Monday, November 21, 2016

Be doers

Romans 2:13-15 – Be doers

Vs 13 – Hearing the law is not enough, you have to obey the law.  James says, “We are not just to hearers of the law but doers as well.  Obedience is an outgrowth of hearing, believing and trusting God.  Paul says when you obey the law you are declared righteous.
Vs 14 – Paul brings a reality.  When gentiles do by nature the things required by the law they become a law unto themselves.  Paul is saying that when a person does by conscience the requirements of God. The Lord looks at them differently.  Paul makes room here for conscience.

Vs 15 – These individuals have shown that they have the requirements of the law written on their hearts and consciences.  This reality bears witness that their thoughts in stead of accusing them is in fact defending them.  

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