Man and sin based on Romans 1:18–32

The chapter by Anna Emmanuela Klich OSU analyzes the pericope Romans 1:18–32, in which St. Paul presents the truth about human sin and its consequences. The author emphasizes two dimensions of sin: the universal – affecting every person – and the theological – based on the rejection of the revealed God. The chapter points out that, despite the possibility of knowing God through His creation, a person can close themselves off from the truth, turning to idolatry and sin. The apostle shows the progressive degradation of the person who, by rejecting God, falls morally, engaging in unnatural homosexual relationships and various sins that destroy social relationships. Paul stresses that the consequence of such behavior is the loss of participation in eternal happiness. The analysis shows that the only path to salvation is faith in Christ and giving thanks and glory to God.