Reading Romans on my early morning Nashville to Minneapolis to Calgary flight. . . (I hate early morning flights!)
In chapter 2, Paul writes about what many modern preachers are afraid to talk about: JUDGMENT.
Sorry, but the J word is all over the Bible, so we can’t just ignore it and hope it is edited out of the next translation. We must preach it, teach it, tweet it, blog it, prepare for it, and help others prepare for it.
Romans 2 teaches us four facts about God as Judge and about Judgment Day.
1. No Excuses Accepted.
“You, therefore, have NO EXCUSE. . .” (Romans 2:1)
I’ve heard and created lots of really good excuses to disobey and dishonor God, but none will ever be good enough.
2. No Escape Possible.
“. . . do you think you will ESCAPE God’s judgment?” (Romans 2:3)
No one in history has ever escaped God’s judgment. And no one ever will. Not me. Not you.
3. No Favoritism Extended.
“God does not show FAVORITISM.” (Romans 2:11)
It does not matter how popular you are, how much money you have, who you are related to, or who owes you one—none of that helps on Judgment Day.
4. No Secrets Unknown.
“. . . God will judge men’s SECRETS (Romans 2:11)
You know that thing you did and got away with and no one else on the planet knows about? God knows.
Are you ready for J Day? Pastors, are you helping people get ready?
“Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.” (1 Peter 1:17)
