Romans 1: Christ Is The Righteousness Of God

Text: Romans 1

Theme: The gospel reveals the righteousness of God:

Outline:

1. In Condemnation (1:18-3:20)
A) Of Pagans (1:18-32)

Paul introduced himself as the servant and apostle of Christ,
and his theme as the gospel of God's righteousness. This good
news centers on the human nature (Son of David), divine nature
(Son of God), and resurrection of Jesus Christ, teaching
salvation through faith in Him (1-17).

After greeting Roman believers, thanking God for their
testimony of faith, and sharing his wish to visit them, Paul
began to show God's righteousness in the condemnation of
pagans (18-32). Since God has revealed Himself to all men
through creation (19-20) and conscience (32), even Pagans are
"without excuse", because they suppress this knowledge with
their unrighteous deeds (e.g., worshiping creation instead of
the Creator, idolatry, lack of gratitude, etc.--21-32).

For this reason, God gave them over to their depraved desires,
including homosexuality and general ungodliness (24-32). The
gospel reveals the righteousness of God in the condemnation
of pagans, since they sin against the knowledge of God in
creation (19-20) and conscience (32).

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Have you heard Christ died for our sins, and God raised Him
from the dead? Did you know God saves you from hell and
gives you eternal life through faith in this finished work alone,
not your merits (Jn. 3:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-3; Eph. 2:8-10; 2 Thess.
1:8-9)? This is so man cannot boast, and God alone gets the
glory (Eph. 2:8-9).
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