THE NEED OF THE GOSPEL
ROMANS 10:12 - 17
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 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? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
I. EVERYONE THE SAME
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Acts 2:21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
II. THE NEED TO CALL
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near:
III. THE NEED OF A HERALD
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?
Isaiah 21:6 For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
IV. THE NEED OF A COMMISSION
15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
V. THE NEED OF CLARITY
16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
VI. THE NEED OF THE RIGHT MESSAGE
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
2 Timothy 3:15 . . .the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
The Need Of The Gospel
Romans 10:12 - 17
