Romans 9:30-10:21

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Romans 9:30-10:21

Recorded on: July 9, 2008 | Speaker: Dave Bruskas

Overview
Paul continues his explanation as to why the movement of Jesus’ followers is predominantly non-Jewish. In Romans 9:1-29, the apostle stresses God freely bestows mercy on those whom He chooses for the ultimate purpose of displaying His glory. Now, in this passage, Paul explains human responsibility in rejecting God’s mercy and the tragic results of doing so. He also makes clear that divine sovereignty and human responsibility aren’t at odds are irreconcilable, but are united in the manifested glory of God.

It’s All in the Approach
In Romans 9:30-10:4, we see that the reason for Jewish rejection of Jesus and Gentile reception (both in the broad sense and not exclusively) has to do with the approach to the Old Testament Law. The self-righteous person saw the Law as a means to approval before God on the basis of his effort. This person failed to be declared righteous by God. In contrast, the one who is declared righteous by God sees Jesus as the only one who kept the Law perfectly and relies in His righteousness alone before God. This person’s approach to God isn’t based on personal works, but faith in God’s provision of Jesus.

Salvation is for All Who Believe
In Romans 10:5-13, Paul makes his case that the gospel is unveiled in the Law. Citing texts from Leviticus 18 (verse 5) and Deuteronomy 30 (verses 11-14), he states that nothing needs to be added to the work of Jesus. All who respond in faith to the gospel will be saved from God’s wrath. Faith is further defined as a heart belief that Jesus is God (verse 9) and He is risen from the dead (also verse 9).

So What now?
In verses 14 through 21 of Romans 10, Paul lays out the progression of the means by which people escape God’s Wrath through a series of questions. First, God sends people to herald the gospel. Then, the gospel is herald. People hear the gospel. They believe in Jesus. Lastly, they call on the Jesus in Whom they have believed for mercy. As is the case in all of salvation, the sequence begins in the heart of God to manifest His glory through His merciful love.

Applications
1) Who am I praying for to know Jesus from my broken heart?

2) How would I explain the elements of saving faith to someone who didn’t know Jesus?

3) To whom has God sent me as a missionary?

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