While Romans was written to the Gentile church in Rome, Paul seeks to correct the errors of the Jews regarding the Gospel of God. While the nation of Israel prayed a significant role in salvation history, they presumed that they alone were the objects of God's special attention. Thus, they assumed they did not need the gospel, nor were they concerned about God's wrath. Paul sought to address these errors in chapter 2 and demonstrate God's plan to save both Jews and Gentiles by and in Christ Jesus.