The Saving Message
Romans 10:5-13
[5] For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. [6] But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) [7] “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). [8] But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); [9] because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. [10] For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. [11] For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” [12] For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. [13] For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. What is the problem with legal righteousness? Why is it unattainable for us?
2. How does Satan use morality to deceive sinners? How have you seen this practically play out?
3. How does Paul present the accessibility of “the righteousness based on faith”?
4. What does it mean to say that Christianity is exclusive? Why is this so offensive to the world?
5. How would you explain v. 9? How are Christ’s lordship and resurrection connected?
6. How does this passage encourage Christians towards assurance and evangelism?
References: Leviticus 18:5; Genesis 15:6; Romans 3:20; 7:8-10; Galatians 3:10; Deuteronomy 30:12-13; Romans 1:16; Matthew 10:32.
