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Romans 1

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1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God, 2which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3concerning his Son, who was born of the offspring of David according to the flesh, 4who was declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, 5through whom we received grace and apostleship for obedience of faith among all the nations for his name’s sake; 6among whom you are also called to belong to Jesus Christ; 7to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world. 9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you always in my prayers, 10requesting, if by any means now at last I may be prospered by the will of God to come to you. 11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established; 12that is, that I with you may be encouraged in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13Now I don’t desire to have you unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (and was hindered so far), that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the rest of the Gentiles. 14I am debtor both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15So as much as is in me, I am eager to preach the Good News to you also who are in Rome. 16For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, because it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first, and also for the Greek. 17For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.” 18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19because that which is known of God is revealed in them, for God revealed it to them. 20For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be without excuse. 21Because knowing God, they didn’t glorify him as God, and didn’t give thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened. 22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23and traded the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, four-footed animals, and creeping things. 24Therefore God also gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves; 25who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26For this reason, God gave them up to vile passions. For their women changed the natural function into that which is against nature. 27Likewise also the men, leaving the natural function of the woman, burned in their lust toward one another, men doing what is inappropriate with men, and receiving in themselves the due penalty of their error. 28Even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers, 30backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them.

World English Bible, 2020 stable text edition. Public domain; “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org. eBible.org

Overview

Romans Chapter 1 serves as a powerful introduction to the Apostle Paul's letter to the church in Rome, where he outlines the core themes of the gospel. Paul begins by expressing his eagerness to preach the gospel, emphasizing that it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, both to the #Jew and to the #Gentile (Romans 1:16). This sets the stage for the unfolding of God's righteousness revealed through faith, which is a central theme throughout the epistle. Paul quotes Habakkuk 2:4, stating, 'The just shall live by faith,' highlighting the importance of faith in the life of a believer.

The chapter then transitions into a sobering discussion about the consequences of humanity's rejection of God. Paul explains that although God's invisible attributes and divine nature are clearly seen through creation, people have chosen to suppress the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18-20). This rejection leads to a downward spiral of sin, where God gives them over to their sinful desires, resulting in various forms of immorality and idolatry (Romans 1:21-32). Paul lists specific sins, including sexual immorality and greed, emphasizing that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only for their actions but also for approving of others who do the same. This chapter serves as a stark reminder of the need for redemption and the grace found in Jesus Christ, setting the foundation for the rest of the letter that elaborates on God's plan for salvation.

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  1. Leviticus 18:22v26Leviticus 18:22 condemns homosexual acts, a theme Paul addresses in Romans 1:26-27, describing such acts as contrary to nature and God's design.
  2. Leviticus 20:13v26Leviticus 20:13 addresses the prohibition of homosexual acts, which is echoed in Romans 1:26-27, where Paul discusses the consequences of turning away from God's design, emphasizing the continuity of moral standards.
  3. Deuteronomy 8:19v21Deuteronomy 8:19 warns against forgetting God and turning to other gods. Romans 1:21-23 describes humanity's tendency to exchange the glory of God for idols, highlighting the danger of idolatry and forgetting the Creator.
  4. 2 Kings 17:15v212 Kings 17:15 describes Israel's rejection of God's statutes and their idolatry, which is echoed in Romans 1:21-23, where Paul speaks of humanity's foolishness in exchanging God's glory for idols.
  5. Job 12:9v20Job speaks of the knowledge of God's hand in creation, which aligns with Paul's assertion in Romans 1:20 that God's invisible qualities are evident in creation.
  6. Psalms 7:11v18Psalm 7:11 describes God as a righteous judge who expresses wrath daily, which is paralleled in Romans 1:18 where God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness.
  7. Psalms 19:1v20Psalm 19:1 declares that the heavens proclaim the glory of God, which is echoed in Romans 1:20 where Paul states that God's invisible qualities are clearly seen in creation, leaving humanity without excuse.
  8. Psalms 97:6v20Psalm 97:6 declares that the heavens proclaim God's righteousness, which is echoed in Romans 1:20 where creation reveals God's invisible qualities.
  9. Isaiah 5:20v25Isaiah 5:20 warns against calling evil good and good evil, a theme echoed in Romans 1:25, where Paul describes humanity's exchange of truth for a lie, emphasizing moral corruption.
  10. Isaiah 24:5v21Isaiah 24:5 speaks of the earth being defiled by its inhabitants who have broken the everlasting covenant, paralleling Romans 1:21-25 where humanity's rejection of God leads to moral corruption.
  11. Isaiah 51:5v16Isaiah 51:5 speaks of God's righteousness and salvation being near, which is echoed in Romans 1:16 where Paul declares the gospel as the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
  12. Jeremiah 4:22v21Jeremiah 4:22 describes the foolishness and lack of understanding of God's people, paralleling Romans 1:21-22, which speaks of humanity's foolishness in rejecting God despite knowing Him.
  13. Ezekiel 8:10v23Ezekiel 8:10 describes the portrayal of creeping things and detestable beasts, which echoes Romans 1:23, where people exchanged the glory of God for images resembling mortal man and animals.
  14. Ezekiel 20:25v24Ezekiel 20:25 speaks of God giving Israel statutes that were not good due to their rebellion, similar to Romans 1:24 where God gives people over to their desires as a form of judgment.
  15. Ezekiel 22:31v18Ezekiel 22:31 speaks of God's wrath poured out due to sin, which aligns with Romans 1:18, where God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness.
  16. Daniel 5:22-23v21Daniel 5:22-23 condemns Belshazzar for not honoring God, paralleling Romans 1:21, where people are criticized for not glorifying God despite knowing Him.
  17. Habakkuk 2:4v17Habakkuk 2:4 states, 'the righteous shall live by his faith,' a principle that Paul emphasizes in Romans 1:17 as foundational to the gospel, highlighting justification by faith.
  18. John 3:36v18John 3:36 contrasts belief in the Son with the wrath of God remaining on unbelievers, which is echoed in Romans 1:18 where God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness.
  19. 1 Corinthians 1:18v161 Corinthians 1:18 speaks of the message of the cross as the power of God to those being saved, which aligns with Romans 1:16 where Paul declares the gospel as the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
  20. 1 Thessalonians 1:8v81 Thessalonians 1:8 describes the faith of the Thessalonians being proclaimed everywhere, similar to Romans 1:8 where Paul commends the Roman believers for their faith being known throughout the world.
  21. 2 Thessalonians 2:11v282 Thessalonians 2:11 speaks of God sending a strong delusion, similar to Romans 1:28 where God gives people over to a debased mind due to their rejection of truth.
  22. 2 Timothy 1:8v162 Timothy 1:8 encourages believers not to be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord. Romans 1:16 echoes this sentiment, where Paul declares he is not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation.
  23. 2 Timothy 3:7v212 Timothy 3:7 speaks of people always learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, which is echoed in Romans 1:21-22, where people, despite knowing God, became futile in their thinking.
  24. Titus 1:1v1Both passages introduce Paul as a servant of God and an apostle, emphasizing his role in spreading the faith and the truth of the gospel.

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