Romans Chapters 1-3 (KJV): The Universal Need for the Gospel The opening chapters of Romans lay the foundation for one of the Apostle Paul's greatest doctrinal epistles. From a Mid-Acts grace perspective (learn more about rightly divided Bible study - click here), Romans is written directly to the Body of Christ and reveals God's righteousness through the gospel committed to Paul. Before presenting salvation by grace through faith, Paul first establishes a critical truth: all mankind is guilty before God and in need of a Savior. Romans Chapter 1: The Gentile World Under Condemnation Paul begins by introducing himself as the apostle separated unto the gospel of God. He immediately declares the power of the gospel and the righteousness of God revealed through faith. Key Verse "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth..." (Romans 1:16, KJV) Paul explains that God's wrath is revealed against un...