The general impression of the first sections of Romans leaves me with the idea Paul was trying to get the point across of how much trouble we as the human race are in with God. He was making very clear how all humans have taken God’s gift of creation and turned our backs on him. He wants us to understand that we in no way deserve the grace God has bestowed on us. Another impression I have is the new community of believers appear torn between what Jews are entitled to and what Gentiles are entitled too as well as what laws they should now follow. Paul makes a case for many specifics regarding the Jew and Gentiles are the same in God’s eyes. The final ideal Paul is discussing in this section is regarding our justification. He wants to make certain that we understand there is nothing we have done to receive salvation and that we are only justified by faith not by works.
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This is Paul’s greeting where he identifies himself as a believer that through the works of the Holy Spirit is spreading the Gospel. Paul also indicates the gospel is for Jews and Gentiles made possible by the grace of God (NIV).
Romans 1:8-17, Paul writes with an explanation as to why he has not been able to visit Rome. He also writes about how he is excited to share the news of the Gospel that through God’s grace salvation exists. He also makes clear he is not ashamed of the Gospel (NIV).
Romans 1:18-32, although we have seen God and understood God all have turned their backs to God. God’s wrath will be revealed and we are subject to His wrath. God gave us what we wanted and turned us loose to our sinful desires.
Romans 2:1-16, Jews are subject to God’s wrath. God will not show favoritism. He knows the condition of their hearts. God’s wrath will be revealed to the
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This is Paul’s greeting where he identifies himself as a believer that through the works of the Holy Spirit is spreading the Gospel. Paul also indicates the gospel is for Jews and Gentiles made possible by the grace of God (NIV).
Romans 1:8-17, Paul writes with an explanation as to why he has not been able to visit Rome. He also writes about how he is excited to share the news of the Gospel that through God’s grace salvation exists. He also makes clear he is not ashamed of the Gospel (NIV).
Romans 1:18-32, although we have seen God and understood God all have turned their backs to God. God’s wrath will be revealed and we are subject to His wrath. God gave us what we wanted and turned us loose to our sinful desires.
Romans 2:1-16, Jews are subject to God’s wrath. God will not show favoritism. He knows the condition of their hearts. God’s wrath will be revealed to the