God Reveals Himself
Romans 1:16-20

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the (Jew first and also to the Greek.
17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH."
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.
20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

– NASB

Introduction

Paul is the sender and the saints in Rome are the recipients.
Paul speaks of Jesus’ humanity and Deity.
Thanksgiving, prayers and a desire to come to Rome.
Verses 16-17 is a summary of the gospel and expresses the central theme of the letter.
The gospel is for all people.

1. Believe in God: He Reveals His Righteousness (Rom. 1:14-17)

God is Righteous = this is part of His attributes.
Everything God does is righteous.
Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, God has made His righteousness available to all on the basis of faith.
Righteousness – a right standing before God, this is the gift of God given to man by faith in Jesus Christ.

2. Believe in God: He Reveals His Wrath (Rom. 1:18, 21-27)

When the righteousness of God is rejected the wrath of God is manifested.
God’s love is not neutral toward sin.
Wrath does not mean rage or uncontrolled anger.
This wrath is both a future and present reality.
3 times “God gave them up” (1:24, 26, 28)
God’s wrath involves judgment.

3. Believe in God: He Reveals His Attributes (Rom. 1:19-20)

God’s attributes are revealed in the creation.
God’s awesome power and His divine nature can be known by just looking at the world.
They are also revealed in the gospel.
Jesus Christ most perfectly reveals the attributes of God, He is God in human form.

4. Believe in God: He Reveals His Expectations (Rom. 2:1-16)