QUIZ CHALLENGE: The Book of Romans

The Bible Quiz season is over, but hopefully your knowledge of Romans and James isn't going anywhere!  This week, the "Quiz Challenge" will focus on your knowledge of Romans.  Click on the image below for a quick 10-question quiz to check your retention.

THIS WEEK: Review *ALL* of Romans & James

This week (March 20 thru March 26), please review all of Romans andJames.

For resources on past chapters, click below:

• Romans 1
• Romans 2
• Romans 3
• Romans 4
• Romans 5
• Romans 6
• Romans 7
• Romans 8
• Romans 9
• Romans 10
• Romans 11
• Romans 12
• Romans 13
• Romans 14
• Romans 15
• Romans 16
• James 1
• James 2
• James 3
• James 4
• James 5

Study Tip:  This is the last week to study.  If you don't know the material by now, you've got a long row to hoe before next Saturday.  So, let's keep this simple.  If you haven't yet, pull out the Finish-The-Verse list and start studying.  Don't worry about getting them word-perfect if memorization isn't your thing.  But these are key verses which will show up repeatedly in the quizzes, and which will have a huge impact on your life afterwards if you put them into your heart.  Invest wisely, my friends.

Upcoming Events:
- Districts in Dallas, PA - March 28-29

THIS WEEK: Review *ALL* of Romans

This week (March 6 thru March 12), please review all of Romans.

If you want to read the chapters online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

For resources on past chapters, click below:

• Romans 1
• Romans 2
• Romans 3
• Romans 4
• Romans 5
• Romans 6
• Romans 7
• Romans 8
• Romans 9
• Romans 10
• Romans 11
• Romans 12
• Romans 13
• Romans 14
• Romans 15
• Romans 16

Study Tip: This is your chance to firm up your knowledge and close up any gaps.

• If you've been studying well all along, identify weeks you were weak and focus there, and
• If you've been having problems this year, focus on the last few chapters of Romans.

Upcoming Events:
- Districts in Dallas, PA - March 28-29

GETTING READY: How do Romans & James relate?

This was posted earlier in the year during the run-up to the season, but we'll be posting this "Getting Ready" series for James again to refresh your memory.

Romans and James are such different books, why are we studying them together?

It would be hard to imagine how the books of Romans and James could be much more different.  Different authors, different audiences, different emphases.  Some even argue they have different theologies!  (Martin Luther even once called James "a false gospel", in one of his grumpier moments.)  The only thing they have in common, it seems, is that they're both in the Bible!

But, really, Romans and James highlight the two inseparable sides of Christianity.

Romans has a focus on the grace of God.  Paul talks over and over about the fact that our salvation is a free gift, and that there was nothing in ourselves that made us worthy of Christ.  He highlights the fact that the Old Testament Law can't save anyone, which is why Jesus had to come and die and rise.  Romans takes our eyes off of ourselves and our own good deeds, and puts them onto God.

James, on the other hand, has a focus on what we do.  James agrees wholeheartedly that our works don't save us, but points out that such an amazing gift should spur us onto good works that will please our savior.  He challenges lazy or sinful Christians to examine themselves and start doing all the things Jesus commanded us to do.  James reminds us to remember while our eyes are on heaven, we're on mission on the Earth!

If you have Romans without James, you have happy Christians who are of no use to anyone.  If you James without Romans, you have busy Christians without any joy.  You need them both to be the men and women God called us to be.

THIS WEEK: Review Romans 14-16, James1-2

This week (February 6 thru February 12), please review Romans 14-16 & James 1-2.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

If you need to download any review materials:

• Romans 14
• Romans 15
• Romans 16
• James 1
• James 2

Study Tip:  There aren't that many weeks left of Bible Quizzing for the year - Districts is March 29 - so we'll be facing more review weeks than usual.  Don't waste these times, as these are your "second chances" for past chapters.  We can all use extra review of the names in Romans 16, for one.  And if you feel strong on the other chapters listed here, take the time to find one chapter from the past and focus exclusively on that.  (*COUGH*  Romans 6 *COUGH*)

Upcoming Events:
- February 15, CT Side Meet in Monroe, CT

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 16

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  I appeal to you, brothers // to watch... 
ANSWER:  ....out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. (Romans 16:17-18)


QUESTION: The God // of peace... 
ANSWER:  ....will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (Romans 16:20)

Pronunciation in Romans 16

This week is unusual in that is includes a plethora of names.  The book of Romans was written in Greek, but has been translated for us into English.  But you can't translate names - they're the same in any language.  If you're having trouble with any of them, check out the pronunciation guide below.

