Confession Series Jan 15, 2025
Rom 10:2-6
For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 2
For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own
righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. —-3
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.—-4
For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “The man who does those
things shall live by them.”——5
Points——
Apostle Paul is teaching—-
- that our right, standing with God is not based upon our keeping the law—-
- not by our performance…
- O.T. Israel —- wanted to walk with God
- But they were ignorant of how God makes a person righteous
- They tried to be righteous according to the law
- But now Christ is the end of the law… To all who put their faith in him.
- Jesus Christ did for us… On the cross… But we could never do for ourselves
Rom 10:6-10
But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will
ascend into heaven?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ down from above) —-6
or, “ ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 7
But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart”
(that is, the word of faith which we preach): ——8
Points—-
The apostle Paul is teaching believers… On how Faith Speaks
Don’t say
- I need Jesus to come down from Heaven
- I need Jesus to touch me
Paul said… The word is near you… In your mouth… in your heart
Paul called it — The word of faith. ( Gospel )
We don’t need to look somewhere else
Jesus is near right now—- Jesus Christ is the word of God
Rom 10:9-10
that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that
God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. ——9
For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is
made unto salvation.——10
Let’s look at…
Confession of our faith that produces salvation.
- The Confession —- Jesus is Lord … righteousness & salvation
Salvation ( Sozo ) = Heaven — certainly a big part of salvation
—- however, there’s much more included in salvation
- deliverance
- safety
- preservation
- soundness — healing ❤️��
- Prosperity - blessing… empowerment to prosper
Same word that the apostle Peter used when he was sinking…”Lord save me” ( Sozo )
- Save me from current situation …