Romans 1:26-32

Romans 1:26-32

1. What is the basic problem of man as Paul sees it in chapter one?

a. Is it idolatry?

b. Failure to worship God?

c. Something more basic?

2. Which sin really came first?

a. Foolishness or idolatry?

i. Foolish first 22

ii. Then made idols 23

3. What was the real problem then?

a. Thought God was like corruptible image

b. Exchanged the truth for a lie

4. Why did they think they were wise?

a. Refused to acknowledge God

b. Missed visible evidence of God

5. What happens when men don't understand God properly?

a. Turn to idolatry 23, 25

b. Turn to self

i. Lusts, dishonor their bodies 24

ii. Vile passions 26

iii. Homosexuality

1. Lesbianism

2. Sodomy

c. Other kinds of wickedness

i. Unrighteousness - not doing right things

ii. Fornication - sexual immorality

iii. Wickedness - just plain BAD

iv. Covetousness - greed for things of another

v. Maliciousness - pleasure in hurting others

vi. Full of envy - selfish ill-will

vii. Murder - killing another human being

viii. Debate - angry disputes

ix. Deceit - in works or behavior

x. Malignity - thinks the worst about others

xi. Whisperers - gossip, destroy reputations

xii. Backbiters - slander in public

xiii. Haters of God - reject the evidence

xiv. Despiteful - disrespectful

xv. Proud - inordinate self-esteem

xvi. Boasters - wanderer, vagabond, imposter

xvii. Inventers of evil things - look for new ways to do wrong

xviii. Disobedient to parents

xix. Without understanding - not learn from the past

xx. Covenant breakers - won't keep their word

xxi. Without natural affection - no family love

xxii. Implacable - will not enter a contract

xxiii. Unmerciful - no feeling for others

6. What conclusions can be drawn?

a. Man should have known better.

b. Leave man alone and he will plunge downward.

7. Is this conclusion still valid today?

a. Are men still following the same path today?

b. Give some examples from current events.