Jesus sends out the 72 and gives them a commission to be laborers among his harvest. The same call and instructions are given for believers today.

Paul has just introduced the righteousness of God by faith in Jesus. He has shown that salvation is apart from the law by the propitiation of Jesus. Because this is true, some other things must also be true in our lives.

After 2 chapters showing the accountability and condemnation of man for sin, Paul turns the corner and shows the gift of righteousness. God gives those who trust in Jesus His own righteousness and demonstrates his justice in pouring out wrath at the cross.

The testimony has been heard and the judge steps forward to render His verdict. First, Paul addresses some objections to the arguments he has presented, then pronounces God's verdict on all mankind

Paul turns his sights on the Jewish, religious person who believes that the practice of his religion exempts him from God's judgment of sin.

Paul brings all mankind into God's courtroom and shows the witnesses that will testify against man at the judgment.

Paul turns his attention from the pagan world to the religious man saying "you" too have no excuse before God. Righteousness before God requires perfection in works. The sinner has no other hope that the gospel of Christ.

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Paul continues by showing why he is eager to preach the gospel in Rome. The wrath of God is being revealed upon all unrighteousness of men. He goes on to show us the terrifying reality of what this wrath looks like as he builds his case for the gospel.

Paul gives his theme for the letter to the Romans. He is unashamed of the Gospel because of certain truths that he trusts about the gospel. This gospel is the power of God for Salvation.

Paul continues his introduction to the church at Rome. He tells them his desire to see them and his longing to preach the gospel there. Paul shows them his heart, and in it, we see what a heart that is consumed with the gospel looks like