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...
Romans 10:4 – Condemned or Forgiven?
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who is believing. Truth to Learn Christ completely fulfilled the righteous requirements of the Law. We achieve His righteousness by faith in His blood. Behind the Words The word translated “end” is the Greek word telos, which...
Romans 10:3 – Completely Submitted
For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, did not submit to God’s righteousness. Truth to Learn Righteousness comes by submitting your will to the will of Almighty God. Behind the Words The word translated “ignorant” is agnoeō, which is a compound word...
Romans 10:2 – Zeal for God
For I testify to them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Truth to Learn Zeal and devotion are good if they are not misplaced. Behind the Words Paul starts off this verse with “For I testify to them.” This is translated from the...