In Romans 2, the apostle Paul teaches that the Jews were confident that they themselves were assured of eternal life because of one primary religious ritual: circumcision. Their basic problem was that their confidence of salvation, that they were right with God, was in external religion.
With unflinching clarity, Paul reveals that religious efforts—however sincere, however ancient—can never form the foundation of anyone’s salvation. The only hope rests solely in the person and work of Jesus Christ—His perfect life and His sacrificial death in the place of all who would believe.
Romans 2 teaches that no ritual-no outward act-can ever bring us salvation. But rather, salvation comes only through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. It’s not about what we do for God, but what He has already done for us in His life, death, and resurrection. That’s the good news of the gospel. And that’s the message of grace.
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