Romans 2:6
God "will repay each one according to his deeds."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Romans 2:6?

2. How does Romans 2:6 emphasize God's justice in rewarding or punishing actions?

3. What actions might lead to receiving "according to his deeds" in Romans 2:6?

4. How does Romans 2:6 connect with James 2:17 on faith and works?

5. How can believers ensure their deeds align with God's standards in Romans 2:6?

6. What role does repentance play in receiving a positive judgment in Romans 2:6?

7. How does Romans 2:6 align with the concept of salvation by faith alone?

8. Does Romans 2:6 suggest that works are necessary for salvation?

9. How do historical interpretations of Romans 2:6 differ among theologians?

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

11. What does 'God is just' mean?

12. How can the harsh judgment on the servant in Matthew 25:24–30 be reconciled with a supposedly just and merciful God?

13. Does Romans 2:7 advocate for salvation through works?

14. Is God unjust to forget?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding that God will repay each person according to their deeds influence your daily decisions and actions?

2. In what ways can you ensure that your deeds reflect your faith in Christ?

3. How do the additional scriptures (Psalm 62:12, Proverbs 24:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 22:12) enhance your understanding of Romans 2:6?

4. What role does accountability play in your spiritual life, and how can you cultivate a sense of accountability within your community?

5. How can you balance the understanding of salvation by grace with the call to live a life characterized by good deeds?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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