Romans 2:17-29

1. What is the difference between an inward Jew and an outward Jew?

a. What was an outward Jew?

i. Circumcised

ii. Good self-image

1. Name Jew means a lot to him

2. Rested in the law

3. Saw himself as the guide to all men

iii. Proud of his knowledge

1. Thought he knew God

2. Likes what is excellent

3. Instructed in the law

iv. Inconsistent in practice and preching

1. Stealing

2. Commit adultery

3. Idolatry

v. Hurt God's reputation with others

1. Glory in the law

2. Violate that law

b. What was an inward Jew?

i. Doer of the law

ii. Circumcised in heart and spirit

iii. Could a gentile be an inward Jew?

1. Yes 26

2. Obey the law 26

3. They will judge the outward Jew 27

2. What life application do you see here?

a. What would an outward Christian be?

i. Baptized

ii. Glories in his baptism

iii. Proud of knowledge that others are lost

iv. Fails to live up to the title

b. What would an inward Christian be?

i. Baptism is more than a ritual

ii. Not putting away filth of the flesh

iii. Practices what he preaches

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