Romans 10

Romans 10:1-3

1 Paul wants (fleshly) Israel to be saved.

2 They have the zeal. They lack the knowledge.

3 They are: Ignorant of God’s righteousness Seeking to establish their own righteousness Not submitting to God’s righteousness

Romans 10:4-11

4 Christ is the end (purpose, object, grand conclusion) of the law of Moses to all who believe.

5 Moses described righteousness of the law: He that keeps the commandments (requirements); Will live by (place his trust in) them.

6 Contrast with the righteousness of faith: NOTE: Justification is personified, a mode of speech quite common with Paul. Here is the meaning: “Who will go to heaven and bring Christ back?” – Do you need Christ present to believe in him? Are you demanding what is impossible conditions for your faith? “Go up to heaven, if Christ is there, bring him back and we will believe on him.”

7 “Who will go down into the deep and return Christ from the dead?” – They are saying, “If you will go into the realm of Hades and bring Christ back from the dead, we will believe.”

8 If neither of the above is correct; WHAT DOES BY BELIEF SAY? What justification by faith requires is easy. Nigh - near, easy, simple to accomplish The word of faith = the doctrine of belief

9 Confess – Jesus is Lord, the Son of God With the mouth Originate in the heart Results – you shall be saved.

10 With Heart We believe Unto righteousness With Mouth We confess Unto salvation

11 What does the Bible say? Whosoever believes on him – Shall not be ashamed See: Matthew 10:32-33 confess vs. deny

Romans 10:12

12 No difference in how we are saved. Jew Gentile Black Poor Arab American White Rich Jesus is the same Lord for all (Hebrews 13:8)

Romans 10:13

13 Call = A. Say the name? B. Hear in a vision the name? C. Accept the offer of the name? NOTE: Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone that says” Shall be saved.

Romans 10:14-15

14 Follow the “logic chain” Must call to be saved Can’t call till they believe Can’t believe till they hear Can’t hear till a preacher (teacher) tells them

15 Can’t preach till they are sent " HAVE PRETTY FEET."

Romans 10:16

16 Not all have obeyed the gospel. Discuss the term: “Obeyed the gospel” Proof: Not all believed our report.

Romans 10:17-21

17 How do we get faith? A. Hearing the word of God. B. Study, meditate, learn the word of God. NOTE: Faith also comes from putting that learned to the test in our lives.

18 BUT: Haven’t they heard? YES! Colossians 1:23 unto every creature under heaven Acts 1:8 unto the uttermost parts of the earth Romans 1:8 spoken of thorughout the world

19 : Didn’t Israel know? (understand) A. Moses - God brought in Gentiles to make Jews jealous and angry.

20 B. Isaiah - God had perished form the minds of the gentiles; but, God was found in them. They found God - but were not searching. They learned God - but did not ask about Him.

21 God says, “I kept making offers - BUT: A. They were disobedient. B. They were gainsaying (speaking against).