Bible Study Snacks, Romans 2:1-11

Hi, everyone!

I hope that your week has gone well. As always, I thank you for joining me in another bible study session. We have been studying the Book of Romans for the past few weeks. Today, Our focus will be on Romans Chapter 2, verses 1 thru 11.

It is my sincerest hope that you find these Bible Study Snacks both helpful and spiritually enlightening. Now, before we move on with our study, I’d like to briefly review the scripture that was covered during our previous meeting.

Last week we learned that: The mention of salvation naturally leads to the need for all men to be saved. Paul began to demonstrate this need on the part of the Gentiles. He explained that because of the Gentiles failure to acknowledge the eternal power and divine nature of God as revealed in the world around them, and for their subsequent pride and idolatry, they were exposed to God’s wrath from heaven (Romans 1:18-23).

This wrath manifested itself in God simply letting them reap the fruits of their vanity. By giving them over “to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts,” “to vile passions,” and “to a debased mind,” the result was such corruption that even those who knew better were caught in its clutches (Romans 1:24-32).

Allow me to point out that Romans 2: 1-11 can be divided into two sections:
I. Everyone will be prosecuted. Even the self-righteous are liable for their sins before God. (Romans 2: 1-4)
II. Everyone will be justly prosecuted. Everyone is judged according to his or her works.(Romans 2:5-11)

Let’s pray:

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Carefully read through Romans 2:1-11. I must stress the word “carefully” here because if you aren’t “careful” you will miss Paul’s point. Paul is continuing to reveal the great need of righteousness among all mankind; Gentiles and Jews. His underlying argument is that all men need the righteousness of Jesus Christ. False teaching enables people to believe they are righteous and do not need the Savior.

This week’s study questions:

1. How does a man condemn himself? (Romans 2: 1-3)
2. What happens to a person who acknowledges (literally: judges) another person’s wrongdoing and then does it to himself? (Romans 2:3)
3. What is the proper response to God’s kindness and patience? (Romans 2:4)
4. How do some people wrongly respond to God’s kindness, forbearance and patience? (Romans 2:4)
5. What are the stubborn and unrepentant people storing up to? (Romans 2:5)
6. How is the Day of Judgment described in verse 5?
7. Please write verse 6 down. It is the standard principle of justice among man and God.
8. What will those doing good and seeking immortality receive? (Romans 2: 7)
9. What will those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth obtain? (Romans 2:8)
10. Does God as Judge treat people differently; for example, because of their background? (Romans 2: 9-11)
11. List at least three changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses.

Finally, after answering the study questions, read Romans 2:1-11 again. Pause and read each question and verse as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that you might see something new that you overlooked the first time around. As we go along in our studies together, I will pray that God’s message will continue to come through loud and crystal clear to you! The next time we meet, we will study Romans 2:12-29.

Until next time...may God bless you!

Sheri