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In his letter to the Romans, how does Paul justify that the Jewish people should accept Christ?
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He first shares about the gentiles need for redemption because of not having the law and then shares that the Jewish people also are sinful. This shows how all are sinful and that all need to be redeemed by Christ.
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He reminds the Jewish people that ALL are sinners and are separated from God, so the only justification available to them is faith in Christ. Their circumcision and keeping the law is not what saves them, but instead it is by recognizing the inward truth that they are sinners, repenting of their sinfulness, confessing their sin and recognizing their need of the Savior, and putting their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as their Redeemer.
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Paul establishes the universal sinfulness of humanity. Then he gives the clear plan of salvation — that we are only justified by faith in Christ.
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Paul quotes the Old Testament often to show that Jesus has fulfilled the Law and that He is the only way to salvation. That is why Jews need to accept Jesus as Christ.
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The Jews lived by the letter of the Law. They were so intently waiting and watching for the Messiah that they did not recognize Christ. To the Jew, following the Law was the way to eternal life. Paul pointed out that only acceptance of the Messiah grants eternity in Heaven.