Lesson 4745

 (Lesson 4745) (01-31-25) Romans 10:5-9 

   “For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 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:) Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 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; 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. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” 

 

   Today’s quote is one of the most important messages in the New Testament, as it clearly states the means of eternal salvation. Paul contrasts righteousness by the law, which requires perfect obedience (v. 5), with righteousness by faith, which is accessible to all (v. 6-7). He emphasizes that salvation is not about striving to bring Christ down from heaven or up from the dead but about believing in Him. In verse 9, Paul gives the heart of the gospel: “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” This verse makes it clear that salvation is through faith in Christ, not works, and is available to anyone who believes. ~