Those Paul is Greeting:

Person	Pronunciation
Phoebe	“Fee-bee”
Prisca and Aquila	“Pris-ka” and “Uh-quill-uh”
Epaenetus	“Ep-en-ee-tus”
Mary	“Mare-ee”
Andronicus and Junia	“An-dro-nie-kus” and “Jew-nee-uh”
Ampliatus	“Am-plee-at-us”
Urbanus and Stachys	“Ur-ban-us” and “Stack-iss”
Apelles	“App-el-ess”
The family of Aristobulus	“Air-ist-ah-buh-luss”
Herodion	“Hair-oh-dee-on”
The family of Narcissus	“Nar-sis-us”
Tryphaena and Tryphosa and Persis	“Triff-ay-nuh” and Triff-oh-suh” and “Per-sis-us”
Rufus	“Roo-fuss”
Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers	“Uh-sink-rit-us” and “Fleg-on” and “Her-mees”, and “Pat-robe-us” and “Her-muss”
Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints	“Fill-oh-log-uss” and “Jew-lee-uh” and “Ner-ay-us” and “Oh-lim-puss”

Those Sending Greetings Through Paul

Person	Pronunciation
Timothy	“Tim-Oh-Thee”
Lucius	“Lou-see-us”
Jason	“Jay-son”
Sosipater	“So-she-pay-ter”
Tertius	“Terr-she-us”
Gaius	“Guy-us”
Erastus and Quartus	“Air-as-tuss” and “Quart-uss”

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Romans 16

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:3, who are my fellow workers? 
ANSWER:  Prisca and Aquila. (cf Rom 16:9)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:5, who is my beloved? 
ANSWER:  Epaenetus. (cf Rom 16: 5, 8, 9, 12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:7, who are my kinsmen? 
ANSWER:  Andronicus and Junia. (cf Rom 9:3; 16:7, 11, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:8, who is my beloved? 
ANSWER:  Ampliatus. (cf Rom 16: 5, 8, 9, 12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:9, who is my beloved? 
ANSWER:  Stachys. (cf Rom 16: 5, 8, 9, 12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:11, who is my kinsman? 
ANSWER:  Herodian. (cf Rom 9:3; 16:7, 11, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:16, who greets you? 
ANSWER:  All the churches of Christ. (cf Rom 16:23)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:21, who are my kinsmen?
ANSWER:  Lucius, Jason and Sosipater. (cf *Rom 9:3; 16:7, 11, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:21, who is my fellow worker? 
ANSWER:  Timothy. (cf *Rom 16:3)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:22, who greet you?
ANSWER:  (I) Tertius (who wrote this letter) (greet you in the Lord). (cf Rom 16:21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:23, who greet you?
ANSWER:  Gaius, Erastus, and Quartus. (cf Rom 16:21)

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 16

This week (January 16 thru January 22), please study Romans, chapter 16.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleStudyTools.Com)

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: For some people, the best way to make the Bible a priority in your life is to put it at the start of every day. Rather than waiting for after homework, dinner, or whatever else you normally put before studying, consider setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier in the morning and spending that time reading thru that week's chapter. This can set the tone for your day, and give you a chance to apply the lessons of the chapter in your daily life.

Upcoming Events:
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Romans 15

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:3, what is written?
ANSWER:  “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” (cf Rom 1:17; 2:24; 3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19; 14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:7, welcome whom? 
ANSWER:  One another. (cf Rom 14:1)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:9, what is written?
ANSWER:  “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” (cf Rom 1:17; 2:24; 3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19; 14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:12, Isaiah says what?
ANSWER:  “The Root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.” (cf Rom 9:27, 29; 10:16, 20; 15:12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:21, what is written?
ANSWER:  “Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.” (cf Rom 1:17; 2:24; 3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19; 14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:29, I know what?
ANSWER:  That when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. (cf Rom 7:18; 14:14; 15:29)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:30, I appeal to you how? 
ANSWER:  By our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit. (cf Rom 12:1)

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 15

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION: We who // are strong...
ANSWER:  ...have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (Romans 15:1)

QUESTION: For whatever // was written...
ANSWER:  ...in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. (Romans 15:4)

QUESTION: May the God of endurance // and encouragement... 
ANSWER:  ...grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:5-6)


QUESTION: May the God of hope // fill you...
ANSWER:  ...with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 15

This week (January 9 thru January 15), please study Romans, chapter 15

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleGateway.Com)

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip:  Were you surprised at how many former quizzers showed up for Homecoming? The fact is, the habits of studying and memorization you form now will last a lifetime. And the scripture you memorize now will always be with you.  Remember, every day as you study, that you're not just studying for the next practice or the next quiz, you're studying for life!

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Romans 14

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Romans 14:1, welcome whom?

