All things bear record · Romans

Romans 2

1 witness of Christ here, and 1 further echo from the reading.

Final Judgment

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; Romans 2:5–6

Paul describes a coming day when everyone is judged by their deeds. Verse 16 shows God carries out that judgment through Jesus Christ.

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  • interpreted by Romans 2:16 — God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ.
  • alludes to Matthew 16:27 — The Son of man shall come ... and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Final Judgment

In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. Romans 2:16

The Father will judge even our hidden thoughts through Jesus Christ. The Savior who knows us perfectly, and suffered for us, is the one who will judge us.

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How we know: the verse itself names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

  • alludes to John 5:22 — The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son.
  • alludes to Acts 10:42 — He was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.