Romans 2 Meaning: Who Is Paul Talking To? | Romans 2:1–11 | Episode 56

What does Romans 2 mean, and who is Paul actually talking to when he warns about judgment, wrath, and being judged according to works?In this conversation, we walk through Romans 2:1–11 in context and look closely at Paul’s use of rhetoric. We consider the “O man” language, the danger of placing ourselves into Paul’s imaginary opponent, and why Romans 2 can sound like works-based salvation when it is separated from the argument Paul is building. We also examine glory, honor, repentance, belief and unbelief, and Paul’s developing focus on the Jew and the Greek.Understanding how Paul communicates helps us read these difficult verses without turning God’s righteous judgment into a message of fear and religious performance.Read the companion study and join the conversation: https://wakinguptograce.com/056-gods-judgment-and-pauls-rhetoric-romans-2-1-11/