Romans 1

Paul begins his letter to the church in Rome stating that he is pleased with their faith and anticipates coming to see them in person so that they and he might be mutually benefitted. He is ready to tell those in Rome about the gospel of Jesus Christ - the only message with divine power to change lives. Those who fail to respond favorably to the message will find themselves the recipients of God's wrath. In fact, all creation displays the fact that God holds all accountable for the way they respond to Him. Those who twist and pervert His laws will not find escape from His wrath; in fact, greater punishment is stored up for them - God allows them their debased state.