Romans 10:17

And so we gather, faith is a result of teaching, and the teaching comes in the message of Christ.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

In Context

16Still, it may be said, everyone did not give heed to the good news. No, for Isaiah asks – ‘Lord, who has believed our teaching?’

18But I ask ‘Is it possible that people have never heard?’ No, indeed, for – ‘Their voices spread through all the earth, and their message to the ends of the world.’

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Cross References

Luke 8:11This is the parable – The seed is God’s message.

Luke 11:28But Jesus replied, “Rather, happy are those who listen to God’s message and keep it.”

John 1:37The two disciples heard him say this, and followed Jesus.

Romans 10:14But how, it may be asked, are they to invoke one in whom they have not learned to believe? And how are they to believe in one whose words they have not heard? And how are they to hear his words unless someone proclaims him?

2 Corinthians 2:17Unlike many people, we are not in the habit of making profit out of God’s message; but in all sincerity, and bearing God’s commission, we speak before him in union with Christ.

Matthew Henry on Romans 10:13-21

Importance of Preaching the Gospel; Perverseness of Israel. ( a. d. 58.) 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… Read the whole commentary →

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