1. There is no one who is good (9-18)

The conclusion of Romans 1:18-3:20 is: 'There is no one righteous, not even one.' People who are cut off from God become worthless. Paul brings together many quotations from the Old Testament to support his conclusion. Verses 11-12 emphasize that all people are under the power of sin. Verses 13-14 show that one's words expose what is in one's heart. Verses 15-17 show that those lost in sin are directionless and without peace. Verse 18 says that those under sin have no fear of God. Only fools do not fear God. Paul is telling us that everyone needs Jesus.

2. Everyone is accountable to God (19-20)

Every human being--Jew, Gentile, Christian, non-Christian--must stand before the judgment seat of God. No one can take refuge in any excuse or past privilege. The ground before God's judgment seat is level, and all of us must someday stand there as unrighteous sinners. We need an advocate-Jesus.

Application: Lord, I need Jesus--and so does the world. Help me to see the world and myself from your point of view.
One Word: No one is righteous