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Romans 3:9-20
Universal Guilt and the Law’s Charge
Using a string of Old Testament quotations, Paul argues that both Jews and Gentiles are under sin, showing widespread moral failure (v.9–18) and that the law’s function is to expose sin and bring humanity under God’s judgment (v.19–20).
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Using a string of Old Testament quotations, Paul argues that both Jews and Gentiles are under sin, showing widespread moral failure (v.9–18) and that the law’s function is to expose sin and bring humanity under God’s judgment (v.19–20).
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Universal Guilt and the Law’s Charge
Using a string of Old Testament quotations, Paul argues that both Jews and Gentiles are under sin, showing widespread moral failure (v.9–18) and that the law’s function is to expose sin and bring humanity under God’s judgment (v.19–20).
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The gospel announced to Rome
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Imperial capital and gospel letter
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Apostolic Age
Romans context: AD 33 - AD 100
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Apostolic Age
Romans context
Apostolic Age / AD 33 - AD 100
Romans context is set in the apostolic age, where The early church and the writing of the New Testament.
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Thesis
Using a string of Old Testament quotations, Paul argues that both Jews and Gentiles are under sin, showing widespread moral failure (v.9–18) and that the law’s function is to expose sin and bring humanity under God’s judgment (v.19–20).