From Romans 1:18 through Romans 3:20 Paul shows how God is just to condemn all of humanity. He shows how both Gentile and Jew are worthy of condemnation. Paul is showing that all share in the same fate, condemnation from God. He establishes that none can escape the wrath of God. All share in the same need for salvation. This section will not go verse by verse through this portion of Romans. It will show the state man finds himself in before God.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
- The fall was no surprise
- O wretched man
- Sin brought death
- Man has been inwardly wounded
- The will of man
- The predicament of man
- None righteous
- Curse
- What is man
- Hypocrites Romans 2:1-2
- According to his deeds Romans 2:3-6
- No respect of persons Romans 2:7-11
- All have sinned Romans 2:12-15
- My gospel Romans 2:16
- Foolish Instructor Romans 2:17-20
- Boast of the law Romans 2:21-24
- Circumcision Romans 2:24-27
- Jew Romans 2:28-29