Part 14 in the sermon series "The Gospel in Romans | the power of God for salvation" CG Questions 1. Read Genesis 1:27–28. What does this tell us about the purpose of nature and purpose of humanity? ‌ 2. Compare and contrast what you know of the circumstances of Rome in AD 57 and the circumstances of our current cultural moment. ‌ 3. Read 1 Corinthians 6:9–11. What insight does this passage give us on the background of some of the early church? ‌ 4. Read Romans 1:26-27. What do we know from this scripture about the sin being described here? ‌ 5. Romans 1:26 begins with the words, “For this reason.” What is the reason in the previous verses that explains why God gave them up to dishonorable passions? ‌ 6. Continue a conversation from the second half of Romans 1 considering the role idolatry plays in furthering our descent into ungodliness and unrighteousness. ‌ 7. Read Romans 1:16-17. What is the hope for anyone who is inflamed with “dishonorable passions” or who participates in “shameless acts?”