P Mike Applying the Word

  Romans 2:1-16 Questions to Go Deeper What is the reason for “therefore” (2:1)? In light of the ‘reader’ fully acknowledging the pagan is getting what they deserve, therefore, “the reader” is condemned. What is the primary pronoun used in 1:18-32?  And then what is the new pronoun used in 2:1-6? They & Them in 1:18-32 “You” in 2:1-6 3.  Why is the one who passes judgment without excuse and condemned (2:1d)? Are they condemned for judging or for doing what they judge others for doing? The reader is condemned “for you who judge practice the same things.”  The acknowledgment that they sin, condemns the reader because the reader sins!   4.  Who is the “we” of verse 2?   Paul and the readers, all know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things! 5.  Why does the judgment of God rightly fall upon people (2:2)? They practice such things ! 6.  What are the “such things” Paul refers to (2:2)? It appears to be 1:29-32…Sin!

Romans 1:18-32 Q & A Romans 1:18-32 Answers to Questions to Go Deeper What is “For” there for (1:18a)? It further explains the righteousness of God revealed in the Gospel by faith alone in Christ.  This appears to begin a section of that runs all the way down through 3:20 that establishes that all of humanity is under the Just judgment of God and humanity is therefore in need of God’s righteousness in order to avoid His just wrath! Who’s wrath is it? (1:18a) God’s wrath - It is God’s just (righteous) response to humanities’ rejection of Him.  Where does God’s wrath come from? (1:18b) From heaven Who or what is it dispelled upon? (1:18c) Against all ungodliness (irreverence) and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. When is this wrath being revealed? (1:18b) It is a present tense verb … it being revealed How are irreverent and unrighteous further described? (1:18d) … who suppress the truth in unrighteousness…