Paul Shares God’s Righteous Judgment
Romans 2:1-29
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INITIAL SUMMARY OF ROMANS CHAPTER 2:
The text discusses God's righteous judgment, emphasizing that those who judge others are often guilty of the same sins, thus condemning themselves. It highlights that God's judgment is based on truth and warns against taking His kindness for granted, as it is meant to lead to repentance. Stubbornness and an unrepentant heart lead to storing up wrath for the day of judgment, where God will repay individuals according to their actions. The text distinguishes between those who do good, receiving eternal life, and those who do evil, facing wrath. It asserts that all who sin will be judged, regardless of their knowledge of the law, and that true righteousness comes from obedience, not merely hearing the law. The passage also critiques those who rely on their Jewish identity and the law while failing to live by its principles, stating that true circumcision is of the heart, recognized by God rather than by human standards.
OUTLINE
ROMANS 2
Paul describes God’s dealings with three kinds of people. Each is charged with high treason against God.
I. The Moral Person and God (2:1–11)
A. The plea rendered (2:1a): The moral person says, “I should be acquitted because I am not as bad as some pagans are.”
B. The plea refuted (2:1b–11)
1. The reason for this (2:1b–4): God says, “You do the same basic things, only in a more refined way!”
2. The results of this (2:5–11)
a. To be the object of God’s terrible wrath (2:5–8)
b. To experience sorrow and suffering (2:9–11)
II. The Pagan Person and God (2:12–16)
A. The plea rendered (2:12–13): The pagan person says, “I should be acquitted on the grounds of ignorance!”
B. The plea refuted (2:14–16): God says, “You have the twin witnesses of conscience and nature (see also 1:19–20). Therefore, you will be judged by these and not by the written law.”
III. The Religious Person and God (2:17–29)
A. The plea rendered (2:17–20): The religious man says, “I should be acquitted on the grounds that I know the law of God and teach courses in religion!”
B. The plea refuted (2:21–29): God says, “You don’t practice what you preach!”
1. The marks of religious Jews (2:21–24): Because of their hypocrisy, they dishonor God’s holy name among the Gentiles.
2. The marks of redeemed Jews (2:25–29): Their hearts are right with God.
Paul Shares God’s Righteous Judgment
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People |
Places |
Points of Teaching |
Practical Application |
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The Judging Person The Self-Righteous Person The Repentant Person The Stubborn and Unrepentant Person The Doer of Good The Evil Doer The Jew The Gentile |
The Law |
God’s Impartial Judgment The Danger of Hypocrisy The Role of the Law The Conscience of the Gentiles The True Circumcision |
Examine Your Heart Live Out Your Faith Cultivate a Sensitive Conscience Focus on Inner Transformation |
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