Sermon Notes
Romans 2:1-16
How can anyone stand and face God's Judgement?
1. I don't stand by comparison, but by repentance (v. 1-5)
2. I don't stand in my own righteousness, but in Christ (v. 6-11)
3. I don't stand on justice, but by Grace (v. 12-16)
Growth Group Discussion Questions
Explore
1. “Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges.” – Romans 2:1
Who is Paul talking to in this verse, and why might it have been surprising to his original
audience? Discuss as a group.
2. “God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.” – Romans 2:4
Pastor David said that God’s kindness isn’t permission to delay change—what do you
think that means? Share with the group.
Examine
3. “He will render to each one according to his works.” – Romans 2:6
If God judged you only by your actions, would you be concerned? Why or why not?
4. “For God shows no partiality.” – Romans 2:11
Pastor David said God’s judgment is perfectly fair. Does that truth comfort you, unsettle
you, or both? Explain.
Apply
5. “God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.” – Romans 2:16
Pastor David said God doesn’t just judge outward actions but the heart—how does that
truth shape the way you examine your own life before God? Share with the group.
6. “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become
the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21
How does knowing that Christ gives you His righteousness change the way you live?
Share your thoughts with the group.
1. “Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges.” – Romans 2:1
Who is Paul talking to in this verse, and why might it have been surprising to his original
audience? Discuss as a group.
2. “God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.” – Romans 2:4
Pastor David said that God’s kindness isn’t permission to delay change—what do you
think that means? Share with the group.
Examine
3. “He will render to each one according to his works.” – Romans 2:6
If God judged you only by your actions, would you be concerned? Why or why not?
4. “For God shows no partiality.” – Romans 2:11
Pastor David said God’s judgment is perfectly fair. Does that truth comfort you, unsettle
you, or both? Explain.
Apply
5. “God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.” – Romans 2:16
Pastor David said God doesn’t just judge outward actions but the heart—how does that
truth shape the way you examine your own life before God? Share with the group.
6. “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become
the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21
How does knowing that Christ gives you His righteousness change the way you live?
Share your thoughts with the group.
Stats to Date
Jan 26, 2026
Weekly Offering
GENERAL
Actual: $16,867
Budget: $51,318
MISSIONS
Actual: $2,737
Budget: $8,414
REVITALIZATION
Actual : $1,804
Budget: $9,615
Actual: $16,867
Budget: $51,318
MISSIONS
Actual: $2,737
Budget: $8,414
REVITALIZATION
Actual : $1,804
Budget: $9,615
Year to Date Offering
GENERAL
Actual: $1,109,216
Budget: $1,539,540
MISSIONS
Actual: $222,782
Budget: $252,420
REVITALIZATION
Actual; $603,858
Budget: $800,000
Actual: $1,109,216
Budget: $1,539,540
MISSIONS
Actual: $222,782
Budget: $252,420
REVITALIZATION
Actual; $603,858
Budget: $800,000
Attendance
212
