Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(Rom 10:17) “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Could it be that in seeking to spread the gospel we fail right here; we fail to give them God’s Word. It isn’t to be our word, a paraphrased rendering of the Bible, but a quotation of what God has said.

(Rom 10:16) “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?”  Notice two words here, one found in each sentence: “obeyed”; “believed”. When the Bible speaks of believing, it is speaking of the obedience that follows the acknowledgment of it as truth. That…..is true faith. 

(Rom 10:15) “ 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!”   I love the phrase, “glad tidings of good things”. God is good and all that He gives the saved is good. The trials of this life, if endured with a heart of love to Him, works out for our good. Thank God for good things!

(Rom 10:15) “ 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!”    God’s people are to live as best they can in peace with all who are around them: (1Pe 3:8) “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: (9)  Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing:….”

(Rom 10:15) “ 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!”   The gospel of peace is first and foremost, peace between the soul and God. Peace is possible because of the mercy and forgiveness one can receive through embracing Christ as Savior. Otherwise, wrath abides rather than peace.

(Rom 10:15) “ 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!”  One of two things will happen when you give the gospel: they will either hate you or love you, “…How beautiful are the feet….”. The person newly saved cannot but love the person that brought them to Christ. It is a rewarding experience like none other!

(Rom 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?”  Here a preacher is a proclaimer. A person has to have someone, somehow, give them the gospel. I found years ago that if you tell them you are sharing because you care about them, most will let you share the gospel.

(Rom 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?…..”  Whenever a Believer sees these words, they think of people far away. Yet, there are people who enter “churches” who never get to hear the complete gospel. Heart breaking. Don’t take for granted others have heard the gospel.