Paul continues to talk about the blessings for those who are truly justified. In these verses, he paints a dark, but true picture of the natural heart of man. In doing so, he then clearly shows the amazing and great love of God.

• The Dark Side: Ourselves

  • The natural human is powerless

  • The natural human is ungodly

  • The natural human is a sinner

  • The natural human is an enemy

• The Bright Side: God

  • God's love is displayed despite our wretchedness

  • God's love is eternally reliable

  • God's love is worthy of rejoicing