Romans 2:1-16

Stuart Thomson 8/03/09 Romans 2:1-16 'The Righteous Judge' 1.We are unqualified to judge because: a. We don't meet the standards.b. We are partial towards ourselves.c. We don't know the full story.d. We haven't been asked to judge.2. God is right to judge because:a. He meets and sets the criteria.b. He is impartial. (Rom 2:11, Duet 10:17)c. He knows all our secrets.3. Where does that leave us?Group A (v7,10) Is this you?Persevere in doing good, seek for glory, honour and immortality.The Reward is: Eternal life, glory, honour and peace.Group B (v5, 8-9) Is this you?Have a stubborn or unrepentant  heart, are self-seeking, reject the truth, obey unrighteousness.The Reward is: Wrath, judgement, indignation, tribulation, distressa. We are totally without excuse. (v3)b. We are totally reliant on His kindness, grace and mercy (v4)c. We should be totally repentant. (v4)