but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God. Truth to Learn True Christianity is an attitude produced by humble faith. Behind the Words The word translated “inwardly” is...
Romans 2:28 – Not Visibly Apparent
For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; Truth to Learn Christianity is not based on appearance or membership. Behind the Words The word translated “outwardly” is phaneros, which is derived from phainō, meaning “to illuminate.” Phaneros...
Romans 2:27 – Judges by Faith
And will not the physically uncircumcised, if he fulfills the law, judge you who, who through letter and circumcision, are a transgressor of the law? Truth to Learn We will not be judge by how well we keep the Law. In fact, we who are saved by faith will judge...
Romans 2:26 – Faith, Not Surgery
Therefore, if the uncircumcision keeps the righteousness of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? Truth to Learn We keep the righteous requirements of the Law through faith. Behind the Words The word translated “righteousness” is the Greek word dikaiomata, which comes from the noun dikaioo,...
Romans 2:25 – Appearance or Submission
For indeed circumcision profits you if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. Truth to Learn The external features of Christianity mean nothing without the complete submission of our will to Almighty God. Behind the Words “Circumcision” is translated...
Romans 2:24 – Visible Evidence
For "the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you," as it is written. Truth to Learn The actions of some Christians bring shame to our God. Behind the Words The word “blasphemed” is transliterated from the Greek. That is, the Greek word is brought directly over...
Romans 2:23 – Walk the Walk!
You who make your boast in the law, do you dishonor God through breaking the law? Truth to Learn Christianity is faith in action, not just good sounding words. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “boast” is kauchaomai. Some Greek Lexicons indicate that this is derived from auchen,...
Romans 2:22 – A Living Example
You who are saying not to commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who detest idols, do you rob temples? Truth to Learn Practice what you preach (or teach). Behind the Words The word translated “adultery” is moicheuō, which is based on moichos, referring to a man who seeks...
Romans 2:21 – Preaching by Example
You, therefore, who teach another, don’t you teach yourself? You who are preaching not to steal, do you steal? Truth to Learn Obeying God’s Word is more important than teaching it. Behind the Words The word translated “teach” is didaskō, which is a prolonged form of a primary verb...
Romans 2:20 – Giving Truth Away
an instructor of foolish ones, a teacher of infants, having the form of knowledge and of the 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...