Romans 2:17-3:31

So far in the book of Romans, Paul explained the sinfulness of the Gentiles, and then he spoke to the Jews and reminded them that they were sinners too. God is not a respecter of persons. 2:28-29, Paul said to be a true Jew, it has nothing to do with outward things like circumcision of the flesh, but a circumcision of the heart by the Spirit of God. Chapter three starts with a question, "What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew?" He said there were many, and the first one is "They were entrusted with the very words of God," but that does not mean they are any better. Those words do not save them, but those words do show them we are all sinners. The only way we can be right before God, is through faith in Jesus Christ, to all who believe, both Jews and Gentiles. Jesus death on the cross was the atoning sacrifice, through which we are redeemed, if we believe. It is a gift free to us, but it cost Jesus dearly. This section ends with the question, "Where, then is boasting?" It is gone, only Jesus gets the glory. The last question is, "Is the law nullified because of grace?" Paul says, "Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law..."