An Honest Exegesis of Romans 10

Carryover from Honest Exegeting of Romans 9 to be remembered.

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God concerning them is for their salvation! I can testify about them that they have zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Because they disregarded the righteousness from God and attempted to establish their own righteousness, they have not submitted themselves to God’s righteousness.
Romans 10:1-3 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:1-3 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Immediately, Paul maintains his broken heart for “THEY”...

Which He clearly defines in Romans 9:1-6 as his genetic Israelite brethren that are enemies of the Gospel.

Because the BOC establishes itself through Faith in Christ, as does National Israel that has integrated into the Body of Christ... we know Paul is speaking about the same group he spoke of in Romans 9:1-6 (The parallel is unmistakable).

Paul yearns for their Salvation! He doesn’t hate them or reject Love towards them.

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
Romans 10:4 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:4 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

This statement places salvation and Righteousness to obtain salvation on Faith...

But faith in What or Who?

Paul is about to make this abundantly clear! And... this is where you need to keep in mind the way Paul opens chapter 9 and chapter 10...

Also, this is a unique place in scripture where Jesus is fully associated as the name of YHWH. I’ll make it super clear.

Buckle up... because Paul is about to explode with the Holy Spirit of Christ (Romans 8:9) and Nail down some explicit Doctrine of the Lamb of the 7 Stones that Is, Was and Forever Will Be.

For Moses writes about the righteousness that is from the law: The one who does these things will live by them.
Romans 10:5 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:5 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

The Live by these things is a duel meaning metaphor... Paul is using that appears to exalt the Law, but is actually tying in with words spoken in Galatians 3 ... and Deuteronomy 31:26. Another place that this is hinted at is here (John 5:45). In simple terms... (Matthew 26:52)

But there is a duel meaning in Christ, in that Jesus “Died” falsely accused under the Law... (Luke 22:66-71)... the charge was Blasphemy... (Matthew 26:64-68)... and in reality... Jesus was falsely condemned under False charges as His claim that He is the “I Am” was vindicated.

It is Christ’s Righteousness by the Law that made Him the Perfect, Spotless Lamb that fulfilled/crucified the charges of the Law that were placed against mankind by the “Accuser of the Brethren”... (Hebrews 2:14 / 1 Corinthians 15:55-57). Emphasis on (1 Corinthians 15:53 and 1 Corinthians 15:57)

That’s right! Jesus died to save us from the Condemnation of Satan, who had the Power of death and was empowered by the Law of transgression.

The idea that God saved us from God is fallacious! (Hebrews 2:14) <~ It’s there in black and white.

But the righteousness that comes from faith speaks like this: Do not say in your heart, “Who will go up to heaven?” that is, to bring Christ down
Romans 10:6 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:6 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Those who are faithful to Christ do not say so and so are going to Heaven (based on Carnal Judgment John 8:14-19)... because Carnal Judgment, by the Law of Moses is Recrucifying Christ. (How do I know this is the context? Because Paul just brought Moses up.)

or, “Who will go down into the abyss?” that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.
Romans 10:7 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:7 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

The Abyss is “Sheol”. It is the place of the dead who have not confessed Christ or die at enmity with God. Again... this is judging by Moses and again... We are assured Christ walked in Sheol to minister, after His death, but before His resurrection... (1 Peter 3:18-19)

Therefore, we dare not even say who is or will be in Sheol.

Under Construction... To be continued

On the contrary, what does it say? The message is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. This is the message of faith that we proclaim:
Romans 10:8 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:8 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

The Message! (Testimony Of Yeshua, Who is the Holy Spirit of Prophecy (Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13, Revelation 22:6... that’s right... “His” Spirit is the Ruach HaKodesh!)

He’s Near us! In our Mouth, In our Hearts!

What do we PROCLAIM? What is our FAITH?

If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:9 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Confess “JESUS IS LORD” with your mouth And BELIEVE in your Heart that GOD raised Him from the dead.

This is a Pauline challenge, as Jesus said this... (John 6:40 and again John 10:18). Did you catch John 6:49 and John 10:18 WHO is saying Raised Jesus up? Well? Who did Jesus say Raised Him up? Yup!!!! Goose Bumps!

But let’s Lock in that we confess with our mouth a specific Name...

That Name is Jesus!

One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation.

This is it! The Gospel Declaration that SAVES!

Who is the Name? Who’s Name Saves?

Now the Scripture says, Everyone who believes on Him will not be put to shame,
Romans 10:10-11 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:10-11 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

While Paul referred to Jesus and God in Romans 10:9, Paul now Refers to HIM in Singular...

Don’t believe it? Just wait for the Explosive Statement that Jew from the Tribe Of Benjamin, that once killed Christians, is about to make! I’m getting fired up! Here it comes!!!!

Now the Scripture says, Everyone who believes on Him will not be put to shame,

Here it comes! Who’s the Him? What’s the Name?

for there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, since the same Lord of all is rich to all who call on Him.

