Paul’s teaching throughout the first two chapters of Romans exposed the sinfulness of both Jew and Gentile. Whilst the Jew wouldn’t argue that the worldly gentile is a sinner, this ‘moral and religious’ person struggles to see and come to terms with the reality that he also is hopelessly lost in his rebellion. The question Paul deals with here, is what advantage at all is there in light of this in being a Jew? What value is there in having Jewish heritage and in the Law? In the process of answering these questions Paul shows that:

A) The scriptures are our great privilege

B) The power of Sin is Universal

C) The grace of God is irresistible and irreversible