Welcome to a new Bible Study of Romans Chapter 2:

Let’s reason and take an inspiring verse by verse look at “Romans 2:1-29″, followed with a summary and prayer

Verse 1: “Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.”

Paul points out the hypocrisy of judging others when we may be guilty of the same sins. This highlights the need for self examination and humility.

Verse 2: “But we are sure that the judgment of GOD is according to truth against them which commit such things.”

GOD’S judgment is always righteous and based on truth. This reinforces the idea that GOD sees all actions and intentions.

Verse 3: “And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of GOD?”

Paul asks a rhetorical question to challenge those who judge others. He emphasizes that no one can escape GOD’S judgment if they are guilty of similar behavior.

Verse 4: “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of GOD leadeth thee to repentance?”

This verse reminds us of GOD’S kindness and patience, which is meant to lead us to repentance, rather than taking His grace for granted.

Verse 5: “But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of GOD;”

Continuing in sin without repentance leads to dark consequences storing up GOD’S wrath instead of His grace.

Verse 6: “Who will render to every man according to his deeds:”

GOD is just and will judge everyone fairly based on their actions.

Verse 7: “To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:”

Paul contrasts two groups: those who seek GOD through righteous living will be rewarded with eternal life.

Verse 8: “But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,”

Those who reject GOD’S truth and pursue unrighteousness will face judgment, receiving GOD’S indignation.

Verse 9: “Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”

Both Jews and Gentiles are equally accountable to GODS standards of righteousness.

Verse 10: “But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:”

Again, Paul emphasizes that good deeds will be rewarded, reinforcing the idea of individual responsibility.

Verse 11: “For there is no respect of persons with GOD.”

GOD’S judgment is impartial. Everyone is held to the same standard, regardless of their background.

Verse 12: “For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;”

Paul discusses two groups the lawless and those with the Law. Both are accountable before GOD.

Verse 13: “For not the hearers of the law are just before GOD, but the doers of the law shall be justified.”

It’s not enough to merely know the law; one must obey it to be justified in GOD’S sight.

Verse 14: “For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:”

This indicates that even Gentiles can act morally without the law, showing that the law’s essence is written on their hearts.

Verse 15: “Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;”

Conscience plays a crucial role in moral judgment and indicates a universal sense of right and wrong.

Verse 16: “In the day when GOD shall judge the secrets of men by JESUS CHRIST according to my gospel.”

Paul emphasizes that GOD will judge not only outward actions but also the inner secrets of the heart, through CHRIST.

Verse 17: “Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of GOD,”

Paul addresses the Jewish audience, highlighting their reliance on their identity and the Law as a source of pride.

Verse 18: “And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;”

We all should have clear knowledge of GOD’S devine will through the Law, but this knowledge brings responsibility.

Verse 19: “And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,”

Paul critiques the attitude among some of the Jews who see themselves as spiritual guides while failing to live righteously.

Verse 20: “An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.”

Knowledge of the Law should lead to teaching and living out empowering truths, not merely legalistic observance.

Verse 21: “Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?”

Here Paul points clearly out the contradiction of teaching others while not adhering to the same moral standards.

Verse 22: “Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?”

Hypocrisy is a theme Paul reinforced condemning others for sins while engaging in the same practices.

Verse 23: “Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou GOD?”

Paul stresses that boasting in the Law is meaningless if one does not keep it, showing a lack of integrity.

Verse 24: “For the name of GOD is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.”

The behavior of the Jews was causing non believers to reproach GOD, signifying a poor testimony to the surrounding world.

Verse 25: “For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.”

Ritual observance without ethical conduct has no value in GOD’S eyes.

Verse 26: “Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?”

True righteousness and acceptance before GOD comes from obedience, not merely ritual.

Verse 27: “And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?”

Paul shows that those who are morally righteous outside of the Law will judge those who have the Law but do not keep it.

Verse 28: “For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:”

True identity as GOD’S people comes from the heart, not from external rites.

Verse 29: “But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of GOD.”

Paul concludes that genuine faith and righteousness come from inner transformation by the Spirit, not external adherence to the law.

Summary:

Let’s summarize Romans Chapter 2. In Romans 2:1-29, Paul addresses both Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing the impartiality of GOD’S judgment. He challenges the hypocrisy of judging others while committing the same sins and reinforces that true righteousness comes from obedience to GOD’S law, whether one is a Jew or a Gentile. It’s not enough to hear the law; one must act on it. The chapter concludes by distinguishing between an outward religious identity and an inward spiritual transformation, highlighting that true believers are those whose hearts are aligned with GOD.

Let us Pray:

Dear LORD, almighty Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word that challenges and instructs us. Help us to examine our hearts and our lives, that we may not judge others without first looking within. May we live lives that reflect Your grace and truth, showing love and light to those around us. We ask for the strength to obey Your commands and to seek righteousness. Transform us inwardly by Your Holy Spirit, and may we live in a way that honors and please You. Thank you dear LORD, almighty HEAVENLY FATHER.
We pray this throughout the mighty, glorious, fulfilling name of JESUS CHRIST. Amen!

Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings to You, through JESUS CHRIST, our almighty dear LORD, SAVIOUR and REDEEMER!