The Great News of the Gospel – Part 19

<p>Ever worked hard but with the wrong method? Ever moved fast but in the wrong direction?</p> <p>In Romans 10, Paul says the Jews have a zeal for God but not in accordance with knowledge. They miss salvation when they refuse to see how easy it is to be saved. And their bloodline or law-keeping don’t bring them any rightness before God. There’s no favoritism with Him!</p> <p>The truth is we can’t say who is saved and who is not. It’s all about a simple faith in Jesus, and anyone can believe and be saved.</p> <p>Find out more about the simplicity of righteousness by faith in this potent message on Romans 10.</p> <p><strong>Discussion Questions for Romans 10:1-21:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Read verses 1-3. Can you think of some other examples of people who “have a zeal for God but not in accordance with knowledge”?</li> <li>Read verse 4. What does it mean to you that “Christ is the end of the law”?</li> <li>Read verses 5-8 and react to this statement: We should not try to predict who is saved and who is not.</li> <li>Read verses 11-13. How does this address the false teaching that God only wants to save some?</li> <li>React to Andrew’s statement: “It’s not about the size of your faith. It’s about where you point it!”</li> <li>Read verses 19-21. How does this passage once again affirm that Paul has been talking about people groups (not individuals) being part of God’s predestined plan?</li> </ol>