[Untellectual]

Originally Posted by g_n_o_s_i_s

Then it wouldn't be by nature would it?

Often times people use Paul's letter/book to the Romans to say that God has revealed Himself through creation and conscience.

In Romans 1 He talks about creation and things that are not by nature, but against nature as people rebell against their creator.

In the verse we are talking about, Gentiles do by nature the things contained in the law. These would be things like love, justice, mercy, faithfulness, not murdering or commiting adultery.

Romans 2:14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:

A Gentile could be seen as moral or immoral, without even knowing about God's Law for the nation of Israel.

Romans 2:26 Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?

Romans 2:27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?