Lesson: Forbearance

Be sure to read the whole chapter and the related verses in your KJV Bible before starting to answer these questions.

  1. What is forbearance? Write out the verse in which our study word is found.
  2. What does the word remission in Rom. 3:25 refer to?
  3. What two truths does the Propitiation (fully satisfying sacrifice) of Christ declare?
  4. What does the phrase "sins that are past" in Rom. 3:25 refer to?
  5. God forgave the sins of men who lived prior to the cross on the basis of His forbearance.
    TRUE or FALSE?
  6. Though the Old Testament saints were told to offer the blood of bulls and goats for their sins, what is the BASIS on which they were to be declared righteousness?
  7. Explain what is meant by the forbearance of God as it relates to dealing with the sins of men who lived prior to the cross.
  8. What does the phrase "at this time" in Rom. 3:26 refer to?
  9. Is there any more need for animal sacrifices when dealing with sin today? Briefly explain.
  10. What is the conclusion that the Apostle Paul arrives at in Romans 3:27-28.
  11. Since salvation is by God's grace and not by our works, what happens to any attempt of man to boast in his works?
  12. Is God just or unjust in saving sinners by His Grace?
  13. Write out the verse from Romans 3 that will help support your answer to question # 12.
  14. If a friend or relative or a religious denomination tells you that salvation is by faith PLUS works, are they right or wrong? _____________ Write out the scripture that will prove your answer.

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