After making the important point that the Gospel begins with man’s recognition of his deserved condemnation, no matter who he is, Paul shows the way to the Core of the Gospel – that is, the Imputation of God’s righteousness to the sinner.
In this study Paul makes the point that all people, no matter what their background or situation, are condemned because of sin. There is no one on earth who can attain to righteousness on their own.
In this introductory study we set up the foundations for the rest of this important series. What were Paul’s reasons for writing to the Romans? What was his theme? What would be the text that Paul would use to expound upon of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the believers at Rome?