But to Israel he says: "All day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and argumentative people." Truth to Learn God continues to reach out to even the most stubborn and rebellious sinner. Behind the Words The words “stretched out” are translated from ekpetannumi, which is...
Romans 10:20 – Bold Proclamation
But Isaiah is very bold and says: "I was found by those who did not seek Me; I was revealed to those who did not ask for Me." Truth to Learn Be bold in proclaiming the truth! Behind the Words The Greek word translated “very bold” is apotolmaō, which...
Romans 10:19 – Action, not Anger
But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says: "I will provoke you to jealousy by those who are not a nation, I will anger you by a foolish nation." Truth to Learn God’s gentle prodding is to provoke us to action. If we continually resist Him, it may...
Romans 10:18 – Worldwide Music
But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: “their sound has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world." Truth to Learn The Gospel message continues to be proclaimed worldwide. Behind the Words “Have they not heard” is from the Greek...
Romans 10:17 – Hear to Eternity
Then faith is from hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Truth to Learn Faith comes as a result of hearing the Gospel message which originated from the utterance of God. Behind the Words The word translated “Then” is the Greek word ara, which is used here as...
Romans 10:16 – Who’s the Fool?
But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, who has believed our report?" Truth to Learn Many people will not listen to or believe the Gospel message. Behind the Words “Obeyed” is from the Greek word hupakouō, which is make up of hupo, meaning “under”...
Romans 10:15 – Evangelists in Full Bloom
And how might they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim the good news!" Truth to Learn Those who proclaim the gospel are seen as particularly beautiful. Behind the Words The word “sent” is from apostellō, meaning “to...
Romans 10:14 – You’re the Preacher
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...