Romans 7:3
So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress, even if she marries another man.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Romans 7:3?

2. How does Romans 7:3 illustrate the sanctity of marriage in God's eyes?

3. What does Romans 7:3 teach about the consequences of adultery?

4. How can Romans 7:3 guide Christians in honoring marital commitments today?

5. How does Romans 7:3 connect with Jesus' teachings on marriage in Matthew 19?

6. In what ways can Romans 7:3 influence Christian views on marriage and divorce?

7. How does Romans 7:3 address the concept of marriage and adultery?

8. What does Romans 7:3 imply about the permanence of marriage vows?

9. How does Romans 7:3 relate to the broader theme of law in Romans?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 7?

11. Is remarriage after divorce permissible according to the Bible?

12. If Paul is speaking personally in Romans 7:14, why does he seem to contradict his own moral and spiritual teachings?

13. In 1 Timothy 1:8-9, why is the law described as mainly for the lawless when other passages emphasize its value for all believers?

14. Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's analogy of marriage in Romans 7:3 help us understand our relationship to the law and to Christ?

2. In what ways does the concept of being "free from the law" through Christ's death impact our daily Christian walk?

3. How can we apply the seriousness of adultery in marriage to our spiritual lives and our relationship with God?

4. What are some practical ways we can live out the new covenant of grace in our interactions with others?

5. How do the teachings in Romans 7:3 connect with Jesus' teachings on marriage and divorce in the Gospels, and what can we learn from this connection?1. How does the analogy of marriage in verses 1-6 apply to being released from the law?

2. How does Paul view the law's role in relationship to sin?

3. Why is the law described as "holy, righteous, and good" if it stirs up sin?

4. How does the commandment "Do not covet" illuminate the sinfulness of human nature?

5. How does Paul describe the inner conflict between sin and the desire to do good?

6. How can you relate to the struggle Paul describes in verse 15?

7. How can the principle of "doing what you hate" be applied in today's context?

8. How does Paul differentiate between his 'true self' and sin living within him?

9. In what ways do you see the law at work within your members, waging war against the law of your mind?

10. How does Paul's cry for deliverance resonate with your personal experiences?

11. How can you thank God for deliverance through Jesus Christ in your daily life?

12. How can Paul's struggles with sin inform our understanding of personal shortcomings?

13. How does the reality of our struggle with sin highlight the necessity of Jesus' salvation?

14. How does this chapter shape your view of personal responsibility for sin?

15. How does understanding the purpose of the law affect your view of Old Testament laws?

16. How can the struggles depicted in Romans 7 guide you in overcoming personal struggles with sin?

17. How can the teachings in this chapter help us approach those struggling with sin?

18. How does Romans 7 challenge societal views on personal freedom and accountability?

19. How can the teachings in Romans 7 guide your choices and behavior?

20. How can you apply the lessons from Romans 7 to help others understand their struggle with sin?

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