Romans 2:6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds Romans 2:7-10 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. —“Respect of persons”partiality, favoritism — “Deeds”works

“Patient continuance”—cheerful endurance, patience and perseverance in one Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls Patience is a by-product of suffering (Romans 5:3-4) Patience is found through study of God’s word (Romans 15:4) Patience is a part of God’s nature (Romans 15:5)

“Well doing”—good works Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works… Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha…this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did I Timothy 2:10 …with good works

“Seek for glory and honor”—seek dignity and value But they seek it through patience and good works Romans 2:29 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 Acts 9:37-42—popularity of Dorcas Romans 2:10 glory, honor, and peace…

“Do not obey the truth”—again, with an intensifier “Contentious”—provoking (with an intensifier); other translations: self-seeking Galatians 5:20—one of the works of the flesh Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory… “Do not obey the truth”—again, with an intensifier John 3:36; Acts 14:2, etc…—translated “believeth not” “Unrighteousness”—injustice, that which is self-evidently wrong

“Indignation”—quick, violent passion “Wrath”—smoldering passion, with a mind for vengeance This is God’s reaction to contention and unrighteousness “Tribulation”—pressure, crowdedness “Anguish”—narrowness of room Notice this is upon “every soul of man that doeth evil…” ESV—“There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil…”

When you consider: The subject of judgment II Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad And the scope of judgment Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil Are You Ready?

Consider During the Lord’s Supper: Matthew 26:26-29 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.