Romans 2:6

Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalGod 'will render to every man according to his deeds,' and Paul says how: 'God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ' (2:16). The one God judges in the man Christ Jesus (Acts 17:31). Works do not save, but they show whether a life has been changed. 'Faith without works is dead' (James 2:20).

JewishJudgment by deeds is a core Jewish teaching, quoting Psalm 62:12 and Proverbs 24:12.

CatholicJudgment according to works done in grace; good works have real merit through grace.

ProtestantJustification is by faith, but judgment shows the works that true faith produces.

OrthodoxThe final judgment, where faith and life are revealed together.

DispensationalThe judgments of believers and unbelievers at their appointed times.

AcademicPaul quotes Psalm 62:12. How this fits his teaching on justification by faith is much debated.

Why it was written“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name” (John 20:31). Peter told the first crowd how to begin: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38).
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