The sermon draws a powerful contrast between the Gentiles, who attained righteousness through faith in Christ despite their spiritual darkness, and Israel, who failed to attain righteousness despite their privileged access to God's law and covenants, because they pursued it through works rather than faith. Central to this message is the revelation that God's righteousness, which is imputed to believers by faith alone, is not earned through moral effort or religious ritual but is a free gift available to all who trust in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul underscores that the law was never intended to justify but to reveal sin and lead people to Christ, and those who reject Christ become ensnared by Him as a 'stumbling stone'—a symbol of judgment for those who rely on self-righteousness. The sermon concludes with a solemn yet hopeful call to choose faith in Christ over any reliance on human achievement, religion, or fleshly effort, affirming that 'whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.'