Romans 5 Study Guide – Peace, Hope, and Life Through Christ
Romans Chapter 5
Section 1: Peace and Hope (Romans 5:1–11)
Key Points:
Being justified by faith gives believers peace with God through Christ (Romans 5:1–2).
We rejoice in the hope of God’s glory and even in suffering, which produces perseverance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3–5).
God’s love is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5).
Christ died for us at just the right time, while we were still sinners (Romans 5:6–8).
Through His death we are reconciled to God, and through His life we are saved (Romans 5:9–11).
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to have “peace with God” through faith? (Romans 5:1; Romans 8:1; Colossians 1:20–22).
Why can Christians rejoice in suffering? (Romans 5:3–4; James 1:2–4; 1 Peter 1:6–7).
How does God demonstrate His love for us? (Romans 5:8; John 3:16; 1 John 4:9–10).
What is the significance of reconciliation with God? (Romans 5:10–11; 2 Corinthians 5:18–19; Ephesians 2:13–16).
Section 2: Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ (Romans 5:12–21)
Key Points:
Sin entered the world through Adam, bringing death to all humanity (Romans 5:12–14).
Adam is a pattern of Christ, but Christ’s gift of grace far surpasses Adam’s trespass (Romans 5:14–15).
One man’s sin brought condemnation; Christ’s sacrifice brings justification (Romans 5:16–17).
Through Adam all became sinners, but through Christ’s obedience many are made righteous (Romans 5:18–19).
The Law reveals sin, but where sin increased, grace abounded even more (Romans 5:20–21).
Discussion Questions:
How did Adam’s sin affect all humanity? (Romans 5:12; Genesis 3:6–19; 1 Corinthians 15:21–22).
How is Christ greater than Adam? (Romans 5:15–17; 1 Corinthians 15:45–47; John 10:10).
What is the difference between condemnation through Adam and justification through Christ? (Romans 5:18; Romans 8:1–2; Titus 3:7).
How does grace “increase all the more” where sin abounds? (Romans 5:20–21; Ephesians 2:4–5; 1 Timothy 1:14–15).
