God's Righteousness And God's Salvation
In today's study of Romans 10:1-13, Kenny emphasizes the importance of understanding God's righteousness and salvation. Paul expresses his deep desire for the salvation of the Jewish people, acknowledging their zeal for God but highlighting their ignorance of true righteousness. He explains that righteousness cannot be achieved through the law but is found in faith in Christ, who is the end of the law for righteousness. Kenny stresses that God's righteousness is near and accessible, requiring only belief in Jesus as Lord and confession of faith. He contrasts the righteousness of the law, which demands perfect adherence, with the righteousness of faith, which is a gift from God. Kenny encourages believers to embrace this gift and to share their faith openly, as true belief must be accompanied by confession. He concludes with the assurance that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, reinforcing the certainty of salvation for all who believe. This message serves as a reminder of the simplicity and accessibility of God's grace through faith in Christ.
Outline of Main Points
- Paul's desire for Israel's salvation
- Ignorance of God's righteousness
- Contrast between righteousness of the law and righteousness of faith
- God's righteousness is near and accessible
- Two essential elements of God's salvation: belief and confession
- Assurance of salvation for all who call on the Lord
1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 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. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 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:) 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 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; 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. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
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. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
