Divine Sentence Upon Unregenerate Men (Romans 2:1-16)

I. The severity of God’s judgement (Romans 2:1-5)

1. The sinfulness of man’s hypocrisy (Rom. 2:1)

1. Sanctimonious attitude toward others (Matt. 7:1-5)
2. Manifestations of the heart (Matt. 15:18-20; 5:21-28)

2. The danger of man’s hypocrisy (Rom. 2:2-3)

1. God holds all to the same standard (Rom. 2:2; 1 Sam.16:7)
2. God holds all accountable (Rom.2:3; Lk. 15:11-32)

3. The contempt for God’s goodness (Rom. 2:4-5)

1. The unrepentant despises God’s blessing (Rom. 2:4a)
2. The unrepentant presumes upon God’s blessing (Rom. 2:4b; 1 Jn. 4:19; 2 Peter 3:9; Rev. 3:20)
3. The unrepentant condemned by God (Rom. 2:5)

II. The sureness of God’s judgement (Rom. 2:6-11)

1. It is personal (Rom. 2:6; Heb. 4:13; Jer. 17:10)
2. It is palpable (Rom. 2:7-10; Eccl. 11:3; Eph. 2:8-9)
3. It is perfect (Rom. 2:11; Acts 17:30)

III. The seriousness of God’s judgement (Rom. 2:12-16)

1. It is caused by man’s rebellion (Rom. 2:12; Ezek. 18:4,20; Rom. 3:23; Gal. 3:2; Rev. 1:5)
2. It is confirmed by man’s rejection (Rom. 2:13-15; Jn. 1:9; Jm. 3:1)
3. It will be clear on the day of judgement (Rom. 2:16; Lk. 12:3; 1 Jn. 5:12; Rev. 20:11-15)