From Guilt to Glory Questions to Consider

Big Idea
In the gospel, God reveals His righteousness by silencing every human boast, justifying sinners through faith in Christ, freeing believers from sin’s dominion, and carrying them by the Spirit to certain glory.


Observe the Argument
•How does Romans 1:16–17 function as the thesis for chapters 1–8?
•What groups does Paul bring under guilt in Romans 1–3?
•What changes with the words “But now” in Romans 3:21?
•What blessings flow from justification in Romans 5?
•How does union with Christ answer the objection raised in Romans 6:1?
•What can the law do, and what can it not do, according to Romans 7?
•Which ministries of the Spirit appear in Romans 8?
•How does Romans 8 move from no condemnation to no separation?


Understand the Doctrine
•Why must justification remain distinct from sanctification?
•Why is faith not a meritorious work?
•How does the Adam–Christ contrast explain both condemnation and justification?
•What does it mean that sin’s dominion is broken while indwelling sin remains?
•How do assurance and perseverance strengthen rather than weaken the pursuit of holiness?


Apply the Gospel
•Which form of boasting most tempts you: moral comparison, religious privilege, knowledge, service, or improvement?
•Where are you tempted to obey for acceptance rather than from acceptance?
•Which sin needs a specific mortification plan rather than a vague intention?
•Where do you need the church’s help instead of private isolation?
•Which fear does Romans 8 place beneath God’s saving purpose?
•How can your family or small group make the movement from guilt to glory visible this week?


One Next Step
Choose one of four responses:

• Confess one boast, 
• Restate the gospel to your accusing conscience, 
• Begin one concrete mortification step, or 
• Contact one suffering believer with a specific offer of prayer and help.