Romans 1:1-7
Paul introduces himself to the believers in Rome
Romans 1:8-17
The secret of heart to heart ministry
Romans 1:16-17
Reasons for not being ashamed of the Gospel
Romans 1:18-23
What does the phrase, “wrath of God” mean?
Romans 1:24-32
A man becomes a slave to his idols
Romans 2:1-11
God’s Indictment of All Hypocrites
Romans 2:12-16
Not The Possession But The Practice of The Law That Counts
Romans 2:17-24
Religion Will Not Take You to Heaven
Romans 2:25-29
Mere Rituals Will Gain You No Favor in God’s Sight
Romans 3:1-8
God’s Judgment Defended
Romans 3:21-31
God’s Way of Accepting People
Romans 4:1-8
Abraham Justified by Faith
Romans 4:9-25
The Promise for All Who Have Faith
Romans 5:1-11
What It Means To Be Acceptable to God
Romans 5:12-21
Death in Adam and Life in Christ
Romans 6:1-11
Death to Sin, Alive to God
God’s Judgment Defended
Romans 3:1–8
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The Scripture for the third chapter of Romans, tells how Paul defends the rightness of God’s ways, summarizes His verdict that all men are condemned sinners, and declares God’s remedy for the guild of mankind. The following are objections raised by the Jews and introduced by Paul:
1. Those who argued that right was wrong. (vv. 1-2)
2. Those who argued that wrong was right. (vv. 3-8)
Paul asks and answers three obvious questions that may be raised in his readers’ minds.
1. What advantage is there in being a Jew? (vv 1-2). He answers by saying there are many advantages, but the main one is that he has in his possession the Word of God. However, even in that privileged position the Jews were still unable to live up to God’s standard. If the Jews had an advantage, think of the advantage most of us have with all the Bibles we have.
2. Will Jewish unbelief cancel God’s faithfulness? (vv 3-4). Some Jews did not believe, they were unfaithful, as evidenced by their sinful conduct, but this in no way affected God’s faithfulness to His Word. In fact it only points out more vividly how God remains faithful, even though every man may be a liar. We can claim this Scripture today as we see Christians in high places falling into sin.
3. Since sin appears to benefit God, how could He turn around and judge sinners for their sin? (vv 5-8). We do not do evil that good may come of it. To even question that God is unfair in condemning sin is to blaspheme the very nature of God. God is just. He will judge men for their sins, and this could not be if sin was foreordained and predetermined.
Application
What advantages do I have in being brought up in this country and in my home? What are the advantages of being a Christian and possessing God’s Word?
Romans 3:1-8 (English Standard Version)
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