What is God doing in Romans 1 through chapter 3?
In Romans 1 through chapter 3, God is building His case against the whole human race like a prosecuting attorney. He categorizes humanity into three groups—the immoral or amoral, the moral, and the religious—and concludes all three are guilty. Paul then declares in Romans 3 that none do good or righteousness; all have become unprofitable.
Les teaches that from Romans 1 until chapter 3, God is building His case against the whole human race, just like a prosecuting attorney. He categorizes humanity into three areas: the immoral or amoral, who have no morals whatsoever; the moral man or woman; and the religious individual. The conclusion for all three is guilty. Then Paul comes to the tremendous conclusion in Romans 3: there is none that doeth good, none that doeth righteousness, and all have become unprofitable. Les reminds his audience that he is not looking down his nose or judging, but simply showing what Scripture says—God building His case against all of humanity, starting with those most obviously guilty, the immoral.