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Romans 10

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1Brothers, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God is for Israel, that they may be saved. 2For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they didn’t subject themselves to the righteousness of God. 4For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. 5For Moses writes about the righteousness of the law, “The one who does them will live by them.” 6But the righteousness which is of faith says this, “Don’t say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down); 7or, ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.)” 8But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart;” that is, the word of faith which we preach: 9that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation. 11For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.” 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him. 13For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher? 15And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” 16But they didn’t all listen to the glad news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” 17So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 18But I say, didn’t they hear? Yes, most certainly, “Their sound went out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” 19But I ask, didn’t Israel know? First Moses says, “I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation. I will make you angry with a nation void of understanding.” 20Isaiah is very bold and says, “I was found by those who didn’t seek me. I was revealed to those who didn’t ask for me.” 21But about Israel he says, “All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.”

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Overview

Romans Chapter 10 emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. The Apostle Paul expresses his deep desire for the salvation of the Israelites, acknowledging their zeal for God but highlighting that it is not based on knowledge. He points out that they have sought to establish their own righteousness rather than submitting to God's righteousness, which is found in Christ. Paul clearly states that salvation comes through faith, as he quotes from the Old Testament, affirming that 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved' (#Joel 2:32). This underscores the universal offer of salvation to all who believe, regardless of their background or past actions.

The chapter further explains the necessity of preaching the Gospel, as faith comes from hearing the message of Christ. Paul asks rhetorical questions about how people can believe in Him if they have not heard, and how they can hear without someone preaching to them. He emphasizes the role of messengers, quoting Isaiah to highlight the beauty of those who bring good news. The chapter concludes with a reminder that while the message of salvation is available to all, not all have accepted it, as evidenced by the rejection of the Gospel by many in Israel. This serves as a call to both Jews and Gentiles to embrace the righteousness that comes through faith in Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God's promise to His people.

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  1. Leviticus 18:5v5Leviticus 18:5 emphasizes living by God's statutes for life, which Paul references in Romans 10:5 to contrast the righteousness based on the law with the righteousness based on faith.
  2. Deuteronomy 30:11-14v6Deuteronomy 30:11-14 emphasizes the accessibility of God's commandment, which Paul references in Romans 10:6-8 to illustrate the nearness of the word of faith that is preached, highlighting the availability of salvation through faith.
  3. Deuteronomy 32:21v19Deuteronomy 32:21 speaks of God provoking Israel to jealousy with a foolish nation. Romans 10:19 references this to explain the inclusion of the Gentiles.
  4. Isaiah 52:7v15Isaiah 52:7 speaks of the beauty of those who bring good news, proclaiming peace and salvation. Paul echoes this in Romans 10:15, emphasizing the importance of preaching the gospel and the beauty of those who spread the message of Christ.
  5. Isaiah 65:1v20Isaiah 65:1 speaks of God being found by those who did not seek Him, which Paul cites in Romans 10:20 to illustrate God's outreach to the Gentiles.
  6. Isaiah 65:2v21Isaiah 65:2 describes God's outstretched hands to a rebellious people, which Paul uses in Romans 10:21 to speak of Israel's disobedience.
  7. Joel 2:32v13Joel 2:32 promises that 'everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved,' a promise reiterated by Paul in Romans 10:13 as part of the message of salvation through faith in Christ.
  8. Matthew 5:17v4Matthew 5:17 states that Jesus came to fulfill the Law, which is further explained in Romans 10:4, where Christ is described as the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
  9. Acts 2:17-21v13Acts 2:17-21 quotes Joel's prophecy, emphasizing that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, a theme reiterated in Romans 10:13.
  10. Acts 16:31v9Acts 16:31 states, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved,' which aligns with Romans 10:9, emphasizing belief and confession as the path to salvation.
  11. Galatians 3:24v4Galatians 3:24 describes the law as a tutor leading to Christ, which aligns with Romans 10:4 where Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

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