At this point Paul carries on his argument, asserting first, his deep desire for his fellow Jews to be saved, and then second, that the reason they remain on the outside is due to the fact that they have tried to attain a righteous status before God by works. He then goes on to show how the Law has always been pointing ahead to Jesus and that in his life and death, Jesus has fulfilled the Law. It is now for us — for anyone, Jew or Gentile — to trust in Jesus and confess him as Lord. Salvation is right here, right now, for all who look to Jesus.
