D) Philemon E) 2 Corinthians

A) Romans

60. For the sake of which church did Paul collect offerings? (Rom 15:25) A) Athens B) Caesarea C) Ephesus D) Jerusalem E) Antioch

D) Jerusalem

61. In which letter does Paul commend “Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae” to his readers and describe a female co-worker named Junia as “prominent among the apostles”? (Rom 16:1) A) Philippians B) 1 Corinthians C) Galatians D) Romans E) Ephesians

D) Romans

62. Who is the first convert to Christ from Asia? (Rom 16:5) A) Aristarchus B) Plebe C) Urbanus D) Epaenetus E) Andronicus

D) Epaenetus

63. In Romans 16, Paul urges brothers in Christ to watch out for certain people. Which is NOT one whom Paul warns to keep away from? A) The one who causes divisions B) The one who put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching C) The one who are not serving our Lord Christ, but his own appetites D) The one who deceives the minds of naive people by smooth talk and flattery E) The one who preaches to you the gospel other than you accepted

E) The one who preaches to you the gospel other than you accepted

64. Who is mentioned in Romans 16? A) Abraham B) Elijah C) Priests D) Paul’s co-workers E) Prophets

D) Paul’s co-workers

65. Which Pauline letter is the longest? A) Romans B) 1 Corinthians C) 2 Corinthians D) 1 Thessalonians E) 1 Timothy

A) Romans