Romans 2:14
Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Romans 2:14?

2. How does Romans 2:14 show God's law is written on Gentiles' hearts?

3. What role does conscience play according to Romans 2:14 in moral decisions?

4. How can Romans 2:14 guide us in understanding natural law today?

5. How does Romans 2:14 connect with Jeremiah 31:33 about God's law?

6. How can we apply Romans 2:14 to discern right from wrong daily?

7. How does Romans 2:14 address the concept of natural law for non-believers?

8. Does Romans 2:14 suggest that morality is inherent in all humans?

9. How does Romans 2:14 relate to the idea of conscience in non-Christians?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 2?

11. Can Romans 2:14-15, which speaks of the law written on the heart of Gentiles, be supported by archaeological or anthropological findings?

12. Why do moral atheists exist if belief in God is necessary for morality?

13. How can I find forgiveness for my guilt?

14. How does anthropology show moral evolution rather than fixed divine laws?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Romans 2:14 challenge the notion that only those with the written law can know and follow God's standards?

2. In what ways can we see evidence of God's moral law in the world today, even among those who do not profess faith in Christ?

3. How does the concept of natural law in Romans 2:14 relate to the idea of conscience in your own life?

4. What implications does Romans 2:14 have for evangelism and sharing the gospel with those from different cultural or religious backgrounds?

5. How can understanding that God's law is written on our hearts influence the way we approach ethical and moral decisions in our daily lives?1. How does Romans 2 challenge the way you view others and their actions?

2. What do you learn about the nature of God's judgement from this chapter?

3. How does the notion of God's kindness leading us to repentance impact your understanding of God's character?

4. How can we apply the principle of God's impartiality in our daily lives?

5. Why is it significant that it is not the hearers of the law, but the doers, who are justified?

6. How does Paul's teaching on the true meaning of circumcision relate to the concept of religious rituals today?

7. What does it mean to be a 'real Jew' or a true believer according to Paul?

8. How does Paul’s description of a law unto themselves apply to those who have never heard of the Gospel?

9. How can the teaching in Romans 2 influence your approach to sharing the Gospel with others?

10. How can this chapter’s emphasis on inward transformation change your spiritual practices?

11. How can we guard against the hypocrisy that Paul warns against in this chapter?

12. What steps can you take to cultivate a heart that is circumcised by the Spirit?

13. How does Paul’s teaching in Romans 2 confront religious elitism or superiority?

14. How does Paul’s discussion on judgement challenge the way you view God’s grace and wrath?

15. How does understanding God's impartiality change the way you view your relationship with Him?

16. What role does repentance play in your life, and how does this chapter shape that role?

17. How can we live out the principle of being a doer of the law, not just a hearer?

18. How does this passage deepen your understanding of God’s righteousness?

19. What does it mean to have a law written on our hearts and how can we strive towards this?

20. How does Romans 2 change your understanding of what it means to be part of God's chosen people?

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