Romans 2:17-29

Questions to Go Deeper!


  1. Who is the “you” referring to (2:17)?  

Could it be the same you mentioned in the previous section? Either way, ‘if the shoe fits wear it’ is the implication.  It would need to be a jewish reader.

  1. What is the name he or she bears (2:17)?

Jew - Judean

  1. In verse 17 there are three privileges “you” attributes to himself, what are they (2:17)?

1. Bear the name Jew, 2. Rely upon the Law, and boast in God.

  1. In verse 18 there are two understandings “you” has, what are they (2:18)?

1. His will, 2. Approve the things that are essential

  1. Where does “you” receive these understandings (2:18)?

being instructed out of the Law.

  1. There are four roles that “You” is confident of for himself, what are they (2:19-20)? 

1. A guide to the blind, 2. A light to those who are in darkness, 3. A corrector of the foolish, 4. A teacher of the immature.

  1. What is the basis of his confident instruction (2:20b)?

having the Law!

  1. How is the Law described in 2:20?

the embodiment of knowledge and of the truth

  1. Was there an apodosis for the protasis (If/then statement) that started in 2:17?

NOT specified … but it is then why do you not do what you are supposed to do in 21-24.

  1. What is the implied answer to the four questions in 2:21-22?

1.  If convicted properly “no I don’t teach myself!”

2. Yes, I steal

3. Yes, I commit adultery

4.  Yes, I rob temples

  1. What are the three sins addressed and where are they originally forbidden (2:21-22)?

stealing, adultery, idolatry … ten commandments (the Law),

  1. Where was “boasting” mentioned previously (2:23)?

Boasting in God in 2:17 now boasting in the Law!

  1. What does breaking the Law coincide with (2:23)?

dishonoring God!

  1. What is the implied answer to the rhetorical question (2:23)?

Yes, I dishonor God!

  1. What does verse 24 explain (2:24)?

It explains the pattern of disobedience and failure to fulfill the calling of God by the Jewish people! 

  1. Where is this a possible quote from (2:24)?

Isaiah 52:5; Ez 36:20

  1. Who is the “you” in verse  (2:24)?

Israel (the jewish people)

  1. What makes circumcision of value (2:25)?

Keeping the requirements of the Law

  1. What is circumcision and its purpose (2:25)?

It is the sign of the Abrahamic covenant and it was a sign that designated who were the children of this covenant.  

  1. Who is “the uncircumcised man” (2:26)?

The Gentile (Greek)

  1. Can you see any similarities between 2:26-27, 2:13-15, and 2:7&10?

It appears to point to the Gentile believers and their resulting obedience in all three sections!

  1. Do saved Gentiles keep the righteous requirements of the Law (2:26, Romans 8:4, 13:8-10)?

It appears so based on the Spirit’s work in them (Romans 8:4)!

  1. What will the physically uncircumcised do if he keeps the law (2:27b)?

Judge the circumcised who don’t obey!

  1. Who is the “you” and how is he described in second half of 2:27?

You is the Jewish unbeliever and transgressor of the Law!

  1. What is NOT a Jew in light of verse 28a?

A Jew is not one who is circumcised outward but not inwardly.

  1. What is not inward circumcision in light of verse 28b?

Not that which is outward in the flesh

  1. But what is a genuine “Jew” in light of verse 29a?

is one inwardly!

  1. What circumcision in light of of verse 29b?

is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit!

  1. How is circumcision of the heart accomplished (2:29c)? Not accomplished (2:29d)?

by the Spirit not by the Letter!

  1. Who is the true “Jews” praise not from (2:29e)? from (2:29f)?

They are praised from God not man.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Special Message from Pastor Stephen Samec Discipleship Meets Social Distancing: A New Testament Case Study in Distance Discipleship We are living in unique days, to say the least. Most local churches across the States are not gathering together in person for corporate worship and exposition and prayer and evangelism and baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We find ourselves forced to consider how we should operate as an un-gathered body of believers.  Believers are responding to this in different ways: sadness, relief (“Finally, a legitimate reason to skip church!”), confusion (“I’m not really sure what I should do), apathy (“Meh, who cares?”), and many others. I do admit that the current quarantine advisements from the White House have provided me with some much-overdue time with my family. I am, however, concerned about the destructive impact this could have on the church. What should be our perspective on the local church right now? What is our responsibility toward bel
Read more
  Romans 3:1-18 Answers Questions to Go Deeper “Then” is translated “therefore” by some translations.  “Therefore” best points to the Greek text.  What would Paul be referencing with with “therefore”? His previous discourse on the Jewish person’s state of condemnation despite their identity as Jews. Based on Paul’s answer in verse 2 He knows the answer to the two questions before he asks them.  Why would he use these two questions? Who would he be speaking for in the two questions? Paul is giving the hypothetical Jewish critics questions.  If there was absolutely no advantage or benefit Jews over Gentiles, then what would be the answer to the answer to the two questions?  However, what is the answer (2)? He would have to say there is no advantage or benefit.  But he says the opposite…Great in every respect. What does the phrase “first of all” imply about the advantages or benefits?  How many advantages are listed (2)?  Where is the list completed (hint Romans
Read more