Chapter 10: Righteousness by Faith

v.1–3 Paul wasn’t bitter against the Jews for fighting his attempts to bring Christ to them. He was longing to release them from their futile attempts to become righteous by following the law.

v.4 Christ brings an end to the law for those who believe.

v.5 The righteousness of the law is based on man’s doing; the righteousness of faith is based on the work Christ has done.

v.8–10 We only have to speak and believe the words of faith in Jesus to attain all His righteousness.

v.11–13 God delights to show mercy and will not turn away any who come to Him. He doesn’t take more pleasure in a Jew coming to salvation than a Gentile.

v.14–15 This passage contains the reason we send missionaries out.

v.17 This “word” refers to the spoken word.

v.18 Psalm 19:4. Nature testifies to God’s existence.