1:18–5:21 Review · The justification of sinners on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ: In the first main section of the letter, Paul explains the gospel as the saving revelation of God’s righteousness, which justifies sinners, whether pagans or Jews (1:18–3:20), on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ (3:21–5:21).

1:18–3:20 Review · God’s wrath against Gentiles and Jews:Paul begins his exposition of the gospel with a statement concerning the revelation of God’s wrath on account of human sinfulness (1:18), followed by a description of the nature of human sin (1:19–23) and the consequences of sin (1:24–31), thus confirming the legitimacy, the severity, and the scope of God’s judgment (1:32). He then argues why Jews are not exempt from the revelation of God’s wrath (2:1–3:20).

1:18–32 · Paul…