The Rightous Judgement of God

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We have been studying the mighty book of Romans. It has been a while so I will give a brief overview and review up to where we are:

Romans is so similar to Galatians but was written later and is more of an expanse and recapitulation of its contents.

Romans was written by the Apostle Paul around the Spring of 58 AD While Paul was at Corinth (As Phoebe will bring the epistle to them after it is written Rom. 16:1).

Paul did not start the church at Rome but had a great love and burden for it.

His reason for writing seems to be four main reasons

To unify the Jews and Gentiles

To assist in maturity of believers Romans 1:11

Missionary deputation (He wants sponsors for Spain Missions) - Romans 15:24-29

To give a systematic doctrine of salvation

Many themes run throughout the book of Romans but the main theme that we will see over and over is The Gospel of Christ.

The key passage of Romans is Romans 1:16-17

Romans 1:16–17 KJV 1900

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Outline of Romans:

Dr. Chuck Missler outlined the book of Romans this way:

Romans 1-8 = Doctrine (statement of faith) Romans is a book of theology

Romans 9-11 = Prophecy

Romans 12-16 = Love

So, says Dr. Missler we have Paul’s famous Faith hope and love

I like that, I think it is a little simplistic - but still a fair analysis of Romans.

Dr. Allan Brown GBS&C gave this THEOLOGICAL OUTLINE:

A THEOLOGICAL OUTLINE (used by many older commentaries)

Doctrinal Section: Sin, Justification, Sanctification Romans 1-8

The Power of the Gospel Romans 1:1-17

The Doctrine of sin Romans 1:18-3:20

The Doctrine of Justification Romans 3:21-4:25

The Doctrine of Sanctification Romans 5:1-8:39

National Israel - Romans 9-11

Israel’s Past Election - Romans 9

Israel’s Present Rejection - Romans 10

Israel’s Future Restoration - Romans 11

Practical Application of Doctrine: Personal holiness and ethical behavior Romans 12-16

According to my notes we are ready to cover Romans 2 unless there are any questions or comments on anything from Romans 1?

Romans 2 is an interesting chapter and we will cover just to Romans 2:16 today.

Lets read that together. I’m reading from KJV in case it looks a little different to you.

Romans 2:1–16 KJV 1900

1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. 2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. 3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? 5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: 8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: 11 For there is no respect of persons with God. 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; 13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. 14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: 15 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

1. Judging Romans 2:1-3

What is judging? Sometimes referred to as evaluating. but in the sense in which it is used here it means, “To form a critical opinion of something or someone either by examination or scrutiny.”

Paul is referring to a self-righteous judging.

Romans 1:18-32 talked about people who do things they know to be wrong and approve of others who do them - this is consistent.

This second group of people referred to in Romans 2:1-16 do what they know to be wrong and condemn others who do them, this is hypocritical.

In the sermon on the Mount Jesus talks about this lets just go and see what He has to say on it.

Matthew 7:1–5 KJV 1900

1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? 5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

James Smith in his Good and Beautiful Life book gives an interesting look at the difference between evaluating and judging. I thought this was so good and helpful

He begins by asserting that “Assessing other’s behavior is a necessary part of life.” He goes on and says, “Assessing, evaluating and even grading someone’s performance is not the same as judging.” “Judging,” he says, “is making a negative evaluation of others without standing in solidarity with them.” He explains this like this, “When we judge others we are criticizing them, but not as a caring firend who wants to help. After we critically assess their behavior or character, we walk away.”

A friend is going to say - blank is wrong in your life, The Bible is plain about this see here, and here, can I pray with you or help you in anyway with this. I’m going to be right here with you.

A judger is going to say, if they even say it to the person and not behind their back, “Man you are so wrong, you might not even be saved anymore, you got to straighten this up right now or you’re going straight to hell. Bye”

Thats going to accomplish a lot isn’t it.

Smith goes on to say there are two primary reasons we judge others 1. To fix people or 2. To feel better about ourselves.

My Utmost for His Highest June 17th—The Uncritical Temper

There is no getting away from the penetration of Jesus. If I see the mote in your eye, it means I have a beam in my own. Every wrong thing that I see in you, God locates in me. Every time I judge, I condemn myself (see Romans 2:17–20 ). Stop having a measuring rod for other people. There is always one fact more in every man’s case about which we know nothing

Juding in the way Paul is talking about shows there is a knowledge of truth - but a resistance to follow it - while at the same time being sure everyone else is living up to all the rules.