The Book of Romans – Chapter 1: A Musical Play
Act 1
Opening Song: “All Have Sinned”
Scene 1
Solo: Paul
Paul: “I am a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.”
Chorus: “Preaching to the nations, with faith and conviction, the gospel of salvation.”
Scene 2
Solo: God
God: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”
Chorus: “All around us, his glory we see. The wonder of creation proclaims he is King.”
Scene 3
Solo: Man
Man: “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.”
Chorus: “Oh, how we’ve fallen. So far from his grace. Our hearts are so wicked, but he offers us a place.”
Closing Song: “The Righteous Will Live By Faith”
Act 2
Opening Song: “The Wrath of God”
Scene 1
Solo: Paul
Paul: “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness.”
Chorus: “The wrath of God, so terrible and true. We all deserve it, but he offers a rescue.”
Scene 2
Solo: Man
Man: “Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind.”
Chorus: “Our minds so corrupted, our hearts full of sin. But through Jesus Christ, we can be made new again.”
Scene 3
Solo: Paul
Paul: “And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.”
Chorus: “Called to belong, to be part of his plan. Through faith in Jesus, we can become new again.”
Closing Song: “Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel”