Theocast
There Is No Gospel in Romans 2
February 15, 2023
Summary
"God will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life...glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek" (Romans 2:6-7, 10). Is Paul writing that our works are a piece of our righteousness before God? Is he arguing that our works factor into our salvation? Jon and Justin consider the law, the gospel, and the argument of Paul from the early chapters of Romans in today's episode.
Topics
- Episode focus: There Is No Gospel in Romans 2
- "God will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life...glory and…
- Is Paul writing that our works are a piece of our righteousness before God?
- Is he arguing that our works factor into our salvation?
- Jon and Justin consider the law, the gospel, and the argument of Paul from the early chapters of Romans in today's episode
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Hi, this is John.
Today on Theocast, Justin and I are going to do a deep dive into Romans chapter 2 and look at passages of scripture that sounds like our good works really do justify us.
They play a role, a part in our final standing before God.
And how is it that we can read this in light of passages that say the opposite, that we're saved by grace.
And we're going to really wrestle with how this is then interpreted badly.
And we're going to use very good tools like the law gospel distinctions to go down into the text and really understand the context.
What is Paul trying to do in Romans chapters 1 through 3 and specifically look deep at Romans chapter 2.
And our conclusion is there is no gospel in Romans chapter 2.
Let us explain.
Stay tuned.
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Welcome to Theocast, encouraging weary pilgrims to rest in Christ.
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Our hope and joy today is to clarify the gospel and to reclaim the purpose of the kingdom.
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