Romans 2 pivots to address the 'religious' person, proving that moral knowledge and ethnic heritage do not exempt one from God's judgment. It argues that God judges based on truth and the secrets of the heart, not outward rituals or the mere possession of the Law. The chapter concludes by redefining 'true' Jewishness as an internal reality of the spirit rather than a physical mark.
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.
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;)
But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
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Paul introduces the concept of the 'conscience' acting as a witness, proving that even those without the Bible have an internal moral compass they have violated. The 'Word Secret' is *Chrestotes*, translated as 'goodness,' which Paul says is intended specifically to lead us to repentance, not to make us feel safe in sin. Discover the riches with romans 2 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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