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The Gentiles are "without excuse" (Romans 1:20). They have not given honor to the Creator and, instead, have fallen into idolatry and immorality. This is made very clear to us in the first chapter of the letter to the Romans.
"But", you might say, "there are also many civilized people who have a value system and respect and observe moral values. They certainly do not need the Gospel and will not be condemned, since they have led such a good and moral life!"
But the apostle says: "Wrong!" Let's consider his reasoning together.
First, read Romans Chapter 2, Verses 1-16.
What is this second "type of human" called in verses 1 and 3?
Additional question: Why is this second "type of human" (the civilized human) equally guilty?
Your response:
The type of person is addressed with " ".Regarding the additional question, verse 1 states: "... in that in which you judge , you ; for you, that judge do the same things."
So in other words: By judging others, you also condemn yourself, because you do the same.
People are not even capable of following their own rules.
So what is God's righteous response (verses 2 and 3)?
Those who condemn others and do the same will not " the of God".
But God does not only judge: how is His character described (verse 4)?
On the one hand, what is God's aim with the sinner (verse 4) and what is man's aim as a sinner (verse 5) by ignoring God?
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Bible course: Basic Bible Course on the Epistle to the Romans
