tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who accomplishes 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 the...
Romans 2:8 – Self-serving Fools
but to those who are self-seeking and do not believe 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 for...
Romans 2:7 – Continual Good Works
eternal life to those who with patience in doing good seeking 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 used together to...
Romans 2:6 – Judgment of Works
who "will render to each one according to his deeds": Truth to Learn Everyone’s works will be judged by God. Behind the Words The word translated “render” is apodidōmi, which is made up of apo, meaning “from” and didōmi, meaning “to give.” Hence, it means “to give away” or...
Romans 2:5 – A Storehouse of Wrath
But in accordance with your hardness and your unrepentant heart you treasure 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 the Words...
Romans 2:4 – God’s Goodness, Not Ours
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the kindness 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 up...
Romans 2:3 – The Universal Judge
And, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, do you think 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 verses back...
Romans 2:2 – Certain Truthful Judgment
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 Greek...
Romans 2:1 – Judgmental Revelation
Therefore you are without excuse, O man, everyone who judges, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who are judging 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” is...