Romans 3:1-20

Romans 3:1-20

1. Was anyone (Jew or Gentile) justified on their own merit?

a. Were Jews or Gentiles saved by their own power?

i. Both are under sin

ii. How bad was their sin?

1. None righteous

2. None that understands

3. None that seeks good

4. All turned aside

5. None that does good

6. Other characteristics:

a. Throat an open grave

b. Tongues lie

c. Poison in their lips

d. Cursing and bitterness

e. Feet swift to shed blood

f. Destruction and misery

g. Not know way of peace

h. No fear of God in their eyes

b. Did they Jew have an advantage over the gentiles?

i. Yes.

ii. They had the written revelation.

c. Did the Jews take advantages of their blessing?

i. Some were without faith

ii. Some were faithless

d. Why didn't the law help?

i. Law stopped their mouth without excuse or reason for their disobedience

ii. How did the law stop their mouths?

1. Brought knowledge of sin

2. Works will not justify anyone

e. How did the Jews explain away their sins?

i. Their badness brought out God's goodness

1. God remained faithful

2. Shows how good God is

3. Not saying, Do evil so good will come

ii. What reply did Paul make to this argument?

1. How can God judge the world?

2. Why condemn me for being a sinner?

2. What may we conclude?

a. Gentiles are in sin and ignorance

b. Jews had greater advantage and knowledge

c. Both groups are condemned before God.