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...
Romans 1:31 – Paul’s Pun
Romans 1:31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; Truth to Learn We all fight a battle against our own sinful nature. Behind the Words “undiscerning” (asunetous) – without insight or understanding, unintelligent, foolish. “untrustworthy” (asunthetous) – breaker of a covenant or agreement, treacherous. “unloving” (astorgous) – without family love, hard hearted...
Romans 1:30 – Active Hatred
Romans 1:30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Truth to Learn Those who reject God and show an open hatred for Him are fools. Behind the Words “backbiters” (katalalos) – One who openly slanderers others. “haters of God” (theostugēs) – (theos) God...