Pondering the Bible
A deeper dive into the bible. Hosts Rev. Rocky Ellison and Ken Corkins work through the books of the bible, uncovering historical background and word studies to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Weekly episodes. Find more information at www.pondergmc.org.
Pondering the Bible
Zeal Without Knowledge and Salvation by Faith Romans 10:1–13
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Romans 10:1–13 — Zeal Without Knowledge and Salvation by Faith Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Romans 10:1–13 (RSV) in season 18, episode 22, focusing on Paul’s anguish that many Jews reject Christ despite serious religious zeal. They contrast rigorous Sabbath rules and man-made traditions with “God’s righteousness,” arguing that Israel sought self-established righteousness rather than submitting to God. They unpack “Christ is the end of the law” as both fulfillment and the end of the Mosaic covenant as a means of salvation, replaced by the covenant of grace. Quoting Leviticus and Deuteronomy, they emphasize humans cannot perfectly keep the law, so salvation comes through confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in the resurrection, which Paul treats as justification. They explain Paul’s Isaiah reference and conclude that salvation is for anyone—Jew or Greek—who calls on the Lord.
00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:34 Romans 10 Reading
02:27 Paul’s Heart for Israel
04:06 Zeal Without Knowledge
05:18 Sabbath Rules Example
08:13 Cafeteria Faith Today
09:56 Christ Ends the Law
13:40 Law vs Faith Explained
17:46 Confess and Believe
20:40 Isaiah and Assyria Story
25:32 Everyone Can Be Saved
27:04 Wrap Up and Joke
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