January 18th 2026 "Romans: Forgiving Sins"

Today we’re looking at the closing section of Romans chapter 1, where Paul clearly and boldly calls out specific sins that flow from rejecting God and exchanging His truth for a lie. Paul doesn’t soften the language he addresses sexual sin, pride, greed, envy, violence, and the breakdown of relationships, showing how sin distorts both our worship and our lives. But this passage isn’t meant to leave us condemned or without hope. As we explore these verses, we’ll see that Paul’s goal is not simply to point out what is wrong, but to reveal our deep need for a Savior. Through Jesus, forgiveness is offered to every sinner, no matter the past, and real transformation is possible by the power of the gospel. Romans 1 reminds us that while sin is serious, God’s grace in Christ is greater, calling us not only to repentance, but to new life.