Romans 1:16-32 | Note: We experienced a brief technical issue around the 13:30 mark, so a small portion is missing. Thank you for understanding.

Romans(18) (Part of the Romans(14) series)
by Glen Osborn(205) on August 17, 2025 (Worship Service(223))


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Small Group Questions ​​ ​​​​ August 17, 2025

The Desperate State of Godless Humanity ​​​​ Romans 1:16-32

 

 

  • Paul begins this section with Good News. Read​​ Romans 1:16-17. ​​ Why is Paul not ashamed of the Good News? Are you ever tempted to be ashamed? Why? What can we do about that?

 

  • Read verse 18. How do you think God shows His anger toward sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth?

 

  • Read verses 19-20.​​ Why are people without excuse for not knowing God?

 

  • Read verses 21-25.​​ What things take place when people don’t worship God?​​ How does God respond to this?​​ 

 

  • Read verses 26-27.​​ Why​​ do people pursue these types of sexual relations? Why are they wrong? Read Matthew 19:4.

 

  • Read verses 28-31.​​ What other things does Paul list that result from the foolish thinking of mankind? What do you think God wants to happen as a result of Him abandoning people to their own ways?

 

  • Many people who don’t know God are nice people and decent members of society. ​​ How is that possible in light of these verses?

 

  • Read verse 32.​​ Why do people continue to pursue their way and not God’s way? Why do they​​ encourage others to do this too?​​ What is the solution to all of this desperate state of affairs? (See verses 16-17)

 

  • Prayer – Pray​​ for those you know who need Jesus.

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