Romans chapter one, verses 18-32, painted a bleak picture of a hopelessly broken and sinful humanity. Chapter 2 takes this even further, pointing out that even those religious people who have tried to “do the right thing” fall short of God’s standards. God demands absolute perfection, meaning that no one is in right standing before […]

As we continue our series, we discover that Paul has some hard words for humanity. In Romans 1:18-32 Paul describes the reality of the situation between God and the people he created. While God reveals himself to all, but many people have rejected him. They have exchanged the goodness of God for what seemed good […]

Having greeted them, identifying himself, Paul offers his readers a formal introduction in the manner typical of an Ancient Classical letter. These ten verses are densely packed, addressing Paul’s gratitude for the faithfulness of the Roman churches and his deep desire to be with them, sharing mutually encouraging ministry, The Apostle also shares his life’s […]