ANSWER:  (Him) The one who is weak in faith. (cf Rom 15:7)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 14:4, who are you to do what? 
ANSWER:  Pass judgment on the servant of another? (cf Rom 9:20; 14:4; Jam 4:12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 14:11, what is written?
ANSWER:  “’As I live,’ says the Lord, ’every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.”’ (cf Rom 1:17; 2:24; 3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19; 14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 14:14, I know what?
ANSWER:  That nothing is unclean in itself. (cf Rom 7:18; 14:14; 15:29)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 14:22, blessed is whom?
ANSWER:  The one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. (cf Rom 4:8; 14:22; Jam 1:12)

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 14

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION: If we // live... 
ANSWER:  ...we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. (Romans 14:8)

QUESTION: For it // is written... 
ANSWER:  “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. (Romans 14:11-12)


QUESTION: Therefore let // us not pass judgment... 
ANSWER:  ...on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. (Romans 14:13)

QUESTION: For the kingdom // of God...
ANSWER:  ...is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (Romans 14:17)

QUESTION: So then // let us pursue...
ANSWER:  ...what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. (Romans 14:19)


QUESTION: But whoever // has doubts...
ANSWER:  ...is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. (Romans 14:23)

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 14

This week (January 2 thru January 8), please study Romans, chapter 14

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, ChristNotes.Org)

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: We are now approaching the halfway point in the Quizzing Year. Are you suddenly realizing how far behind you are in the study process? Fear not! Most quiz meets tend to have more questions from the last few chapters studied, than from anywhere else. If you have not been studying to your best up until now, start fresh this week and you'll quickly see an expert in the later chapters of Romans has a lot to offer to the team at Midwinter and beyond!

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

THIS WEEK: Review Romans, Chapters 1-13

This week (December 26 thru January 1, please review Romans, chapters 1-13

If you want to read the chapters online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

For resources on past chapters, click below:

• Romans 1
• Romans 2
• Romans 3
• Romans 4
• Romans 5
• Romans 6
• Romans 7
• Romans 8
• Romans 9
• Romans 10
• Romans 11
• Romans 12
• Romans 13

Reminder:  There is no practice next Wednesday for New Years Day.

Study Tip:  Christmas is behind us and New Years is before us.  This is a good time to pause and reflect on how you have done as a Bible Quizzer in 2013.  What chapters are you strong on?  What chapters are you weak on?  Are you best at keywords, references, finish-the-verse questions? Do you need to set aside more time each week, or are you overdoing it and burning out?  Reflection and honesty can only help you make the changes you need in 2014 to be a better Bible quizzer and a better person, in general!

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

THIS WEEK: Review Romans, Chapters 11-13

This week (December 19 thru December 25), please review Romans, chapters 11-13

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

For resources on past chapters, click below:

• Romans 11
• Romans 12
• Romans 13

Study Tip:  Next Wednesday is Christmas and the Wednesday after that is New Years.  That is two whole weeks without a practice, so it may be tempting to lose yourself in holiday cheer and forget all about Bible Quizzing.  DON'T DO IT!  Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the very man Paul is spending all of Romans talking about.  Set aside some time each day over the next two weeks to review Romans, and you'll find your Christmas season substantially enhanced.

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Romans 13

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:1, let every person be what? 
ANSWER:  Subject to the governing authorities. (cf Jam 1:19)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:1, there is no what?
ANSWER:  Authority except from God. (cf Rom 3:18, 22; 4:15; 10:12; 13:1; Jam 1:17)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:9, you shall not what?
ANSWER:  Commit adultery, murder, steal, covet. (cf Rom 7:7)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:11, you know what?
ANSWER:  The time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. (cf Rom 13:11; Jam 1:3; 3:1)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:12, what is at hand? 
ANSWER:  The day. (cf Jam 5:8)

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 13

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION: Let every // person be subject... 
ANSWER:  ...to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. (Romans 13:1)

QUESTION: Owe no // one anything...
ANSWER:  ...except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8)

QUESTION: Love // does no wrong... 
ANSWER:  ...to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. (Romans 13:10)

QUESTION: But put // on the Lord Jesus Christ...
ANSWER:  ...and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (Romans 13:14)

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 13

This week (December 12 thru December 18), please read Romans, chapter 13

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleGateway.Com)

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: Christmas is now bearing down upon us, and if you're like me, you are a little bit overwhelmed with everything that has to get done.  How can you fit your studying for Bible Quiz Team into the schedule?  They key is to set clear and simple goals.  Consider creating a to-do list for each day of tasks that must be done before bedtime, and checking them off as you go.  AND make sure "study Bible Quiz Team material" is on that list!  Having a list can help focus you, and keep you from accidentally drifting off into unproductive activities.

Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday, December 18 - Quiz Team Homecoming!
- Friday, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