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Rom 10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for
Israel is, that they might be saved.
Rom 10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of
God, but not according to knowledge.
Rom 10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness,
and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted
themselves unto the righteousness of God.
Rom 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that
believeth.
Rom 10:5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is
of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.
Rom 10:6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh
on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is,
to bring Christ down from above:)
Rom 10:7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to
bring up Christ again from the dead.)
Rom 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy
mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the
dead, thou shalt be saved.
Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Rom 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on
him shall not be ashamed.
Rom 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and
the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon
him.
Rom 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the
Lord shall be saved.
Rom 10:14 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?
Rom 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent?
as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of
peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Rom 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For
Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the
word of God.
Rom 10:18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their
sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the
world.
Rom 10:19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses
saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them
that are no people, and by a
foolish nation I will anger you.
Rom 10:20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found
of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after
me.
Rom 10:21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have
stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.
Main
Points: Paul re-iterates his plea to lead
his
kinsmen to salvation. He also continues his argument for coming to God in a
state of faith as opposed to attempting to establish their own brand of
righteousness.
1.
What lesson do we learn from verse 2? Zeal without knowledge is useless. Paul knows this
firsthand. He is overtly qualified to call this out.
2.
Why has Israel not found justification? (3) In a linear explanation: They ignored God’s
righteousness. They sought to make themselves righteous (through works). They
did not submit themselves to God. When we consider this, isn’t it basically the
subordinate making themselves as gods? If you can make God “owe” you something,
isn’t that exerting your own power? (extortion)
3.
Explain verse 4.
End: G5056 – telo - properly
the point aimed at as a limit, that is, (by implication)
the conclusion of an act or state (termination
[literally, figuratively or indefinitely], result- Jesus is
the righteous result of the law. No other person could do this. He is the
conclusion of the law (or…the end of it)! Note: Although Jesus did not sin, He
did not exercise his righteousness as something owed. He still humbled Himself
before the Father in obedience.
4.
How is one justified by law? (5) “live
by them” Lev 18:4-5. The concept of LIVING something extends way past doing it
as a means to an end. Living it means the righteousness the law was to instill
becomes a part of the character. ….being honest and gentle…considerate etc. If
we look to chapters like 5-7 we see the law had become an invitation to sin,
not a way to overcome it.
5.
What is the righteousness based on faith, according to
Paul? (6-10) (Refer to Deut 30) Paul
is reaching back to chapter 2 where he states that God’s kindness should lead a
person to a life of repentance. He actually corrects their thinking of the law.
It TOO was supposed to lead the person to love God. Instead, they held on to
sin and tried to extort “righteousness” by their own works. Paul focuses on the
believer being moved to “confess” that Jesus is Lord based on a deep belief
within the heart. That moves beyond what Jesus did (ascend/descend) and forces
the one hearing to make a change in thought/actions. How does Jesus change me
internally/externally? The law was built to do that as well, but it was missing
the Jesus component of propitiation.
6.
What is the point of verse 12 in the context of Paul’s
argument in this chapter and the last chapter? I think we need to couple verse eleven as well since it
is similar to that OT reference in chapter 9- (9:33) Is.28:16. Paul’s effort
here is to unify the church by convincing the Jews that Gentiles are afforded
this opportunity for salvation. Isaiah infers that ANYONE who trusts in God
will not be disappointed. Paul’s focus is on “ANYONE” and shows that it extends
beyond Israel. It extends beyond law and mere obedience (pervious verses).
7.
How does one “call on the name of the Lord,” according
to this text? (13) Within the text,
it is simply to assent verbally that Jesus is Lord. We must not ignore this
word structure. It uses two words one means to “call, aloud.” The other word means
“superimposition.” This is not just a “hey there” or a call to pay attention.
It is an entreaty: for help, aid, assistance. That is the foundation of the
Christian calling Jesus “Lord.” This sensibility
also continues Paul’s argument that we cannot do this on our own. It is a call
to humility.
8.
What is the point of verses 14-17? Following Paul’s linear pattern: 1) The law has been
fulfilled. 2) God now relates to us through His son Jesus the Christ. 3) This
new way is extended to the entire world. It is not nation specific. 4) These
things bring questions as to how the Gentiles can be included. Paul’s MAIN
POINT is that (as always) God’s plan is contingent on FAITH which any person
can generate, but it must be of a Holy foundation. That holy foundation is God’s
word. (Some translations interpret “the word of Christ” or “the message about
Christ”, which is agreeable, but the actual word used typically denotes
Jehovah. He gets a little into the nuts and bolts of it, but his main point is
Gentiles have access to God too.
Note: In the same way the Gentiles were unbelievers, the Jews were (of Jesus)
as well.
9.
Has Israel heard? (16) “But they have not all obeyed the gospel” – the statement
can apply to anyone who does not believe and confess Jesus. It is likely
directed at Israel for what he is about to say next.
10.
What is the reason
Israel has not obeyed? (19-21) Arrogance/faithlessness: Other nations that were
perceived to lack understanding pleased
God (because of their faith). People who were not perceived to be looking for
God found Him (by faith). God calls Israel “disobedient and contrary.” The big difference here is humility. Those who
call for aid vs. those who call for earned righteousness.
Additional:
10)
confess: G3670 hom-ol-og-eh'-o
From a compound of the base of G3674 and
G3056; to assent,
13) Call –G1941 : ἐπικαλέομαι epikaleomai ep-ee-kal-eh'-om-ahee
Middle
voice from G1909 and G2564; to entitle; by implication to invoke
(for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.): - appeal (unto), call (on,
upon), surname.