Paul, now binds indentured in Christ as the New Creation... the New Man Of Ephesians 2... this Body of Christ and what does Paul say? He makes it clear that this new Body is neither Jew (Israel) nor Gentile/Goyem (Heathen).

Paul calls THE LORD of ALL... (Jesus IS LORD)... Rich to ALL who come to HIM!

For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Romans 10:11-13 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:11-13 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Let’s go to the Jewish/Hebrew NT to see how this verse is rendered...

CJB ... “Romans 10:13 since everyone who calls on the name of ADONAI will be delivered.”

ADONAI!

Do you see it? The Name is JESUS and Jesus is the NAME of ADONAI!!!!

Etymology

ADONAI

From Hebrew אֲדֹנָי‎ (ādônay, “My Lord”); used in place of the Tetragrammaton YHWH as a name of the God of the Hebrews during prayer recitation. In many christian languages the same word is used for "Mr." and "My Lord" addressing God. ~ Referenced from Adonai - Wiktionary


How can this BE? Easy Peasy! (Philippians 2:9-11)

That’s the Highest name in scripture and I assure you... it really is!

The Greek for Yeshua is Jesus and this is the name we know... but did you know Yeshua is the Hebrew way of saying Joshua?

Did you know that before Babylonian Exile... Yeshua or Joshua was spelled with a “HO”?

The Ho denoted the Tetragrammaton (Yud Hay Vuv Hay) or (YHWH/JHWH/YHVH/JHVH)

The name Yeshua was originally spelled out YeHoShua.

That Name means (Yahweh is Salvation). (Luke 2:11 / Isaiah 43:11)

Fair warning... this is about to get mega intense!

But how can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him? And how can they hear without a preacher?
Romans 10:14 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:14 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

3 questions posited by Paul in direct relation to his Kinsmen of Blood that are enemies of the Gospel that Paul now sets forth...

1) how can they call on Him they have not believed in?

2) how can they believe without hearing about Him?

3) how can they hear without a preacher?

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who announce the gospel of good things!
Romans 10:15 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:15 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Paul adds a 4th question to the Tally.

4) how can they preach unless they are sent?

Now Paul, refers to National Israel in a way that binds to Pre-Christ reference...

But all did not obey the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our message? So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.
Romans 10:16-17 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:16-17 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Paul now sets the stage for the answers to the 4 questions by asking (Through quotation of Prophet Isaiah)...

Lord, who has believed our message?

Which Paul then Rhetorically answers...

So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.

Now Paul again affirms that what is heard comes through the message about Christ... but the answers aren’t present yet to his 4 questions.

But I ask, “Did they not hear?” Yes, they did: Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the inhabited world.

Now Paul answers Clearly... and we are now challenged to see that The Lost sheep of the house of Israel, who were being led by wicked leaders were utilized to plant the Body Of Christ.

The context is now towards the Body Of Christ, as the Body of Christ is comprised of all Nations, whereas Paul only binds the term Israelite to National Israel through the entire Rhetoric being exegeted, currently.

But I ask, “Did Israel not understand?” First, Moses said: I will make you jealous of those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation that lacks understanding.
Romans 10:18-19 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:18-19 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Here it Is! The unmistakable shift! While Gentiles were the Blind and Outsiders... Unbelieving Israel has now become the OUTSIDERS.

Nations were once Jealous of Israel, now Israel is Jealous of the BOC!

The Pride Of Being Chosen is now Burning in agony to see those once scorned as Goyem, as being the ones served by Believing Israel and Believing Goyem, alike.

The Lover that widowed itself and issues Divorce to God... is now utterly Blind, Deaf, Dumb And Jealous to see its Head, tending an entirely new Flock, and embracing an entirely New Bride.

The Lover Israel sought the Arms of “Ceaser”, and rejected the King of King’s for 30 Pieces Of Silver.

Now, this Widow Whales at the temple wall remnants and cries out for the protection of the King she so desperately Longs for!

This is the Groom scorning His beloved Ex-Wife, who He has allowed to go astray, by respecting her wishes, and displaying His Glory with an entirely New Woman.

Spoiler alert... She (Unbelieving Israel is More Jealous than words can begin to describe)... She aches to have her True King back, as she wears the scars and bruises of the Abusive men she’s sought Harlot like shelter with.

And Isaiah says boldly: I was found by those who were not looking for Me; I revealed Myself to those who were not asking for Me. But to Israel he says: All day long I have spread out My hands to a disobedient and defiant people.
Romans 10:20-21 - Bible Gateway passage: Romans 10:20-21 - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Now it comes to it... Israel is rendered “Disobedient” by Isaiah and Paul.

While the BOC is exalted as the strange people that Jesus has Revealed Himself to.

Note... if one is “Disobedient” to the Gospel, they can’t be part of the BOC, thus we now again see that the BOC is not Israel, as Paul spells this out blatantly!

The BOC is the Anti Type and Israel is the Type.

Type is never Anti Type!

Thus... We go into Romans 11 with utter distinction between...

1) Israel that is in Unbelief and cut off
2) Israel that is within the Earthly BOC
3) Gentiles that are within the BOC