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ROMANS 10

THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION TO ALL

Paul addresses the Jewish people in Rome, urging them to value faith in Jesus over knowledge of the law. Paul writes that attempting to establish one's own righteousness is ignorance of God’s righteousness. Trying to save yourself through the law is ignoring what God has already accomplished through Jesus.

Paul reiterates that all that is required for salvation is confessing with your mouth and believing in your heart that Jesus is the Savior. God does not show partiality towards ethnic or cultural background. To God, there is no distinction between the Jewish and the Greek; He is Lord of all the nations and all who call on Him will be saved.

Paul shares his love for those who share the gospel, saying the feet of those who preach the good news are beautiful. Although their feet are most likely swollen and sandy, Paul deeply admires the work of traveling to advance the gospel and encourages believers to continue sharing the message of Jesus throughout the world.

Quoting Psalm 19:3-4, Paul says that the voice of believers will go out to all the earth and their words to the end of the world. Paul offers hope to those who have rejected the gospel or have not yet heard of Jesus saying that God will be found by even those who do not seek Him and that He shows Himself to those that did not ask for Him. Despite the great efforts of the missionaries, it is ultimately God who shares Himself with humanity. Not only does God reach out to those who love and follow Him, God pursues those who are difficult and disobedient. Since the beginning, God has been on a relentless pursuit of humanity.

STUDY QUESTIONS

How does Romans 10:4 summarize the overall message of the New Testament? How does it correlate to the Old Testament?

According to Romans 10:9-13, what is required for salvation?