But People Need to Choose Salvation Too! - Rev Dr Andrew Peh

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬.

Paul’s purpose of writing the letter to the Romans was to provide full explanation of God’s salvation plan for all humanity and his election of Israel. Despite sin, God’s intention was to restore all of creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. He had chosen Israel to be the light to the nations. Israel was to be the minority serving the majority.

In Romans 9:30-10:21, there were 2 contrasting response to the good news of Jesus Christ.

Israel responded with a fake sense of righteousness. Although they had zeal for God, they lacked true knowledge. Paul regarded them ignorant of God’s righteousness as they sought to establish their own righteousness through work.

In contrast, the Gentile responded with righteousness through faith in Jesus, proclaiming Jesus is the LORD.

In Romans 10:14-21, it reveals the missionary heart of Paul to share God’s message to Israel. Yet, Israel continued being disobedient, obstinate and hardened in her heart.

Nevertheless, despite Israel’s rebellion, God continued to extend His grace to them.

In today’s context, as we share the good news with others, how are we going to respond when we are being mocked or persecuted? Are we still able to take up our responsibility to shine the light of Christ to them? Are we able to respond the way God does- with patience, mercy and prodigal love?