How then can they call on the one in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching? Truth to Learn The responsibility of sharing the Gospel message falls upon everyone who has...
Romans 10:13 – Admission, Submission, and Appeal
For "Everyone who calls upon the name of the LORD will be saved." Truth to Learn Admission, submission, and appeal are all important aspects of our salvation. Behind the Words The words “calls upon” are translated from the Greek word epikaleō, which we looked at in the previous verse....
Romans 10:12 – Everyone’s the Same
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord of all is rich to all those calling upon Him. Truth to Learn God doesn’t care who your ancestors are. He will respond to your call for salvation. Behind the Words “Distinction” is translated from the...
Romans 10:11 – Unashamed Christians
For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame." Truth to Learn There is no shame in being called a Christian, and there is no shame in sharing the glorious news of salvation through faith. Behind the Words The word translated “Scripture” is graphē,...
Romans 10:10 – Heart and Mouth Connection
For with the heart a person believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth is confession unto salvation. Truth to Learn True belief and confession go hand in hand. Meaning Explained According to this verse and the previous one, the things required for salvation are belief and confession. It’s as...
Romans 10:9 – Resurrected Lord
that if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Truth to Learn Christ must be both your Master and your risen Savior. Behind the Words “Confess” is translated from the...
Romans 10:8 – Proclaiming the Word of Faith
But 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: Truth to Learn The gospel proclamation centers on faith, not works. Behind the Words “Word” is translated from the Greek word rhēma, which...
Romans 10:7 – Risen Christ
or, "Who will descend into the abyss?" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is God and He is risen from the dead! Behind the Words The word translated “abyss” is the Greek word abussos, from which we get our English word,...
Romans 10:6 – Righteousness Speaks
But the righteousness of faith says this, "Do not say in your heart, who will go up into heaven?" (that is, to bring Christ down) Truth to Learn Even the greatest of works does not produce righteousness. Behind the Words “The righteousness of faith” is from hē ek pisteōs...
Romans 10:5 – Earned or Received?
For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “the man doing these things shall live by them." Truth to Learn Eternal life can’t be earned by obedience. Behind the Words “Doing” is from the Greek verb poieō, meaning “to make” or “to do.” It is expressed...