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All right, let's dive in. Romans chapter three, this entire week,

we're just going to study Romans chapter three beginning in verse nine and following.

Martin Luther says this is the most important paragraph that has ever been written in the history

of humanity. He says Romans chapter eight is the greatest chapter ever written. I agree,

but this part of Romans chapter three is the most chapter ever written. I agree, but this part of Romans chapter 3

is the most important paragraph of all time, and I agree. Romans chapter 3 verse 9 says this,

what then? Are we Jews any better off? Now let me explain real quick. He spent the first couple of

chapters of the book of Romans describing the promises of God to the Jewish people.

In our context, what he means is this, do you get any kind of a special place in eternal line

because of your involvement in church? And his answer is no, not at all. And here's what he means.

You don't get to inherit your faith from your parents. That God saves first names, not last name.

So with that in mind, hear this.

What then are we Jews any better off?

No, not at all.

For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin.

That's an important phrase.

Under sin.

As it is written, none is righteous. No, not one. No one understands. No one seeks for God.

All have turned aside. Together, they have become worthless. No one does good, not even one.

Their throat is an open grave. They use their tongues to deceive.

The venom of asps is under their lips.

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