Chapter Summary

Israel's failure explained by unbelief. The plan of salvation.

Discussion Questions for Romans, Chapter 10

1. How is it possible for us to have "zeal" (HCSB) for God without knowledge? In what ways does this remind us of the importance of both knowing about God, and knowing God personally?
2. How does this passage say that one is "saved" (HCSB)? What were the specific circumstances in your life where you confessed Christ and believed in your heart and were saved?
3. How does Jesus fulfill the Law? Does this meant that we no longer pay attention to the Old Testament? What is the relationship between Jesus and the Law?
4. What does it mean in verses 6-8 that the message of Christ is "near" (HCSB)? How does this remind us that salvation is accessible? In what ways are we responsible for making salvation more accessible to the lost?
5. What does it mean to "confess" that Jesus is Lord? How does this differ from believing in our hearts? Why is it important to "confess" that Jesus is Lord?
6. Why is it important that there is no distinction between "Jew and Greek" (HCSB)? In what ways does the power of the Gospel break down barriers of prejudice and racism?
7. What does the universal nature of the Gospel teach us about reaching other nations and cultures? In what ways does this affirm the Great Commission given by Jesus? How are you personally involved in fulfilling the Great Commission?
8. Who are the "preachers" (HCSB) that Paul refers to? Does this mean pastors, or something else? In what ways are you to be a "preacher" of God's truth?
9. If people do not hear about the Gospel, are they still responsible for their sin? How is this fair or just? What would you say to someone who believes that God is unfair to punish those that never heard the Gospel?
10. What is the significance of feet being "beautiful" (HCSB) when they are going to share the Gospel? What does this say about your responsibility to share the Good News?

Key Words/Phrase

Salvation, v. 1.

Characters

God, Christ, Moses, Isaiah, Paul.

Strong Verse(s)

3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17.