Quiz on Romans 5:1-11

What one word begins Romans 5:1?

Look up this word on the Blue Letter Bible website. What does this word in Greek, the word that Paul would have written?

What does this Greek word mean? Check under 'Outline of Biblical Usage'

• then

• therefore

• accordingly

• consequently

• these things being so

Why would Paul use the word 'therefore' to start this chapter? Remember our lessons from Bible Project and on Quizizz about 'key transitional words.'

The second word in Romans 5:1 is 'since.' So, the first two words are 'Therefore, since...' Which of the following is the best assumption that can be made about Paul’s intent here?

• Paul is essentially saying, 'Because you have not been reading what I’ve written thus far, let me summarize for you.'

• Paul is essentially saying, 'Because you do not understand anything I have written, let me now use smaller words so you can understand.'

• Paul is essentially saying, 'Because everything I have said up to this point is true, therefore the following things are true too.'

And what has Paul said up to this point in the Epistle to the Romans?

• Chapter 4:

• God’s righteous judgment is coming and adherence to the Law will not save you, since you disobey the Law all the time

• Chapter 3:

• Human history is full of sin and the sink keeps getting worse

• Chapter 2:

• Justification comes through faith

• Chapter 1:

• God is faithful, we are sinful

How have we been justified, according to Romans 5:1? Use the two words from the verse.

Use Blue Letter Bible again. Looking at Romans 5:1, find the word for 'Justified.' Which Greek word is it?

What does this Greek word (dikaioo) mean?

• to render righteous or such he ought to be

• to show, exhibit, evince, one to be righteous, such as he is and wishes himself to be considered

• to declare, pronounce, one to be just, righteous, or such as he ought to be

Since we have been 'justified through faith,' we who believe have what?