Righteous Judgement #

Rom 2:1-2

Introduction

In Romans 1, we find that it more directly addresses the gentile heathen people. We find that God was revealed to them through creation, even with in them. At the same time they went out into sin. The Jewish reader of this chapter would be shouting Amen, because it wasn’t aimed at him. It was aimed at heathen people. Paul, now turns the cannon towards the Jewish people. You will recall, he intends to deal with both Jew and Gentile throughout the Book.

The Jews dealt with problems very distinct and different from that of the gentile. The gentile knew he was not acceptable to God. The Jew on the other hand, became prideful, knowing full well they were the chosen people of God! Having an established relationship with God. And yet, they still sinned, and turned their back on God. They became arrogant, thinking they were something special. Paul is about the prove this to them.

The christian world faces the same dangers and pitfalls of the religious Jewish people. We better heed the warning about becoming pious and self righteous.

I. Pious Judgement Admonished (1) #

A. Inexcusable (1) #

1. The list of sins in Romans 1:29-32 #

2. The revelation of God to man #

B. Whosoever that judgest (1) #

C. They were NOT PERFECT (1) #

1. Paul is quick to point out their own imperfection. #

2. Luke 15 – #

The prodigal son… he went out and lived in sin! (Gentiles)
The proud son … he stayed home, but was jealous (Jew)
- You can be just as wrong staying home with a wrong heart

II. Perfect Judgement Affirmed (2) #

A. Surety of God #

Rom. 9:14 ¶ What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

1. God will not make a mistake! #

2. God is righteous! #

B. Surety of Truth #

Psa. 119:160 ¶ Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

1. His Book is righteous, and endures! #

III. Personal Judgement Assured (3-11) #

1. Everyone will stand before God and give account #

1 Cor 3:11-15 -

Gal. 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

A. Pious are often Ungrateful (4) #

B. Pious are often Unrepentant (5) #

1. Unwilling to admit their sin. #

2. To whom much is given, much is required #

3. Hard hearted! - Don’t be hard hearted! #

III. Personal Judgement Assured (cont) (3-11)

C. Personal judgement according to works (6-11) #

D. Those who seek God (7, 10) #

1. God rewards those that seek Him #

Heb. 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Deut. 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

Prov. 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

2. What are you seeking in this life??? #

Matt. 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Romans 2:1