It is salvation that the gospel exhibits and tenders--saved from guilt and wrath, with the salvation of the soul, an eternal salvation, which Christ is the author of, a Saviour to the uttermost. Moreover, He gave up the knowledge of God that had been handed down from father to son (ver. Plainly put, by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified (Romans 3:20). It is not among the Gentiles, but in the honoured centre of the polity of Israel. It is not merely a call then; but as we have by our Lord Jesus Christ our access into the favour wherein we stand, so there is positive boasting in the hope of the glory of God. But for the time it is held fast, though in unrighteousness. A proud conceit of their own righteousness: Going about to establish their own--a righteousness of their own devising, and of their own working out, by the merit of their works, and by their observance of the ceremonial law. They ought to have known better: they had every chance to know better; but they rejected the appeal of God. In light of what Moses said, Pauls teaching (justification by faith) was not a new concept. The expression, The word is nigh thee, means Gods word is so close it is as if it were in our mouths. The contrast of Christ with Adam takes in man universally as well as the Christian; and man in sin, alas! He cared nothing for oratory, which I have heard him call "a flash in the pan"; he delighted in the plain, solid gospel of Jesus Christ. Observe, the gospel is not simply remission of sins, nor is it only peace with God, but "the power of God unto salvation." Believe that he can save you; believe that he will save you; at any rate leave the whole matter of your salvation with him in unquestioning confidence. When God gives you growth in grace and fruitfulness in good works it will be your safety to be as little as ever you were, and to trust in nothing but the work of the Lord. Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. b. But interesting question, how can they call upon the name of the Lord? It was laid down that, in the event of sickness, measures might be taken to keep the patient from becoming worse, but not to make him better. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. (b.) Nor is there only the manifest call of the Gentiles in this, but with no less clearness there is the rejection, at any rate for a time, of proud Israel. He shall never have cause to repent his confidence in reposing such a trust in the Lord Jesus. Paul allegorizes that passage. But he meets their proud exclusiveness in another way. Scripture: Romans 10:15. Take the Sabbath law. Do not leave that out. StudyLght.org. They become angry and envious when they see their supposedly ignorant Gentile neighbours accepting the gospel, but they themselves will not listen to it (19-21). Consequently the call of God, and not the birth simply makes the real difference. The doing supposed must be perfect and sinless, without the least breach or violation. Such is the doctrine and the fact. He lays down such a summary as no Jew ever gave since they were a nation. And to this agreed the testimony of the prophet. There is no need to bring Christ down to find out what God wants. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. A good wish (Romans 10:1; Romans 10:1), a wish that they might be saved--saved from the temporal ruin and destruction that were coming upon them--saved from the wrath to come, eternal wrath, which was hanging over their heads. It is hard to trust somebody you don't know. The whole work is done. Then he enlarges, and points out that there is a remnant of grace in the worst of times. 4). 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.". That is quite true, because Isaiah says: "Lord, who has believed what they heard from us?" They have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. This is unto righteousness. Ignorance of God's righteousness. In the first ten verses of Deuteronomy 30:1-20, Moses described the two paths that Israel could take: obedience that would result in great blessings or disobedience that would severely damage the nation. May the Lord be with you and may the blessings of the Lord surround your life as you walk with Him. It is an appeal to them to see that their zeal is misplaced. Believing in the heart that God raised him from the dead. First, We need not go to heaven, to search the records there, or to enquire into the secrets of the divine counsel. The gospel replies, if you did ascend to heaven what would you do there, without Christ, the anointed Savior? Duty as to the Lord's return-watchfulness, 13:11-14. . The causes of their unbelief, and these are two:-- (1.) Consequently the door is as open to the Gentile as to the Jew. May God bless you and may God work in your life this week in a very special way. For Moses described the righteousness which is of the law, [he said,] That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. No man could believe this who did not also believe all the truths dependent on it. The best of them are but filthy rags: stow them all away in the coal-hole, and look to the merits of your Lord for salvation. There never can be solid peace with God without both. His life and death pointed in one direction. Their own Scriptures maintained, as nothing else could, that all the wretchedness which is now found in the world, and the condemnation which hangs over the race, is the fruit of one man, and indeed of one act. He would not therefore have them ignorant how they had lain on his heart for a visit (ver. Hereupon he enters upon the direct proofs, and first cites Hosea as a witness. What glory so rich as that of the Christ Himself duly appreciated? And as it is for obedience of faith, it was not in anywise restricted to the Jewish people "among all nations, for his (Christ's) name: among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ" (verses 5, 6). An evil pronouncement .read more. There is sure ground here. Anyone can express it easily with the mouth and accept it easily with the heart. Also, Gods word works in the Christian (1 Thessalonians 2:13). For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge ( Romans 10:1-2 ). (2.) I had no difficulty in answering that question. Paul wants the Jews to be saved, but they cannot be saved while trying to create their own righteousness through law-keeping. Binding a person, a thing or a place with a spell. But I say, did not Israel know? This is what made the gospel to be so sweet and precious, and, what is more, absolutely necessary, if he would escape certain and eternal ruin. There they were recorded, and Jack was a new man and a saved man. What canst thou need more than to rely upon the Anointed of the Lord? Salvation supposes not this only, but a great deal more. Ask those who have seen them die. 22). In the moments when the soul is in the lowest depths, faith is the only way to live. The law is not destroyed, nor the intention of the lawgiver frustrated, but, full satisfaction being made by the death of Christ for our breach of the law, the end is attained, and we are put in another way of justification. If in Isaac only, it is a question of the seed, not that was born, but that was called. God gave us conscience and the guidance of his Holy Spirit; and often we plead ignorance, when, if we were honest, we would have to admit that in our heart of hearts we knew the truth. As Cottrell observes: Moses emphasis is clearly on the accessibility and understandability of Gods law. The man who does those things shall live by them: The Law of Moses makes the path to righteousness through the law plain. There are several texts from which it may be gathered that believers shall not be put to shame. (Spurgeon). Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead. This, they say, would at least make men moral and keep them sober: whereas even in this they err against the light; for it has been proved by history that such preaching makes men worse and worse. for what follow are manifestly his words, in Deuteronomy 30:14. the word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart; which is to be understood not of the law, for Moses himself is not speaking of the law only, but either of the whole word of God, both law and Gospel; or particularly of the Gospel, which holds forth those special blessings and promises of grace, pardon of sin, and circumcision of the heart, which are mentioned in the context, as what should be bestowed upon the people of the Jews in the latter days; and so is rightly applied by the apostle to the then dispensation, and is to be understood of the Gospel; which was nigh both in the ministration of it, by the apostles, to Jews and Gentiles, and in the application and experience of it; it was not only "in the mouth" of the preachers, but also of the hearers of it, by a hearty and sincere confession; and "in [their] hearts", being attended with the power of God, and received in the love of it, was truly believed in, and cordially embraced; that is, the word of faith. One said somewhat roughly to him a fortnight before, "Don't be downhearted; you may got better yet." There is no need of dwelling now on "salvation" as employed in the Old Testament, and in some parts of the New, as the gospels and Revelation particularly, where it is used for deliverance in power or even providence and present things. Therefore, Christians must be sent to proclaim it (14-15). The words, which we preach, are added, that no one might have the suspicion that Paul differed from Moses; for he testifies, that in the ministration of the gospel there was complete consent between him and Moses; inasmuch as even Moses placed our felicity in nothing else but in the gratuitous promise of divine favor. Thence thou must fetch thy evidences, not out of the records of heaven. It didnt surprise God or His prophets. I do not mean by this its truth merely, but its exquisite suitability; so that the opening address commences the theme in hand, and insinuates that particular line of truth which the Holy Spirit sees fit to pursue throughout. If God had absolutely cast away His people, would there be such mercy? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) I am sure we should not. That it is not at all hard or difficult. ROMANS 10:8-17 INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how little people know about the Word of God, especially here in America where virtually everyone has access to the Bible. The Jews were the last in the world to take such ground as this. Thus the deliverance is not merely for the joy of the soul, but also for strength in our walking after the Spirit, who has given and found a nature in which He delights, communicating withal His own delight in Christ, and making obedience to be the joyful service of the believer. Here you have it, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved." But what does it say? Help me to believe, Lord." We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. 15:18-24). Nevertheless Gods normal way of bringing people to Jesus Christ is through the preaching of the gospel. and how can they hear without a preacher? No, you see, this opens the door to every man no matter who you are, predestined or not, elected or not, chosen or not. In his final sermon, Moses made some other points. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. It could not therefore be the source or means of his righteousness. Moses says nothing about wearing phylacteries, or washing hands, or offering incense, or performing ceremonies in order to righteousness. "Not so," replies the apostle. The doctrine of faith therefore, which reposes on the cross, establishes law, instead of making it void, as every other principle must (verses 27-31). i. They grasped the meaning of this offer all right, when it came to them unexpectedly and unsought." 3. But what does it say? " The shedding of His blood was absolutely necessary: without that precious expiation all else had been vain and impossible. Accordingly, then, he confronts the unquestionable truth, admitted by every Israelite, of the universal havoc by one man everywhere with the One man who has brought in (not pardon only, but, as we shall find) eternal life and liberty liberty now in the free gift of life, but a liberty that will never cease for the soul's enjoyment until it has embraced the very body that still groans, and this because of the Holy Ghost who dwells in it. It is hard singing when your father is dying, but it was not hard to him. As positively as the law utters its promise and threat, so positively and unalterably doth the gospel deliver its decree. Back when Jay Leno was hosted the Tonight Show, he frequently did "man-on-the street" interviews. Salem Media Group. He quotes also from Isaiah "Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed." "For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified." Even in their best estate the saved ones need their Lord: even if we walk in the light as God is in the light, and have fellowship with him, we still sin, and still the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from all sin. the word of faith -- The gospel peached by the apostles. Lectionary Calendar. But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it." Hence, what he is here discussing is not remission of sins, but deliverance from sin. Now I take this opportunity of pressing on all that are here to beware of contracted views of "salvation." $150.00 + $30 . 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. It is no longer blood, but death Christ's death and resurrection. No, if the law is once broken it is all over with you as to salvation thereby: one single fault takes away the possibility of your ever being justified by the law. "I am of Mr. Spurgeon's religion, which makes people happy themselves, and causes them to do good to others." This is as certain and clear as the utterance of that dreadful roll of thunder which has just now left on your minds the thought, "He that doeth these things shall live by them.". He was debtor both to the Greeks and the barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise; he was ready, as far as he was concerned, to preach the gospel to those that were at Rome also (ver. Even where the law was, not by it but by faith the just lived. 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