Romans #10: 2:12-16 Judged through the Gospel

Romans #10: Judgment through Jesus Romans 2:12-16 1. SIN—RIGHTEOUSNESS DEMANDED—1:18–3:20 a. The Gentiles guilty—1:18–32 b. The Jews guilty—2:1–3:8 i. Judgy Jews - Jews are also under God’s wrath (2:1-5) ii. Two Reasons Jews Are under God’s Wrath (2:6-16) 1. God’s judgment is impartial (2:6-11). 2. Doers of the Law are justified, not just those who possess it (2:12-16). c. The whole world guilty—3:9–20 Roadmap Paul provides two reasons that Jews are under God's wrath. 1. (LAST WEEK) God’s judgment is impartial (2:6-11). 2. (THIS WEEK) Doers of the Law are justified, not just those who possess it (2:1216). READ Romans 2:12-16. 2:12 What does it mean to sin without law? What does it mean to perish without law? What does it mean to have sinned in the law? What does it mean to be judged by the law? 2:13 What is the difference between a hearer of the law and a doer of the law? What does justified mean? Romans #10: Judgment through Jesus 1 How does this verse relate with the doctrine of justification by faith (not of works)? 2:14 What does it mean for the Gentiles to do by nature the things contained in the law? What does it mean that the Gentiles become a law unto themselves? 2:15 What is the work of the law written in their hearts? How is it related to their conscience bearing witness? 2:16 When is this day when God shall judge the secrets of men? What is the standard for God's judgment in that day? "By Jesus Christ according to my gospel" For Further Study See the handout entitled "Considering Conscience." Read Romans 2:17-29 in preparation for next week. Write down your observations and questions from the text. Romans #10: Judgment through Jesus 2