The Fullness Formula: God’s Call to Israel and the Nations Together (Pt 4) | Ariel Blumenthal

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In the continuation of our Global Broadcast series from Romans 9-11, Ariel reminds us that Paul’s teachings are filled with quotations from the Tenach (Old Testament). What he writes in Romans is like the tip of an iceberg. Only by looking at the portion of Scripture he is quoting in the Tenach is the depth of its meaning truly understood. (To enrich your study, take the time to go back and look) The emphasis this week is on Romans 10. This chapter is right in the middle of the incredible passages of the remnant, the one-new-man, the ultimate fullness of God’s Word, the olive tree and more from chapters 9 and 11. But Paul reminds us to stay focused and keep coming back to the simplicity of the gospel message. 1. Our faith is CENTERED on YESHUA, the Messiah. HE is the LIGHT of the world. •⁠ ⁠Rom 10:18 — But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world. Paul is echoing the words from Psalm 19, and reminding us that “the heavens declare the glory of God” and “there is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard”. 2. As believers, we are ALL preachers of this good news of Yeshua. Some of us are called specifically to the office of an evangelist, but all of us are called to PROCLAIM this message as we move through our daily lives. •⁠ ⁠Romans 10:14 — How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 3. Not only are we the messengers, but we are SENT. •⁠ ⁠Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭15 — And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” Here Paul is quoting from Isaiah 52:7. The audience was immediately reminded of the salvation message of good news being proclaimed that brings comfort to Zion and redemption to Jerusalem (52:9). Back in the ancient world, you had to wait for news. A messenger had to come to you to share what was happening. His feet had to move. God sends His people into the world to share the salvation found only in Yeshua. 4. We speak His word to bring salvation. •⁠ ⁠Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭17 — So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. ‭‭‬ In this instance, the “word” is “rhema” in Greek. When the word of God is spoken out to others, it brings faith to the hearer. There is a hearing of faith (read Gal. 3:2,3). Note 1: No religious system brings the righteousness that comes by faith. God loves us first and we respond to Him. Because of the great love that we experience, we obey Him, we keep His laws and commands. Even in Judaism, this is clear. Note 2: No observance of the uniquely Jewish commands regarding the calendar, foods and purity laws makes anyone more righteous. Righteousness only comes by faith in Yeshua. Note 3: The same hearing of faith is for everyone, whether Jew or Gentile. Faith is activated when hearing the word preached and it produces salvation, healing, deliverance, (read Acts 14:3-10). Our message is clear. We are called to proclaim it. We are sent into the world with it. And, the POWER of it regenerates and brings to life. WATCH today. Let’s proclaim it TOGETHER!

Topics

• Prophecy & End Times
• Christian Living