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Was Adam’s son Seth not born in God’s image or likeness? What effect did the fall of humanity have? My wife is addicted to drugs and in denial about the problem. What should I do? What does 2 Timothy 4 mean concerning those whose ears are tickled and pay attention to fables instead of sound doctrine?

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What should I do if I’m not growing in my church because of the teaching? Did God kill some Corinthian believers because of their disobedience at the Lord’s Supper? Are there any altars or should there be any altar calls today? What about those who have an impairment and can’t understand the Gospel?

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How can you respond when you’re experiencing accusation on all sides, no matter what you do? Someone quoted 2 Timothy 3:16 and told me I’m still under the Law. Is this true? Why did you write the book The Art of Spiritual War? When was Jesus really born, and is it wrong to celebrate His birth on December 25?

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How do you identify if you have enough blessings in your life? Acts and Matthew seem to disagree about Judas, and the thirty pieces of silver, and who bought the land. Can you discuss this? If God is all knowing, then wouldn’t He know who is saved in the future and wouldn’t this be predestination? Do you have a favorite Bible passage? Why do you like it so much?

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If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have one book of the Bible with you, a great choice might be Romans. What an incredible overview of the entire Gospel message!

Here’s the opening message to my new series on Romans called The GREAT News of the Gospel. It addresses important questions like: Why did Jesus have to rise from the dead? What is the obedience of faith? Is the Gospel for everyone or only the elect?

There’s nothing more important than understanding righteousness by faith. It reminds me of the Italian expression il dolce far niente (meaning the sweetness of doing nothing). Not sure where I’m going with this? Let Romans help you with the art of doing nothing: But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness (Romans 4:5).

Are you doing nothing to get right with God? Nothing to get more forgiven? Nothing to get closer to Him? I sure hope so, and you’ll discover why in this powerful and liberating message.

Discussion Questions for Romans 1:1-17:

1. Read verse 2. What was promised beforehand? Can you think of any place in the Old Testament it was promised?

2. Read verse 4. How specifically has Jesus proven His identity?

3. Read verse 5. What is the obedience of faith?

4. How should we understand the use of the word called in this chapter? How does this jive with For many are called but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14)?

5. Read verse 11. What does impart some spiritual gift mean here in context?

6. Read verse 13. Was God telling Paul where to go and when so he would not waste time? In your opinion, why or why not?

7. Read verse 16. Who is the Gospel for? Who can get saved? How does this verse help us understand the true meaning of predestination later in Romans?

8. Read verse 17. What does it mean to you to be righteous by faith?

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Do you believe the end of Hebrews 5 and the beginning of Hebrews 6 is directed at baby Christians? What’s the difference between the laws written on our hearts and the Law on the Gentile conscience in Romans 2? Do our spirit and soul get saved separately? I use the unconditional love of pets as an inroad to discussions with unbelievers. What are your thoughts?

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Is the sin of suicide forgiven? How can I get back to how I experienced God before I backslid? How can I find purpose and direction again? What am I missing?

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Is water baptism a command, an option, or what? What does it mean to look to Jesus? Between Romans and 1 Corinthians and Matthew, I’m confused about divorce and remarriage. Can you help me sort this out?

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What is the sin leading to death? What is the purpose of fasting? If we’re eternally secure, then why does Colossians 1 say to continue? My pastor doesn’t want to share his testimony with anyone. What do you think of that?

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The parable of the sower makes me wonder if I'm really saved. Might Jesus say to me, "Depart from Me"? What's going on with Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8? My pastor disagrees with my teaching on Galatians 5. What should I say to him?

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