This study sheet is not comprehensive and is not intended to replace your own notes and preparation. Test questions may examine areas not included on this sheet. The long essay questions will be chosen from the list given.

This review sheet has not been reformatted from the old essay format to the new multiple choice format. Use to study out the concepts.

Long OR Short Essay:
 

1. Discuss the comparison of Adam versus Christ in Romans 5:12-21. What death is referred to in this passage? How does the context of Romans 1-4 help us understand the "All men sinned" in verse 12? Critique the view that this passage proves we sinned "in Adam", i.e. participated in the original or first sin.

 
2. Discuss Paul's use of Abraham in Romans 4 to prove righteousness by faith. Does Romans 4 depict righteousness by faith as only a legal reckoning in heaven or does the Abrahamic argument include the subjective experience as well. Include Old Testament background that justifies Paul's conclusions.

 
3. In Romans 6, who is connected to the death and resurrection of Christ and how is this manifest in the believer's life? Develop the theology of Romans 6.

 
4. Develop the theology of Romans 3 in the context of the argument leading up from Romans 1-2. Who is justified and how? What argument(s) does Paul give for saying Jews and Gentiles are justified the same way?

 
5. Explain the logic of the argument by Paul based on Sarah and Hagar in Galatians 4. What does this have to do with the Gentiles, and the New Israel concept? How does this fit into the argument of Gal 1-3?

 
6. Explain the role of Peter in Galatians. Why would Paul consult with Peter over the Gospel, then rebuke him over it later? How do the Peter references help Paul make his case for the true Gospel (in Galatians)?

 
7. Show how Galatians views the Gospel as having both objective and subjective dimensions. (Hint: Gal 2:20 re perfect tense & part of Chapter 5 versus chapter 3's "the just shall live by faith." In Galatians what dimension of justification by faith is emphasized by this quote from Habakkuk as opposed to Heb 10:38?)

 

1. What is the "faith of Christ" in Galatians?

 
2. What is the significance of "another" in "another Gospel" in Galatians 1?

1. Explain the role of the law in Christian life as seen in the term "schoolmaster" in Galatians 3:24-4:7.

 
2. Explain the somewhat sarcastic use of "sever" in Galatians 5:4 as related to the hyperbole in verse 12 (in reference to the issue of circumcision).

 
3. Who are the children of Abraham in Romans and Galatians? Cite 3 texts with at least one text from each book and give a one sentence paraphrase of each text.

 
4. Explain the logic of the Paul's argument regarding the relationship of the law to the covenant/promise to Abraham in Galatians 3.

 
5. Why is it significant that Paul is so vehement that even if he preached "another" gospel, he should be "anathema"? (Galatians 1)

 
6. What is the baseline thesis statement for Romans (cite Chapter and Verse), and explain its key elements in regard to what salvation is, and for whom it is salvation?

 
7. Cite three passages in Romans &/or Galatians that reveal Paul's understanding of the judgement, especially in regards to who is judged and how accountable they will be to God? (You may also comment on the timing of judgement for Paul - future- if you wish but that is secondary).

 
8. Who is justified? Justify with 3-4 contextually sensitive usages of texts from Romans and Galatians. Cite chapter and verse.

 
9. Explain the marriage analogy in Romans 7:1-6 in the context of Romans 6.

 
10. How does Paul's use of "ego" in Romans 7.7-25 help resolve the argument over whether Romans 7 is pre-conversion, post-conversion, or some other answer?

 
11. Survey 3-5 texts in Romans and Galatians that show Paul's high regard for the Law of God. Cite chapter and verse.

 
12. Explain the significance of Romans 8:7 (on the law) in the flow of logic of Romans 8.1-17 along with the "ego" section in Romans 7? (This is closely related to question 13)

 
13. Explain "Christ is the end of the Law..." in Romans 10:4

 
14. How should the Christian relate to civil Government? Survey the meaning of Romans 13.

 
15. Explain Romans 14 on Paul's apparent rejection of celebrating "days" and dietary laws.

 
16. Why is Romans 9-11 not teaching that God determines ahead of time who will be saved and who will be lost? (I.e. predetermined missions vs predetermined salvation)