Romans 1

    Paul, who is a servant of Christ, was called to be an apostle and was set apart for the gospel of God- which He had promised beforehand. (3-5) regards Jesus Christ- who is known to as his human nature- a descendant of David, but through the Spirit was declared with power the Son of God by His resurection. Through His resurection we have recieved grace and apostleship through faith. Verse 6 Paul intales that the Romans are among those who are called to belong to Christ Jesus. (7) This letter is for all of Rome- whom God loves.
Paul's Longing to Visit Rome
(8) Paul first thanks God for all of Rome because of their faith being reported around the world. I love verse 9 because Paul says "God, whom I serve with my whole heart..." I can't imagine Paul or anyone for that matter truly serving God to their full potential if their whole heart is not involved. Also verse 9-10 Paul is telling the people that God is his witness to how constant he prays for them. (11-12) Paul's longing to see them-so he can impart spiritual gifts to make them stronger and to encourage eachother in the faith. In verse 13 Paul is makeing sure that they know how long he has been yearning to come to them. He reassures them that he was prevented intil now. (14-15) Paul is obligated to everyone- but because of his obligation he is eager to preach to those in Rome. (16-17) Paul is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. It is through the gospel that righteouness is revealed- a righteousness through faith.
God's Wrath Against Mankind
(18-20) It is told that the wrath of God is being revealed against the wickedness of men who supress the truth even when it is made plain to them. God's creation, His power and divine nature are clearly seen, so men are without excuse. (21-23) Although they knew God- they didn't glorify or thank Him as God and their hearts were darkened. They claimed to be wise, but became fools, and exchanges the glory of God for man natured images. (24) Because of this God gave them up to their own sinful desires. In verse 25 they exchange the truth of God for a lie and worshipped created things other than the Creator. (26-27) Because of this God gave them over to sinful lusts. Their woman and men abandoned natural relations and were inflamed with lust for eachother. In verse 28 God also gave them over to a depraved mind because they did not think to retain the knowledge of God. (29-32) They are filled with everything that is NOT pleasing to God. And although they know God's righteouness they still ignore it and follow their own evil deeds, and except those who follow it as well.