Romans 11:1 - We Preach, He Enlightens I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. Truth to Learn We are to preach the gospel to everyone, whether they will believe or...
Romans 10:21 – Patient and Merciful God
Romans 10:21 - Patient and Merciful God But to Israel he says: "All day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people." Truth to Learn God continues to reach out to even the most stubborn and rebellious sinner. Behind the Words The words “stretched out”...
Romans 10:20 – Bold Proclamation
Romans 10:20 - Bold Proclamation But Isaiah is very bold and says: "I was found by those who did not seek Me; I was made manifest to those who did not ask for Me." Truth to Learn Be bold in proclaiming the truth! Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
Romans 10:19 – Action, not Anger
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 move you to anger by a foolish nation." Truth to Learn God’s gentle prodding is to provoke us to...
Romans 10:18 – Worldwide Music
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”...
Romans 10:17 – Hear to Eternity
Romans 10:17 - Hear to Eternity So then faith comes by 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 “so” is the Greek word...
Romans 10:16 – Who’s the Fool?
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...
Romans 10:15 – Evangelists in Full Bloom
Romans 10:15 - Evangelists in Full Bloom And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!" Truth to Learn Those who preach the gospel are seen...
Romans 10:14 – You’re the Preacher
Romans 10:14 - You're the Preacher How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? Truth to Learn The responsibility of sharing the Gospel message...
Romans 10:13 – Admission, Submission, and Appeal
Romans 10:13 - Admission, Submission, and Appeal For "Whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall 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...