Emotion
The world calls this a sociopath.
II.
The
Court
Record
(1:18–32): Paul records the evidence presented at this trial.
A.
The
general charge (1:18–19): “God shows his anger from heaven against all
sinful, wicked people who push the truth away from themselves. For the truth
about God is known to them instinctively.”
B.
The
specific charges (1:20–32)
1.
First
indictment—inexcusable
ignorance (1:20) : God has always revealed his existence and power to
mankind.
2.
Second
indictment—ingratitude
(1:21) : People are thankless, refusing to worship their Creator.
3.
Third
indictment—insolence
(1:22) : Claiming themselves to be wise without God, they become fools instead.
4.
Fourth
indictment—idolatry
(1:23) : They exchange God’s glory for idols resembling mere people, birds,
animals, and snakes.
5.
Fifth
indictment—immorality
(1:24–27): They are guilty of lesbianism and homosexuality.
6.
Sixth
indictment—incorrigibility
(1:28–32)
a.
They embrace their wicked deeds (1:28–31).
b. They endorse their wicked deeds (1:32) .[1]
[1]
Willmington, H. L. (1999).
The
Outline Bible (Ro 1:17–32).
Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.