God's Judgement on the Judgemental

SERIES: ROMANS
MESSAGE: God’s Judgement on the Judgemental
TEXT: Romans 2:1–16
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. God’s judgement is inescapable. (Vv. 1–4)

   • There is no escape because:

     • You agree with God’s ordinances and laws. (Rom. 1:32)

     • You strictly judge others. (V. 1) (Matt. 7:1–2)

     • You know God’s judgement is true.  (John 8:16–18)

     • You know God’s judgement is certain. (V. 3)

   • There is no excuse because:

     • By judging others, you condemn yourself. (Vv. 1,3)

     • You too, do the same things. 

     • You are not exempt.

     • You have misunderstood God’s patience and kindness. (V. 4)

2. God’s judgement is righteous. (Vv. 5–11)

   • You are obstinate.

   • You are unrepentant.

   • God’s judgement is coming. (V. 5)

   • God’s judgement will be according to our behavior. (V. 6) 
     (Ps. 62:12; Matt. 16:27; 2 Cor. 5:10)

   • God’s judgement will separate and sift. (Vv. 7–10)

     • Two kinds of persons. (Matt. 7:13–14, 21–23)

     • Two different rewards. (Matt. 7:24–27)

3. God’s judgement is impartial. (Vv. 12–16)

   • Judgement is on all who sin.

   • Judgement is without distinction.

   • Judgement is thorough and true.

   • Judgement is by Jesus Christ.

   • Judgement is part of the Gospel.

   Take-away questions:

   1.    Is there anyone exempt from God’s judgement? Why or why not?

   2.    What are the characteristics of God’s judgement?

   3.    What are the differences between God’s judgement and man’s judgement?

   4.    Why does the legalist (moralist) condemn himself/herself?

   5.    What is the basis of God’s judgement?

   6.    What is the basis of God’s justification? (Rom. 3:20–22, 28)

   7.    How will God judge the Gentile?

   8.    How will He judge the Jew?

   9.    Who will be the judge?

   10. How is God’s judgement part of the Gospel?