Obey the Word You Have Heard

[전승훈2]

Summary:

Paul laments that not all Israelites accepted the gospel, despite the beautiful message being proclaimed. He quotes Isaiah, who said, “Lord, who has believed our report?” showing that unbelief was foreseen. Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Paul affirms that Israel did hear, as the message went out to all the earth. Yet Israel remained disobedient and obstinate, even though God continually reached out to them. In contrast, Gentiles who didn’t seek God have found Him, showing God's grace extends beyond Israel.

Teaching:

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”

The beginning of faith is listening to the Word. But Israel did not listen to the words spoken by the prophets. Even now, those without faith do not truly listen to the Word — they may come to the church building, but their hearts and thoughts are elsewhere. One believes in the heart, confesses with the mouth, and gains faith through hearing. That’s why a person’s attitude toward the Word reveals their faith.

“I was found by those who did not seek Me, I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.”

No one has seen God, but when we hear, read, and encounter the gospel, God reveals Himself. This is possible through righteousness that comes from faith.

Only by faith are we declared righteous; salvation comes through obedient faith that responds to the word of Christ.

Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, Aug 4, 2025
Roman 10:16-21
(D-25)

[이혜린]

부족한 실력이라 완벽히 이해는 못하지만..늘 감사한 마음으로 읽고 있습니다! 매일 수고해주셔서 감사합니다 :)

[전승훈2]

그날 그날 목사님 설교 중, 목사님께서 정하신 설교 제목의 가장 핵심적인 내용만 영어로 번역해 놓은 것이니, 사실 듣고 번역한 것 밖에 없습니다.

매일 글을 올림에도 믿음의 진전이 너무 더디어 늘 민망하지만,

청소년들의 영어 공부에 도움을 주고자 시작한 것이 결국에는 저를 살리는 행위가 되었습니다 - 들은 말씀으로 뭔가 하게 되니깐요.

제가 올린 글을 매일 읽어주시니 감사합니다.