Second chapter in the biblical Book of Romans
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Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today's readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
A new MP3 sermon from Let the Bible Speak Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Message of Romans 2 Subtitle: Books of the New Testament Speaker: Dr. Alan Cairns Broadcaster: Let the Bible Speak Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 11/24/2025 Bible: Romans 1:14-17 Length: 27 min.
Philip Snell continues his rebooted series on the Book of Romans. He begins by pointing out that Paul's primary purpose in writing the letter to the Romans was to bring obedience to the faith.
Philip Snell continues his rebooted series on the Book of Romans. He begins by pointing out that Paul's primary purpose in writing the letter to the Romans was to bring obedience to the faith.
Many people are hoping to die and go to Heaven on the basis of trying to live a good life. The apostle Paul has news for them.
Find the accompanying PowerPointHere. Romans 2 - The Jews are in Sin, by Donnie V. Rader. 11/9/2025 Sunday PM Sermon.
Exhibit C is God's Case Against the Human Race, a representative of humanity that is the Best Case - the Jews, God's Chosen People. Paul writes as a consummate insider, a Jew writing about Jews, and the Holy Spirit gave Paul profound insights into the Jewish heart and their sacred texts of the Torah and the Prophets. Paul will reveal how even the Jews, precious to God as the very heart of humanity, the blessed recipients of the oracles of God in the Torah and all the Hebrew Scriptures, still fall short and end up doing the same things as the other Exhibits in the Court. We will see the genius of God in planning specifically to change the hearts of Jewish believers, His way of making hearts holy like He is holy, determined and written in the Torah itself and in Ezekiel.visit us at: conejochurch.com
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But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— 21 you then who teach others, do you not teach yourself? While you preach against stealing, do you steal? 22 You who say that one must not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23 You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law. 24 For, as it is written, “The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”25 For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. 26 So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision? 27 Then he who is physically uncircumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who have the written code and circumcision but break the law. 28 For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. 29 But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.31Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written,“That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged.”5 But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) 6 By no means! For then how could God judge the world? 7 But if through my lie God's truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner? 8 And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just.1. Do you have an idea of what the non-Christians around you think of Christians and Christianity? If they have negative opinions, are they warranted?2. If you are a Christian, what do non-Christians in your life think of God because of you? If you don't know, would you ask?3. What are some externals, outward signs, symbols and practices that you might say help define you?4. Do you ever let externals define your relationship or standing with God? How does that impact you?5. The gospel says true change flows out of a restored relationship with God, through his grace and power. Do you believe that? Is that how you approach change in your life?6. Bob said aspects of gospel living will be invisible to others, go unrecognized. Have you experienced that in your life? Do you find it difficult?
Pastor Robin dives into Romans 2:12–29, unpacking what it truly means to live out God's law from the heart and not just by outward appearance.
More Than a Label (Romans 2:17-29)
Through the ESV New Testament in 90 Days with David Cochran Heath
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Romans 2:12-29
11/2/25 - Romans 2:17-29 - "By the Spirit" (Rev. Justin L. Hunter)
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The book of Romans is unlike any other book in the Bible. This letter, written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Rome, is filled with encouragement and instruction, doctrine and truths, and gives us a unique understanding of who Jesus Christ is—and why that matters in your every day life. Grab your Bible and join Jerry as he dives into this life-changing book, the book of Romans. Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started! ------- LINKS: « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/ « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/
We return to the Courtroom, for Exhibit B in God's Case Against the Human Race, a representative of humanity that is the Good Case, in Romans 2:1-16. How many of us have heard people describe themselves this way: "I'm a good person, I don't hurt anybody. I'm pretty sure I'm going to heaven because I am a good person..." Sadly, this prevalent view is woefully inaccurate. When Jesus was called "Good Teacher," He rightly pointed out, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone." (Mark 10:18). This week's text will make an epic contrast between our double-standard, 'easygoing on ourselves but harsh on others' human judgment, and the unchanging, fair and impartially applied righteous judgment of God. And the main thing that makes God's judgment so right and so different is that it always begins with KINDNESS, for "the kindness of God leads you to repentance." (Rom. 2:4).visit us at: conejochurch.com
Bill Kittrell continues our sermon series, "Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written" with this week's message titled "A Matter of the Heart."
Bill Kittrell continues our sermon series, "Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written" with this week's message titled "A Matter of the Heart."
In this message from Romans, Paul turns his focus from the obviously immoral to those who look religious, but whose hearts remain unchanged. He exposes the danger of leaning on heritage, rituals, or knowledge as proof of righteousness while missing the inward transformation God desires. We're reminded that God's people are not defined by outward signs but by hearts renewed by His Spirit. True belonging to God has always been about integrity, the harmony between what we say we believe and what is actually true in our hearts.Scripture calls us to pause and examine: are we living from genuine faith or simply maintaining a religious image? When we understand the difference, we begin to see the beauty and freedom that comes from Spirit-led authenticity before God.Here are some things we'll learn:· Why outward religion without inward renewal dishonors God.· How Paul dismantles the false security of spiritual privilege and religious reputation.· What “circumcision of the heart” really means and why it still matters today.· The difference between dead orthodoxy and Spirit-empowered faith.· How the gospel frees us from performance-based religion and restores joy in genuine repentance.Support our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving
Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 5 But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.6 He will render to each one according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, 10 but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. 11 For God shows no partiality.12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. 14 For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them 16 on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.1. What do you find yourself condemning other people for? Do you ever do that, or something similar?2. When you find yourself doing or saying something you condemn in other people, how do you respond?3. Do you agree with Paul that everyone has a basic morality written on their hearts? What does that mean for the average person, Christian or Non-Christian?4. What are you go-to excuses for yourself, why the rules don't fully apply to you in a particular situation?5. In what situations or to which people do you have trouble apologizing?6. Does Jesus becoming weak and vulnerable for you make it easier to repent to him and others? 7. Do you ever find yourself thinking or acting like God grades on a curve? Why is it important that God is impartial?
