1. A World of Sinners “Did the early Native Americans such as the Aztecs, Incas, Mayas...have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happened to their souls?”“Did the early Native Americans such as the Aztecs, Incas, Mayas...have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happened to their souls?” 1

2. A World of Sinners Does your next door neighbor have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happens to his or her soul?”Does your next door neighbor have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happens to his or her soul?” IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 2

3. A World of Sinners Nature of sinNature of sin Progression of sin in worldProgression of sin in world Salvation from sin by the gospelSalvation from sin by the gospel IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 3

4. Universal Need for the Gospel All are sinners – Rom. 3:9 (10-18), 19, 23; 5:12All are sinners – Rom. 3:9 (10-18), 19, 23; 5:12 Gospel saves sinners – Rom. 1:16-17; 3:22Gospel saves sinners – Rom. 1:16-17; 3:22 –Savior (1 Tim. 4:10) –Sacrifice (Heb. 9:22; 10:12) –Message of grace & truth (Acts 20:24) IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 4

5. Preach gospel to whole world – Mark 16:15-16; Matt. 28:19-20 (Rom. 6:23; 5:12)Preach gospel to whole world – Mark 16:15-16; Matt. 28:19-20 (Rom. 6:23; 5:12) –To save the lost –The lost are under penalty of death IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 5 Universal Need for the Gospel

6. Ungodliness & unrighteousness hinder truth – 1:18 (Gen. 6:1-5; 2 Cor. 4:3-4)Ungodliness & unrighteousness hinder truth – 1:18 (Gen. 6:1-5; 2 Cor. 4:3-4) –Ungodliness: Irreverence, disregard for God –Unrighteousness: Injustice toward men –Wrath of God against all sinners! IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 6 Sin in the World Romans 1:18-32

7. Men reject God & His truth because of their sin – 1:18-23Men reject God & His truth because of their sin – 1:18-23 –Truth was & is revealed from God to man – 1:19 (Gen. 2:16-17; Heb. 1:1-2) –God’s presence & nature testified by creation – 1:20 –Refused by man…without excuse! – 1:20- 21 IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 7 Sin in the World Romans 1:18-32

8. Failure to honor God – 1:21Failure to honor God – 1:21 Ingratitude toward God – 1:21Ingratitude toward God – 1:21 Elevation of man & human wisdom – 1:22 (cf. Eph. 4:17-18)Elevation of man & human wisdom – 1:22 (cf. Eph. 4:17-18) Idolatry (false gods) – 1:23Idolatry (false gods) – 1:23 –Truth exchanged for a lie – 1:25 –False religions developed Moral chaos spreads – 1:24-32Moral chaos spreads – 1:24-32 –Depraved minds refuse God – 1:28 IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 8 Progression of Sin Romans 1:21-32

9. Handed over to their own devices … because they gave themselves over to sin! – Eph. 4:19Handed over to their own devices … because they gave themselves over to sin! – Eph. 4:19 –Adam…Cain…Lamech…days of Noah (Gen. 2-6; 6:5) FLOOD!FLOOD! –Noah (Gen. 9:1)…Sons of Noah (Gen. 9:19) …Babel (Gen. 11:1-9) DEPARTURE FROM GOD!DEPARTURE FROM GOD! IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 9 God “Gave Them Up” to Their Sin (Rom. 1:24, 26, 28)

10. Native Americans? Aztecs? Incas? Etc.Native Americans? Aztecs? Incas? Etc. Modern Americans?Modern Americans? Ignorance of God does not make the sinner free from his sin & deathIgnorance of God does not make the sinner free from his sin & death –Magnifies alienation from God (Rom. 3:9-19) –Magnifies need for gospel (Rom. 11:32; Mk. 16:15; Rom. 1:16) –Magnifies grace & love of God to give the gospel (Rom. 5:6-9) IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 10 Over Time, Whole Societies Forget God (Rom. 1:25, 28)

11. Do not know GodDo not know God Do not obey the gospelDo not obey the gospel (2 Ths. 1:8-9) IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 11 A World of Sinners Lost! God will be just (Rom. 2:2)God will be just (Rom. 2:2) Get right with God now! (Rom. 2:3-6)Get right with God now! (Rom. 2:3-6) Share gospel with the lost! (Jno. 4:35)Share gospel with the lost! (Jno. 4:35)