Man’s righteousness is unacceptable to God. Both Jew and Gentile have been declared guilty before Him. Therefore for anyone to attain eternal life, God must give them His righteousness. Jesus Christ was the only man to live his entire life by patient continuance in well doing seeking for glory and honor and immortality of the Father. Because he did that, the Father…

In Romans 3:10-20, Paul gives the state of mankind – both Jews and Gentiles. Every condemnation that is listed is also found in the Old Testament. This is not a new revelation, but an encapsulation of man’s rebellion and unrighteousness, The only answer to this dilemma is to be freely given the righteousness of Jesus Christ. This is only given when someone…

Continuing in Romans, God’s judgement didn’t lead man to God. Now He offers goodness and longsuffering, yet man still doesn’t come to God. So God tells us that He will reward every man according to his works. The He turns His sights on the Jews. These people had the truth and still lived in disobedience.

Why does mankind need salvation to begin with? Romans one deals with this. Because of mankind’s refusal to accept, acknowledge and be thankful to God, he gave them body, soul and spirit.