Message Notes

1. Paul’s concern for Israel
(Romans 10:1)

a) His heart’s desire

b) His prayer

c) That they may be saved

2. Paul’s comment
(Romans 10:2-3)

a) His “testimony”

i) They have a zeal

ii) But not according to God’s knowledge

b) Ignorance of Israel

i) Ignorance of God’s righteousness

ii) They seek to establish their own righteousness

iii) They have not submitted to the righteousness of God

3. Christ is the end of the law to everyone who believes

a) Christ is the goal

i) Complete in Christ

ii) Fulfilment of the law by Christ

b) Everyone

i) Israel

ii) Gentiles

4. The work of Christ

a) Salvation/ redemption

b) Growth/ increase

c) Call to all believers

i) Identification with Christ (Colossians 1:4) “faith in Christ”

ii) Increase in faith (Colossians 2:19)

iii) Inspiration by Christ’s love and word (Colossians 3-4)