Romans 2:6
“Who will render to every man according to his deeds:”
King James Version
God will judge every person according to his deeds, in the day when He judges the secrets of men by Jesus Christ.
Fulfillment References
Romans 2:16 Psalm 62:12 Matthew 16:27 Revelation 20:12
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
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.
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