ROMANS  3:9-20

“The Verdict Is … Guilty!”

 

Introduction-

 

In proving mankind’s sinfulness, Paul establishes:

 

I.      THE  CONDITION  OF  SINFULNESS – vv. 9-12

 

            1- Total Sinfulness

 

 

 

            2- Universal Sinfulness

 

 

 

II.     THE  EVIDENCE  OF  SINFULNESS – vv. 13-18

 

            1- In Our Speech- vv. 13-14

 

                       

 

            2- In Our Actions- vv. 15-17

 

 

 

            3- In Our Attitude Toward God- v. 18

 

 

 

III.    THE  KNOWLEDGE  OF SINFULNESS – vv. 19-20

 

            The purpose of the law is:

 

            1- To Silence Us- v. 19

 

 

            2- To Declare Us Guilty- v. 19

 

 

            3- Not To Make Us Right With God- v. 20

 

 

            4- To Show Our Sinfulness- v. 20

 

 

Conclusion-