(Rom 2:10) “But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:”  Are these verses speaking of good works saving and evil condemning? No. What is a good work? Jesus was asked a similar question: (Joh 6:28) “Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? (29)  Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”  For more come to www.thirstingsouls.com

(Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God;….. (8)  But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9)  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”    “Upon every soul of man that doeth evil”. In the next chapter we will be told, “There is none that doeth good; no, not one”  “Evil” in our minds is what everyone else does. No, “evil” is ignoring He Who gave you life. It is to live for self, doing what self desires instead of caring what your God thinks. Every man needs the Savior!

(Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God;….. (8)  But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9)  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”    “Anguish”: narrowness of room, calamity.  “Calamity”: great misfortune; grievous affliction; misery  What a terrible thing it is in judgment to fall into the hands of the living God. Certainly it is far better to fall into the hands of a gracious, merciful God, the sufferer for your sin on the cross! Come to Him while you still can! Tomorrow may never come for you. 

 (Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God;….. (8)  But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9)  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”   “Tribulation”: pressure, affliction.  We speak of the pressures of this life. If it wasn’t for the Lord, the saint wonders how they would ever endure. There is a tribulation of soul that comes from being in rebellion against God. That is the lot of those who love sin and those who commit it over God.

(Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God;….. (8)  But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9)  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”   “Wrath”: it means an excitement of the mind that moves to passionate judgment. Put that together with anguish (offense that leaves one breathing hard) and you can see that no lost person is in a good place when it comes to The Judgment. I plead with you to embrace Jesus Who died to remove your sin and keep you from this terrible fate.

(Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God;….. (8)  But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9)  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”   “Indignation”: the word is very interesting. It is that the soul is so troubled over the offense to leave one breathing hard. Understand, this is God’s response to the rebellion of the lost! How utterly different it would be for them if they came through the Beloved Son in obedience.

 (Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God;….. (8)  But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9)  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”   Notice, “…but they obey unrighteousness…”. Because of the corruption of our old nature, the lost has only one true desire – whatever their heart wants. It is not to please God, but to please self. This desire for unrighteousness is insatiable: it never satisfies; it is never enough. Their natural (fallen) instinct is to avoid the only real place that would satisfy – at the place where their heart has been given to Jesus.

(Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God;….. (8)  But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9)  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”   Important: “….and do not obey the truth…”, friend, without exception all of God’s Word is truth. Who are we to choose what we will believe? Who are we to choose what we will be faithful to and what we will not. We live in a day of pseudo religion, talk of love for Jesus without sacrificial devotion to Him. Lost people throw away tomorrow for the desires of today.

(Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God;….. (8)  But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9)  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;”  “Contentious”: in law it speaks of opposing parties. These oppose the right standards of God and thus will be judged for doing so. And don’t mistake it, all of God’s standards are right: (Psa_119:128)  “Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.” The things that follow are those judgments.

(Romans 2:5b) “….the righteous judgment of God; (6)  Who will render to every man according to his deeds: (7)  To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:”  The proof of genuine salvation is the faithful continuance of obedience. Life in Christ compels in us a desire to please Him, to demonstrate our love for Him. All of the New Testament speaks to this principal.