Introduction
We can only be saved by belief and trust in Jesus Christ.
Questions
1. What was the problem that Paul says the Jews have had?
v 2 and 3 For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they didn’t subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
2. How does Paul summarise how we are saved?
v 9 that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
3. Where does Paul say that faith comes from?
v 17 So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 Paul wants Israel to be saved. The Jews fail in enthusiastically wanting to be right with God on their terms rather than in God's way through Christ.
- v 5 Under the law of Moses, we would be right with God by obeying every command
- v 6 to 8 Being right with God by faith doesn't need us to seek Christ in heaven or the grave, we need to just read God's message
- v 9 to 13 We are saved by believing in the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus
- v 14 to 16 Scripture tells us what a good work preachers do to enable people to hear the Good News. The prophet Isaiah tells us that some will not listen
- v 17 to 21 Faith comes from listening to the word of God which is available to all. Moses and Isaiah say that Israel will be annoyed, when people they regard as ignorant listen to the message they have rejected