Heart and Mouth: The Near Gospel of the Risen Lord (Romans 10:9–10)
Deep Dive into Heart and Mouth: The Near Gospel of the Risen Lord (Romans 10:9–10)Paul’s teaching in Romans 10:8–10 highlights the accessibility and scandalous nature of salvation through the gospel. Contrary to human religion, which seeks acceptance through striving or climbing a ladder of achievement, Paul insists the saving word is "near". This nearness is divine condescension, meaning God has already brought Christ to sinners through the preached promise, making salvation a matter of receiving, not performing.Paul places this concept within the context of Romans 9–11, addressing Israel’s…
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