Romans: Rooted in Jesus, Wrath Revealed

In our study, the Apostle Paul is unpacking the gospel: the good news of Jesus’ Lordship and God’s salvation through him; a salvation received by grace through faith. He does this to root them in Jesus and heal the divide between Jewish and Gentile believers. He has taught them that the gospel reveals God’s justness, now he will show that it reveals God’s justice dolled out on those who refuse him.

From 1:18-3:20, the Apostle sets out to destroy any claims of sufficient obedience to warrant or earn God’s favor. His summary statement is simple, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” 3:23. Our text will be 1:18-23, where Paul explains why mankind is without excuse before God. In summary, it’s not that we are ignorant of God, rather, we suppress the truth. Join us Sunday as we worship and serve, “the Creator who is blessed forever. Amen.” (1:25)