SSS4 : Epistle to the Romans : Lesson 57

Text: Romans 10:1-4
20 May 2018

1. Paul’s concern for Israel
(Romans 10:1)

a) His heart’s desire
b) His prayer
c) That they may be saved

2. Paul’s comment
(Romans 10:2-3)

a) His “testimony”
i) They have a zeal
ii) But not according to God’s knowledge
b) Ignorance of Israel
i) Ignorance of God’s righteousness
ii) They seek to establish their own righteousness
iii) They have not submitted to the righteousness of God

3. Christ is the end of the law to everyone who believes

a) Christ is the goal
i) Complete in Christ
ii) Fulfilment of the law by Christ
b) Everyone
i) Israel
ii) Gentiles

4. The work of Christ

a) Salvation/ redemption
b) Growth/ increase
c) Call to all believers
i) Identification with Christ (Colossians 1:4) “faith in Christ”
ii) Increase in faith (Colossians 2:19)
iii) Inspiration by Christ’s love and word (Colossians 3-4)