Romans 2:25-28

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I. An introduction to Romans [1:1-17]

“For there is no partiality with God”

Paul’s declaration that the gospel reveals the righteousness of God is from faith, so that “the power of God to salvation” may extend to ALL who believe [16-17]

I. An introduction to Romans [1:1-17]

“For there is no partiality with God”

II. ALL are condemned [1:18 – 3:20]

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A. “the righteousness of God is revealed from faith” because “the wrath of God is revealed… against all ungodliness…of men who suppress the truth” [1:18-19]B. all men have become “without excuse” [1:20] because they have rejected “the righteous judgment of God” by doing and approving things “deserving of death” [1:32]C. “Therefore YOU are inexcusable” [2:1-11]

“…you are inexcusable…” [2:1-11]All are “without excuse”; even you! [2:1]Your judging of others proves you know “the righteous judgment of God”! [cp. 1:19, 32]

“For there is no partiality with God”

cp. Luke 18:9-14; the “judge” was not the one who “went down to his house justified”

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Your failure to live up to the standard you use to judge others therefore condemns yourself!

Judges are merely flawed men who must also be governed by the laws they defend!

“…you are inexcusable…” [2:1-11]All are “without excuse”; even you! [2:1]

“For there is no partiality with God”

It is God’s judgment that will make sure that even the judges are objectively judged! [2:3]

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Knowing the law so well that you can judge others is not an end in itself; you must also do what the law says! [cp. James 1:22-25]

God is only one to judge by truth! [2:2-3]

It is easy for the judge to think he can “escape judgment” because of all he knows; but in a system of law, he too will be judged in accord with what the law says! God is righteous, just!

“…you are inexcusable…” [2:1-11]All are “without excuse”; even you! [2:1]

“For there is no partiality with God”

Some wrongly saw His forbearance as proof they had escaped His judgment [cp. 2 Pt 3:9]

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Some “despised” His mercy, using it as an excuse to continue in sin [cp. Romans 6:1-2]

God is only one to judge by truth! [2:2-3]God’s mercy is for your repentance [2:4]

“…you are inexcusable…” [2:1-11]All are “without excuse”; even you! [2:1]

“For there is no partiality with God”

law judges all men “according to…deeds” [2:6]

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cp. this idea further developed in Rom 10:4-5

God is only one to judge by truth! [2:2-3]God’s mercy is for your repentance [2:4]If you desire a judgment of God based on law, your only hope is wrath [2:5-6]

Paul wants them to understand the need for and importance of a righteousness of God that comes from FAITH, not law! [cp. Rom 4:5-8]

“…you are inexcusable…” [2:1-11]All are “without excuse”; even you! [2:1]

“For there is no partiality with God”

either “those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory…” or “those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth” [2:7-8]

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God is only one to judge by truth! [2:2-3]God’s mercy is for your repentance [2:4]If you desire a judgment of God based on law, your only hope is wrath [2:5-6]God’s righteous judgment on all [2:7-11]:

“No one can belong to Christ and pursue a life of vileness. He who “doeth” righteousness is righteous (1 John 3:7). While the man in Christ doesn’t have to be flawless in works, he must be one who pursues holiness… The man or woman outside of Christ will have to face the demand for flawless living. You see, those outside of Christ choose to stand on their own performance. Without Christ…they have only their own record to appeal to. …without Christ transgressions are imputed but to those who are justified by faith in Christ sins are not imputed (Romans 4:8).” - Jim McGuiggan

“…eternal life to those who by patient continuancein doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality…”

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“…you are inexcusable…” [2:1-11]All are “without excuse”; even you! [2:1]

“For there is no partiality with God”

either the “patient” or the “self-seeking” [2:7-8]

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God is only one to judge by truth! [2:2-3]God’s mercy is for your repentance [2:4]If you desire a judgment of God based on law, your only hope is wrath [2:5-6]God’s righteous judgment on all [2:7-10]:

either “eternal life” or “indignation and wrath”

“…you are inexcusable…” [2:1-11]All are “without excuse”; even you! [2:1]

“For there is no partiality with God”

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This should frighten; if the law will come down hard on the Greek, it will also come down hard on the Jew! [“by faith” is a much better way!]

God is only one to judge by truth! [2:2-3]God’s mercy is for your repentance [2:4]If you desire a judgment of God based on law, your only hope is wrath [2:5-6]God’s righteous judgment on all [2:7-10]“For there is no partiality with God”[2:11]

I. An introduction to Romans [1:1-17]

“For there is no partiality with God”

II. ALL are condemned [1:18 – 3:20]

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A.“the wrath of God is revealed… against all …who suppress the truth” [1:18-19]B. all men are “without excuse” [1:20-32]C. “Therefore YOU are inexcusable” [2:1-11]D. Doers, not hearers will be justified [2:12-16]

“as many as have sinned” [2:12-16]The problem is SIN – not a lack of laws! With a law or not, sin condemns! [2:12]

Therefore, all will be judged by Jesus, “according to my gospel”; the gospel declares that law will not be the basis for judgment, but faith in Christ [2:16]

“For there is no partiality with God”

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God knows how to justify the one who does what righteousness requires [2:13] Both Jew and Greek “heard” God’s law; they “accuse” or “excuse” themselves in their thoughts [2:14-15; cp. Acts 17:28]

I. An introduction to Romans [1:1-17]

“For there is no partiality with God”

II. ALL are condemned [1:18 – 3:20]

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A.“the wrath of God is revealed… against all …who suppress the truth” [1:18-19]B. all men are “without excuse” [1:20-32]C. “Therefore YOU are inexcusable” [2:1-11]D. Doers, not hearers will be justified [2:12-16]E. “For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you” [2:17-24]

“...God is blasphemed…” [2:17-24]Jews likely saying “Amen!” up to now; but here the lesson comes home…

In a profound way the Jew dishonored God when he rejected the law of Moses [2:23-24; cp. Isa 52:3-5; Ezek 36:16-23]

“For there is no partiality with God”

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“You are the man!” – The “guilty judge” metaphor was describing the Jews also!The Jew had a deeper knowledge of God’s truth, but yet disobeyed! [2:20-21]

God’s punishment of the Jews’ sins caused Him to be blasphemed! It was THEIR fault!

I. An introduction to Romans [1:1-17]

“For there is no partiality with God”

II. ALL are condemned [1:18 – 3:20]

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A.“the wrath of God is revealed… against all …who suppress the truth” [1:18-19]B. all men are “without excuse” [1:20-32]C. “Therefore YOU are inexcusable” [2:1-11]D. Doers, not hearers will be justified [2:12-16]E. “For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you” [2:17-24]F. “he is a Jew who is one inwardly” [2:25-29]

“…a Jew…is one inwardly” [2:25-29]Circumcision, like hearing only matters if it is coupled with doing the law [2:25]

The one who seeks justification by law seeks praise from men, not God! [2:29]

“For there is no partiality with God”

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The uncircumcised, if he does what the law says to do, will judge (righteously!) the unrighteous and disobedient Jew!Circumcision was technically “invisible” – was meant to change heart, not flesh!baptism is invisible, but change to be “visible”

HOWEVER…“…the gospel of Christ…is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes… For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith…”

Does your own conscience accuse you?

You need the gospel offer of “righteousness (justification)…from

faith”!

Won’t you believe and OBEY today?

“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…” [Rom 1:32; cp. 3:23; 6:23]