Romans: Where Does Faith Come From?
The gospel is beautiful in its simplicity, but for Israel, a people whose beliefs were steeped deep in the law and tradition, as we studied last week, the gospel became a stumbling block. So, Paul goes back to the teachings of Moses to make his point about where faith comes from and that the message of salvation is for all.
Read Romans 10:5-21 and journal through the following questions this week:
What is the difference between righteousness based on the law and righteousness based on faith? (v. 5-9)
What does Paul say the attitude of faith does not say? (v. 6-7)
What is the abyss and why is it relevant here? (v.7)
What does it mean that “the word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart”? (v. 8, 10)
Why is it not enough to only believe in your heart?
Paul adapts Moses’ farewell challenge from Deuteronomy to apply to Christ. For context, read Deuteronomy 30:1-14. How does this passage expand your understanding of Paul’s point in Roman’s 10?
What is all that is required to be saved? (v. 9)
What does verse 11 mean that Christians will not be to shame? Why not?
How does the Good News spread? (v. 14-15)
Who is sent to preach the Good news? Read Matthew 28:16-20
What is our role in spreading the Good News?
Where does faith come from? (v. 17)
Who is the “they” Paul is referring to in verse 18?
What did Israel not understand that cost them their salvation? (v. 18-21)
Are there people close to you whose unbelief you tend to excuse, instead of sharing the message of Christ with them, and praying for them?
Reflect & Respond
What does this passage teach me about God?
How does this change the way I live?
Scripture to Memorize
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” -Romans 10:17
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yelena is the founder and editor in chief Tirzah. Yelena works as an attorney in tax and in her spare time, she is working on her first book for unmarried twenty-something women in extended waiting seasons and running Tirzah. She has a passion for pointing young women to Christ, and enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Yelena lives in Indiana with her husband, Daniel.