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 unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto 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, with a nation void of understanding I will make you angry.” 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 as to Israel he says, “All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.”
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“For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.”
Romans 10:10
Summary
Romans chapter 10 continues the Apostle Paul's discourse on the righteousness that comes from faith as opposed to the law. Paul expresses his deep desire for the salvation of Israel, acknowledging their zeal for God but noting it is not based on solid knowledge. He explains how Christ is the culmination of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. The chapter emphasizes that salvation and righteousness come not through the law but through faith in Christ. Paul highlights the accessibility of this righteousness, stating that it is readily available to anyone who confesses Jesus as Lord and believes in His resurrection. The chapter underscores the universal offer of the gospel, affirming there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all. However, Paul also laments that despite the widespread proclamation of this message, not all have believed or obeyed the gospel. Paul further elaborates on the necessity of proclaiming the gospel so that people have the opportunity to hear and believe. He emphasizes the chain of belief that starts with being sent to preach, leading to hearing, believing, and ultimately calling on the Lord for salvation. The chapter culminates in the assurance that faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Paul concludes by pointing out that Israel has heard but not all have accepted the gospel, stressing the need for continued preaching and faith in God's plan for both Jews and Gentiles.
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