Romans 10:1-13

RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM GOD

Keywords 10:9

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

 

1. The righteousness that comes from God (10:1-4)

Jesus is the righteousness that comes from God. We cannot save ourselves by

our own zeal or righteousness. God does not look at our zeal, he looks at Jesus.

Self righteousness is the enemy of the gospel. We must come to Jesus and

submit to God’s righteousness.

 

2. The righteousness that is by law (5-13)

The law of Moses was impossible for people with a sinful nature to obey. Moses

taught the people that they did not have to climb the highest mountain or go to

the depths of the sea to find God. We find God in his word. God gave us the word

of the gospel--the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. The word is

very near; “it is in your mouth and in your heart.” If we confess with our mouths

that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead, we

will be saved. God saves all who trust him and call on his name (13; Ge 4:26).

 

Prayer Lord, you are my righteousness. Use me to share your word of life with

someone today.

One Word Confess and believe