Romans 1-3, The Set-Up

As I begin reading Romans ch1-3, I wonder why I don't feed on this book more. The depth and clarity of Romans is truly astounding. Paul lays out truth after truth, really coming to the point of the matter. Ro 3:23, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. ALL have sinned! Paul condemns us who know the law as well as those who do not. Ch1v20 talks about general revelation. We should know about God by simply looking at His creation! These first three chpts are the setup. Paul is describing the problem, and that we humans cannot fix the problem-separation from God. All the door holding and helping old ladies across streets will not punch our ticket back to relationship with God. So what does? That is why Paul didn't end Romans at ch3....read on!