A Wake-Up Call for Religious People (Romans 2:1-16)
Message from Ben McCardell on October 26, 2025
Romans 2:1-11
10/19/25 - Romans 2:1-8 - "The Judgment of God" (Rev. Justin L. Hunter)
10/26/25 - Romans 2:9-16 - "No Partiality"
Today I'm using the example of emotional eating and sharing how not shame but something outlined in Romans 2:4 is a far better way to go about habit change. Enjoy and be blessed! Connect with Nyla: Nyla's IG Nyla's website Nyla's second podcast, On the Job with God
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Have you ever wondered what happens to those who've never heard the gospel—are they still accountable to God? In Romans 2:12–16, Paul addresses that very question, showing that God's judgment is fair and based on the truth that each person has received from Him. Today, we'll look at how conscience, morality, and divine justice come together—and what it reveals about God's perfect righteousness.
In this episode, Pastor Sean and Pastoral Intern Micaiah discuss Romans 2:17–29 and Sean's sermon: "A Matter of the Heart" from our sermon series through the book of Romans.Watering Seeds is a ministry of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Asheville, NC. You can learn more and hear our sermons on our website: www.covenantreformed.net/sermons. You can also find our sermon recordings on Sermon Audio.
Romans 2:1-16 exposes the uncomfortable truth that we all try to dodge: that none of us escapes judgement. Pretending to be the “good one” doesn't make us righteous. Paul tears down both the obvious sins of the irreligious and the hidden pride of the moral and religious.This passage isn't about condemnation, but about clarity. God's judgment isn't biased, cruel, or arbitrary. It's inescapable, impartial, and written into every human heart. In seeing our guilt clearly, we can finally glimpse the beauty of grace.Discover why understanding God's justice is actually the first step toward freedom. His kindness keeps calling us back to repentance and into relationship.Here are some things we'll learn:· Why we tend to judge others for the same sins we secretly excuse in ourselves.· How even moral or churchgoing people can rely on “good behavior” instead of grace.· How God's patient kindness doesn't give permission to keep sinning, but space to repent.· How God's moral law is built into every human heart, even those without Scripture.· Why impartial judgment actually levels the playing field for every person.Support our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving
Joel continues his journey through the Book of Romans with chapter 2, verses 16-29 an introduction to verses 1-8 in chapter 3.
Joel continues his journey through the Book of Romans by wrapping up chapter 2, verses 16-22 and chapter 3, verses 1-8.
Joel continues his journey through the Book of Romans, chapter 2, verses 23-29.
Jeremiah 19-21; Psalms 39-40; Romans 2-3
“Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know his law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it. They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right.” (Romans 2:14–15 NLT) A well-lived life is one that is guided by a Spirit-controlled conscience. Someone once said, “Conscience is that inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking.” Someone else said, “Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good.” And someone else said, “Conscience doesn’t always keep you from doing wrong, but it does keep you from enjoying it.” Apparently, the idea of a conscience triggers the cynical instincts of certain people. Everyone has a conscience. The apostle Paul wrote, “Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know his law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it. They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right” (Romans 2:14–15 NLT). The conscience acts as an alarm. And like a car alarm or a smoke alarm, it can be disabled—or at least quieted. If you ignore your conscience long enough, its “chirping” will become less and less noticeable to you. In time, it will fade into background noise, something you pay no attention to. The Bible warns us against allowing this to happen. The apostle Paul wrote, “Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead” (1 Timothy 4:1–2 NLT). A deactivated or dead conscience makes us susceptible to all kinds of evil. To live well, spiritually speaking, you must keep your conscience functioning at a high level. Keep in mind that your conscience is not infallible. Sometimes it will try to condemn you for something that’s not actually wrong. The apostle John wrote, “Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything” (1 John 3:20 NLT). Similarly, there will be times when your conscience refuses to condemn you after you do something wrong. It will try to justify your actions or downplay their seriousness. So, it’s important to teach your conscience how to function properly. You do that by placing it under the control of the Holy Spirit. Spend time in God’s Word, learning everything you can about how God wants you to live. Then pay attention to the Holy Spirit’s prompts so that you’ll know when to make changes in your life. Martin Luther said, “My conscience is captive to the Word of God.” If you effectively educate your conscience to do what it’s supposed to do as designed by the Lord, you will have the foundation in place for a well-lived life. Reflection question: What does a Spirit-controlled conscience look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jeremiah 16-17; 19 Psalms 37; 45 Romans 2
In this episode, Pastor Jim and Pastoral Intern Micaiah discuss Romans 2:11–16 and Jim's sermon: "Divine Judgment" from our sermon series through the book of Romans.Watering Seeds is a ministry of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Asheville, NC. You can learn more and hear our sermons on our website: www.covenantreformed.net/sermons. You can also find our sermon recordings on Sermon Audio.