ROM # 58 Faith cometh by hearing ROM 10: 14-21

Berean Sovereign Grace Church

1. Romans 10:14-21 (NKJV): Emphasizes the necessity of a preacher for people to hear and believe in Christ. 2. Highlights the importance of faith, which comes from hearing the word of God. But there is more qualification needed to remain truthful about the role of faith.3. Paul Discusses Israel's rejection of the gospel despite being exposed to it.4. Righteousness of the Law vs. Righteousness of Faith: The righteousness of the Law is based on human works and perfection, which is impossible for sinners.5. The righteousness of faith is given freely through Christ's obedience, not by human efforts. Salvation by grace cannot be mixed with works of the Law.6. Paul's Argument on Salvation: Salvation is not attained by personal efforts or obedience to the Law but by God's grace through Christ and faith not as causing salvation, but as evidence of possession.7. Faith is not something individuals can generate on their own; it is a gift from God, facilitated by hearing the gospel.8. Obedience and Rejection of the Gospel: Not all obeyed the gospel, as Isaiah prophesied. Israel's disobedience and reliance on their own righteousness caused them to stumble.9. Gentiles who were not seeking God found Him, while Israel, who pursued the Law, failed to achieve righteousness.10. The Role of Preachers: Preachers are essential for spreading the gospel, but preaching itself does not cause salvation; only God can save. Christ was the first preacher, sent by God to declare the message of salvation.11. Grace vs. Law: The gospel is a message of grace, not works. Attempting to earn salvation by works leads to failure.AND IT IS FREE!