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Romans 10

 

SECTION OUTLINE TEN (ROMANS 10)

Paul overviews God’s righteousness and Israel’s present rejection.

I. The Prayer concerning God’s Righteousness (10:1–3)

A. The prayer (10:1): Paul prays for Israel’s salvation.

B. The problem (10:2–3): Israel possesses:

1. Zeal without knowledge (10:2–3a)

2. Works without faith (10:3b)

II. The Source of God’s Righteousness (10:4–5)

A. It is found in Christ (10:4).

B. It was foretold by Moses (Lev. 18:5) (10:5).

 

 

III. The Availability of God’s Righteousness (10:6–8)

A. Negative (10:6–7): One need not search the heavens or descend into the deep to find it.

B. Positive (10:8): It is, through Christ, as near as one’s mouth and heart! Moses predicted this in Deuteronomy 30:12–14.

IV. The Reception of God’s Righteousness (10:9–10): Both one’s heart and mouth are involved.

A. It is conceived in the heart (10:9b–10a).

B. It is confirmed by the mouth (10:9a, 10b).

V. The Scope of God’s Righteousness (10:11–13)

A. It is impartial (10:11–12): It does not distinguish between Jews and Gentiles.

B. It is universal (10:13): Anyone calling on the name of the Lord will be saved.

VI. The Presentation of God’s Righteousness (10:14–15): Paul presents a compelling case for faithful witnessing.

A. A sinner must call on the Lord to be saved (10:14a).

B. A sinner must believe in order to call (10:14b).

C. A sinner must hear in order to believe (10:14c–15): Isaiah described the results: “How beautiful … are the feet of those who bring good news” (Isa. 52:7).

 

VII. The Rejection of God’s Righteousness (10:16–21)

A. Israel has heard the Good News (10:18): Paul proves this by quoting from Psalm 19:4.

B. Israel has refused to heed the Good News (10:16–17, 19–21).

1. Isaiah predicted this (10:16–17, 20–21): See Isaiah 53:1; 65:1–2.

2. Moses predicted this (10:19): See Deuteronomy 32:21.

 

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