
Romans 2:17-29 Bible Studies
THE INCLUSIVENESS OF GOD'S JUDGMENT
2:17-24 Clarifying Accountability
1. Write down some general characteristics of the Jews as described in verses 17-18.
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2. In verses 19-20 how does Paul describe some of the negative traits of some of the Jews?
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3. Write down the specific problems some of the Jews had as mentioned in 2:21-24?
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2:25-29 Exposing Covenant Breakers
4. Read Genesis 17:9-14 to discover the origin of circumcision in Judaism? Who started it?
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5. What is the significance of circumcision (Genesis 17:11)? ________________________________
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6. Put the last phrase of 2:35 in your own words, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.
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7. Is keeping the law or being physically circumcised more important (25-26)? ______________
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8. A person who ___________________________________________________________________________
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9. How does Paul positively redefine a Jew in 2:29? _________________________________________
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10. List at least three changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses:
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Bonus questions on Romans 2:17-29
- Remember, these Jews thought they were good religious people. How do you think they could do these evil things in good conscience?
- Are you a spiritual Jew? Why? How does one become a spiritual Jew? Look in 2:29.
- What according to Paul distinguishes a real Jew from those commonly called of Jews?
Can you make the same distinction in the case of the name Christian? What is the primary difference if any? Where do you think circumcision of the heart might have gotten its meaning?
- One of the big problems in our churches today is this: Religious people call themselves Christians because they were baptized and go to church and yet do evil works. From the last two verses, how should we think of and approach these religious people?
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