Romans 2:20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having the form of knowledge and truth in the law. Truth to Learn We have the truth and we are to freely give it away. Behind the Words The word translated “instructor” is the Greek word paideutēs, which is...
Romans 2:19 – Shine the Light
Romans 2:19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Truth to Learn Biblical truth is a light to those in darkness. We must share it. Behind the Words The word translated “confident” is peithō, meaning “to convince.”...
Romans 2:18 – Biblical Indoctrination
Romans 2:18 and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, Truth to Learn Every Christian needs to study the Bible to learn its truths. Behind the Words “Will” is translated from thelēma, which denotes “that which has been determined.” The word...
Romans 2:17 – No Place for Pride
Romans 2:17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Truth to Learn Relying on heritage and obedience to the Law is futile. Behind the Words “Indeed” is translated from the two Greek words ei de. Some translations use the English...
Romans 2:16 – No More Secrets
Romans 2:16 14for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, 15who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their...
Romans 2:15 – Conscience Conviction
Romans 2:15 who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them) Truth to Learn Our conscience is more effective at controlling our actions than any set of rules. Behind the Words The word...
Romans 2:14 – Moses’ Law vs. Natural Law
Romans 2:14 for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, Truth to Learn Even those who don’t know the Law can do some good. Behind the Words “Gentiles” is translated...
Romans 2:13 – Walk the Walk!
Romans 2:13 (for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; Truth to Learn God wants us to be doers, not just hearers. Behind the Words The word translated “hearers” is akroatēs. There is another Greek...
Romans 2:12 – With or Without the Law
Romans 2:12 For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law Truth to Learn We have all sinned and are unrighteous, deserving of God’s condemnation. Behind the Words The expression “without...
Romans 12:11 – The Impartial Judge
Romans 2:11 For there is no partiality with God. Truth to Learn God judges based on truth, not on appearance. Behind the Words “Partiality” comes from the Greek word prosōpolepsia, which is made up of prosōpon, meaning “face” or literally, “that part of the face at or around the eyes,”...
Romans 2:10 – Peaceful Reward
Romans 2:10 but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Truth to Learn If we are working for God now, He will reward us later. Behind the Words The word translated “works” is the Greek verb ergodzomai,...
Romans 2:9 – Payment for Worthless Deeds
Romans 2:9 tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; Truth to Learn Tribulation and anguish are coming to those who reject God. Behind the Words The words “tribulation and anguish” are interesting in that, for three of...
Romans 2:8 – Self-serving Fools
Romans 2:8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, Truth to Learn Those who selfishly reject God will experience His wrath. Behind the Words The word translated “self-seeking” is eritheia. It is based on a noun that means “to work...
Romans 2:7 – Continual Good Works
Romans 2:7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; Truth to Learn We are to be continually doing good works for God. Behind the Words There are two Greek words, men and de, which are not often translated. They are...
Romans 2:6 – Judgment of Works
Romans 2:6 5But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6who "will render to each one according to his deeds": Truth to Learn Everyone’s works will be judged...
Romans 2:5 – A Storehouse of Wrath
Romans 2:5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, Truth to Learn On the Day of Judgment God will show His wrath rather than His mercy. Behind...
Romans 2:4 – God’s Goodness, Not Ours
Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Truth to Learn Our salvation is a result of God’s goodness, not ours. Behind the Words The word translated “despise” is kataphroneō, which is made...
Romans 2:3 – The Universal Judge
Romans 2:3 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Truth to Learn God will judge us all. Behind the Words The word “practicing” is from prassō. As we learned a few...
Romans 2:2 – Certain Truthful Judgment
Romans 2:2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. Truth to Learn God will certainly judge sinners, and He will do so based on truth. Behind the Words The word translated, “we know” is oidamen, a form of the...
Romans 2:1 – Judgmental Revelation
Romans 2:1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. Truth to Learn Don’t be judgmental of others. It reveals your own sins. Behind the Words The expression, “without excuse”...
Romans 1:32 – Rejection Fellowship
Romans 1:32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. Truth to Learn Those who reject God are comfortable with others who feel the same way. Behind the...