
The Inexcusable Moralist and the Impartial Judge (Romans 2:1-11)
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The sources analyze Romans 2:1-11, where Paul addresses the self-righteous judge, particularly the first-century Jew. Having condemned pagan depravity in Romans 1, Paul sets a rhetorical trap in chapter 2. He turns the accusation back onto those practicing the same sins. This demonstrates that moral knowledge without personal obedience leaves a person without excuse before God. The apostle uses a confrontational style to engage the interlocutor and shatter their false sense of moral security.
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