Human Sin
Romans 1
Romans 1
What did people exchange the glory of God for?
A: Idols/images
Whom do you judge when you judge others?
yourself
How many are righteous?
None
Who is under sin according to Paul?
Both Jews and Gentiles
Paul says the gospel is the power of God for what?
Salvation to everyone who believes.
Even though people knew God, what two things did they fail to do?
Glorify Him or give thanks
What is God’s kindness supposed to lead to?
repentance
What comes through the law?
Knowledge of sin
What does God show no partiality toward?
People (no favoritism between Jew and Gentile)
What problem is Paul addressing in people who judge others?
Hypocrisy
What did God do in response to their sin?
Gave them over to their sinful desires
Who will be declared righteous?
those who obey the law
What have all people done?
Sinned
Where is the law written for Gentiles?
On their hearts
How does Paul show that morality or law-keeping cannot save?
The law reveals sin but cannot justify anyone
What are people doing to the truth of God?
Suppressing the truth
What does God repay each person according to?
Their deeds
What does chapter 3 say about boasting?
it is excluded
When is circumcision considered worthless?
When the law is broken
What is the difference between outward religion and inward righteousness?
External actions vs. heart transformation by the Spirit
What kind of mind did God give them over to?
A debased mind
What is true circumcision according to Paul?
Circumcision of the heart by the Spirit
A person is justified by faith apart from what?
Works of the law
Who receives righteousness through faith?
All who believe (no distinction)
What is Paul’s main argument about human effort in Romans 1–3?
No one can earn righteousness; all need grace through faith