Free group study handout
Romans 3: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Romans 3 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
The Jewish people have an advantage because they were entrusted with God's revelations (vv. 1-2). Despite some lacking faith, God's faithfulness remains unchanged (vv.
Key verse
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
Romans 3:23 (WEB)
Outline
- Romans 3:1–4 Jewish Advantage and Faithfulness of God
- Romans 3:5–18 Universal Sinfulness of Humanity
- Romans 3:19–20 Purpose of the Law Revealed
- Romans 3:21–26 God's Righteousness Through Faith
- Romans 3:27–31 Faith and the Law
Discussion questions
- In v9, what does Paul say is true of both Jews and Greeks?
- What does Paul quote in v10 to emphasize about righteousness?
- In v25, why does Paul refer to Jesus as an 'atoning sacrifice'?
- What does the phrase 'justified freely by his grace' in v24 imply about salvation?
- When have you felt 'under sin' (v9) in your own life?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Romans 3: Galatians 3, Psalm 14, Ecclesiastes 7.
Before next time: read Romans 4.