We are now heading into an area that in my study Bibles is headed by "The Message of Faith for All." This when understood and accepted should change the landscape for all the world, but sadly it has not done so for almost 2000 years now. And why is that, because humanity for the most part remains in darkness and unbelief, as in the beginning of times. This entire section is loaded with cross-referenced passages of scripture backing up scripture, so please bear with me while we wade through some of them, as they are all very important to get the understanding of GOD's revelation.
Romans 10:5-13 "For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the Law, that the man which doeth those things shall live by them[Leviticus 18:5]. But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise (in Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Proverbs 30:4; Romans 9:30), "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.) [Matthew 27:51-54; Romans 4:25, Hebrews 13:20, 1Peter 3:18, 22, Revelation 1:18] But what saith it? (in Deuteronomy 30:14) 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[G3670] 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[G3670] is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith (in Isaiah 28:16, 49:23, Jeremiah 17:7; 1Peter 2:26), Whosoever believeth on him shall[H954] not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. (in Joel 2:32 we have) For "whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (KJV)
Romans 10:5-13 "For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the Law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them[Leviticus 18:5]. But the righteousness based on faith says(in Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Proverbs 30:4; Romans 9:30), "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down) "or 'Who will descend into the abyss?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). [Matthew 27:51-54; Romans 4:25, Hebrews 13:20, 1Peter 3:18, 22, Revelation 1:18] But what does it say?(in Deuteronomy 30:14) "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses[G3670] and is saved. For the Scripture says (in Isaiah 28:16, 49:23, Jeremiah 17:7; 1Peter 2:26), "Everyone who believes in him will not[H954] be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. (in Joel 2:32 we have) For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (ESV)
Romans 10:5-13 "Moses is the voice of the Law; he says that a person's life is only justified in their doing what the Law requires [in Leviticus 18:5; but in Galatians 3:12 we have this] But faith finds its voice in something much closer to a person than their most disciplined effort to obey the Law. Faith understands that Christ is no longer a distant promise; neither is he reduced to a mere historic hero. He is humanity's righteousness Now! Christ is no longer hidden somewhere in the realm of heaven as a future hope. For the Jews to continue to ask GOD to send the Messiah is a waste of time! That is not the language of faith. Faith knows that their Messiah is not roaming somewhere in the region of the dead [Matthew 27:51-54; Romans 4:25, Hebrews 13:20, 1Peter 3:18, 22, Revelation 1:18]. "Who will descend into the abyss to bring Christ back from the dead," is not the language of faith. (Those who deny the resurrection of Christ would wish to send someone to go there and confirm their doubts, and bring back final proof that Jesus was not their Messiah. Faith announces a righteousness that reveals that humanity has indeed been co-raised with Christ; the testimony of the risen Christ is confirmed in our hearts and by our lives, His Light in every believer.) Faith-righteousness announces that every definition of distance in time, space, or hostility has been cancelled. Faith says, "The Word is near you. It is as close to you as your voice and the conviction of your heart." We publicly announce this message (because we are convinced that it belongs to everyone.) Now your salvation is realized! Your own [1, G3670]words echo GOD's voice. The unveiling of the Masterful act of Jesus forms the words in your mouth, inspired by the conviction in your heart that GOD indeed raised him from the dead. (In this resurrection, GOD co-raised us [Hebrews 6:2]. His resurrection declares our innocence [Romans 4:25]. Salvation is not reduced to a recipe or a "sinners prayer" formula; it is the spontaneous inevitable conversation of a persuaded heart! To confess, [1, G3670 from G3674 and G3004] homologeo, homo, the same thing +logeo, to say.) Heart-faith confirms the fact of humanity's righteousness (innocence) and ignites the kind of conversation with salvation. (He restored us to blameless innocence! It is impossible not to boldly announce news of such global consequence [Isaiah 40:9]) Scripture declares that whosoever believes in Christ (to be the fulfillment of the Promise of GOD to redeem humanity) will [1, H954]not be ashamed ([2; H2363]hesitate) to announce it. ([look at Isaiah 28:16] These two Hebrew words, [2; H2363] cush, to make haste, and [Isaiah 49:23] [1; H954] bush, to be ashamed, look very similar amd were obviously confused in some translations----the Greek from Hebrew translation, the Septuagint, was the Scriptures of Paul's use as he was most familiar with and there the word was translated from the word [1; H954] bush.) Nothing distinguishes the Jew from the Greek when it comes to the generosity of GOD. He responds with equal benevolence to everyone who sees themselves identified in him (they realize that GOD defines them and not their cultural identity). salvation is to understand that every person's [1, G1941] true identity is revealed in Christ. (Whosoever shall [1, G1941 from G1909 and G2564]call upon the Name of the LORD shall be saved; [1] epikaleomai, to entitle; to identify by name, is to be surname.) (The Mirror)
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