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Chapter Two All People need salvation: Those without the law Those with the law Chapter Two

Overview Map Reference 1:1 3:21 6:1 9:1 9:30 11:1 12:1 14:1-16:27 Revelation of God’s Righteousness Vindication of God’s Righteousness Application of God’s Righteousness Reference 1:1 3:21 6:1 9:1 9:30 11:1 12:1 14:1-16:27 Division Need for God’s Righteous -ness Imputa-tion of God’s Righteous-ness Demonstration of God’s Righteous-ness Israel’s Past Election Israel Present Rejection Israel's Future Restora-tion Christian Duties Christian liberties Topic Sin Salva-tion Sancti-fication Sovereignty Services Emphasis Doctrinal Behavioral Location Most likely Corinth Time C. A.D. 57

EVEN THE "JUDGES" WILL BE JUDGED (2:1-11) The inconsistent judge judges himself (1) The hypocritical judge is judged by truth (2) based on truth – God knows the heart The foolish judge reasons poorly (3) The presumptuous judge treasures up wrath (4-11) “But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."” (1Sa 16:7 NIV)

God’s Righteous Judgment (2:6-11) Two Type of people… God Seekers Self Seekers

Hearing alone does not produce righteousness God’s Judgments (12-13) Without the Law With the Law Will perish without a law Judged by the law Those who sin still perish (12) Hearing alone does not produce righteousness “22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. ” (Jas 1:22 ESV)

NOT HAVING A "WRITTEN" LAW DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM JUDGMENT (2:14-16) The Gentiles DO have a law (14-15) An innate awareness of God’s law their consciences also bearing witness Jesus Christ will judge accordingly (16) All secrets revealed; no stone left unturned

THE JEWS CONDEMNED BY THEIR OWN LAW (2:17-24) The Jewish self-portrait (17-20) Rely on the law Brag about relationship with God Know God’s will Approve what is excellent Instructed by the law Guide the blind Light the darkness Instruct the foolish Teach children

THE JEWS CONDEMNED BY THEIR OWN LAW (2:17-24) The Jewish inconsistency and dishonor of God (21-24) Teach but need teaching “Do not steal”, but steal “No adultery”, but commit adultery “No idols” but rob temples (commit sacrilege) Brag about the law but break it Blaspheme the name of God through their inconsistency

LIMITATION OF CIRCUMCISION (2:25-29) Voided by transgressing the Law (25-27) Circumcision - This was the peculiar rite by which the relation to the covenant of Abraham was recognized Value if you observe the law – The act of circumcision meant nothing in itself but identification with the covenant was to bring obedience Not circumcised but keeps the law – greater value The true Jew is one circumcised in the heart, in the Spirit (28-29) 9 And God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. 10 This is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your offspring after you: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you.” Genesis 17:9-11 (ESV) “16 Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no longer stubborn”. (Deuteronomy 10:16 ESV) 26 “Egypt, Judah, Edom, the sons of Ammon, Moab, and all who dwell in the desert who cut the corners of their hair, for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in heart.” (Jeremiah 9:26 ESV) 9 “Thus says the Lord GOD: No foreigner, uncircumcised in heart and flesh, of all the foreigners who are among the people of Israel, shall enter my sanctuary.” Ezekiel 44:9 ESV)

Conclusion Be a REAL Jew Know you need a savior Have a heart change Practice what is preached Honor God’s Word by obeying it