You have priests, but you have no Bibles. And it has descended, without interruption, through all the ages of Christian worship. Now, however, there is a change in one of the instruments. Though you have no knowledge to receive, you have memories to be refreshed; minds which, however pure, need to be stirred up by way of remembrance.II. ; Luke 4:16, etc.). Now, however, there is a change in one of the instruments. The two go hand in hand. If, in that extraordinary age, when the Author of nature broke in upon the constancy of its operations by miracles, one of His own inspired messengers does not overlook the use of instruments, it would ill become us to overlook them.2. (4) Come —(a)with an appetite (Matthew 5:6; Job 29:23). Christ is the communication of God and we must hear him. If, in that extraordinary age, when the Author of nature broke in upon the constancy of its operations by miracles, one of His own inspired messengers does not overlook the use of instruments, it would ill become us to overlook them.2. (5)With self-application (Job 5:27).3. (2) But if you have reading without hearing, you throw away the benefit of a public ministry — an institution sanctioned by the Bible. But, blessed be God, it is 'Hear, and your soul shall live.' But, blessed be God, it is 'Hear, and your soul shall live.' The propagation of the gospel is a cause the maintenance of which consists of the providing of Bibles, and the providing of human agents. One day, when her firstborn child was a few months old, as it was sleeping in its cradle, she softly approached its side, to the terror of the nurse, with a large stone in her hands, and dropped it on the floor, eagerly watching the face of the babe to see the effect of the noise. (5)With self-application (Job 5:27).3. minister said, "Then don't blame God for allowing these people to continue Chalmers, D.D.I. Sadly, too often the world does not encourage The latter, by teaching them to read, teaches unlettered people to use one of the instruments of the text; and to the latter belongs the exclusive office of bringing the other instrument to bear upon them — the instrument of hearing. (a)For the minister (Romans 15:20). Let not your faith come by hearing alone; but let your hearing be tried by the Word of God. The one ploughs while the other sows; and let no opposition be instituted betwixt their claims on the generosity of the public.(T. We are not to suppose, however, that reading is substituted for hearing. One day, when her firstborn child was a few months old, as it was sleeping in its cradle, she softly approached its side, to the terror of the nurse, with a large stone in her hands, and dropped it on the floor, eagerly watching the face of the babe to see the effect of the noise. which led to his persecution and imprisonment by the Inquisition (1633). Each of these societies has mighty claims upon you. )The two great instruments appointed for the propagation of the gospelT. If, in that extraordinary age, when the Author of nature broke in upon the constancy of its operations by miracles, one of His own inspired messengers does not overlook the use of instruments, it would ill become us to overlook them. (3)Square thyself according to it, that thy life may be a comment on the sermon (James 1:22; Matthew 7:24, 25).(Bp. Each of these societies has mighty claims upon you. Romans 10:14-17 New King James Version (NKJV) Israel Rejects the Gospel 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? (Matthew 9:27) They understood True you can no longer hear the immediate messengers of heaven; but you can hear the descendants of these messengers. There must be a living dependence upon (4)With faith (Hebrews 4:2). (5) Through the eloquence, earnestness, or any other good quality of the preacher. After hearing —(1)Meditate (1 Timothy 4:15). The two go hand in hand. THE GENERAL LESSON OF THE TEXT.1. (3)Meekly (James 1:21). If we are not DIRECTIONS.1. )The two great instruments appointed for the propagation of the gospelT. Instead of the messenger delivering the message in person, you have the substance of it in a written communication. ◄ Romans 10:17 ► Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Chalmers, D.D.I. The latter, by teaching them to read, teaches unlettered people to use one of the instruments of the text; and to the latter belongs the exclusive office of bringing the other instrument to bear upon them — the instrument of hearing. She embraced both child and nurse, and wept tears of gratitude to God that her own sad affliction was not transmitted to her offspring.LinksRomans 10:17 NIVRomans 10:17 NLTRomans 10:17 ESVRomans 10:17 NASBRomans 10:17 KJVRomans 10:17 Bible AppsRomans 10:17 ParallelRomans 10:17 Biblia ParalelaRomans 10:17 Chinese BibleRomans 10:17 French BibleRomans 10:17 German BibleRomans 10:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)Such as will come, but not to hear, but out of custom, or to stop the mouth of a brawling conscience. A faith of miracles (Luke 17:6; 1 Corinthians 13:2). Beveridge. To the inexpressible joy of the fond mother's heart the child started and awoke, so that she knew it had the sense of hearing. (3)Such as will come to hear, but will not hear when they are come (Ezekiel 33:31). And now faith comes by reading, and reading by the Word of God.3. ", Just having the ability to hear doesn't guarantee some hard questions. One day, when her firstborn child was a few months old, as it was sleeping in its cradle, she softly approached its side, to the terror of the nurse, with a large stone in her hands, and dropped it on the floor, eagerly watching the face of the babe to see the effect of the noise. Hearing can only come by the Word of God. Hear —(1)Reverently. (3)Meekly (James 1:21). (4)With faith (Hebrews 4:2). Keep fast, then, by your Bible. She embraced both child and nurse, and wept tears of gratitude to God that her own sad affliction was not transmitted to her offspring.LinksRomans 10:17 NIVRomans 10:17 NLTRomans 10:17 ESVRomans 10:17 NASBRomans 10:17 KJVRomans 10:17 Bible AppsRomans 10:17 ParallelRomans 10:17 Biblia ParalelaRomans 10:17 Chinese BibleRomans 10:17 French BibleRomans 10:17 German BibleRomans 10:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (b)For yourselves, that God would assist the word (Isaiah 8:11). You take your lesson from the wisdom of man, and throw away from you all the light and benefit of revelation. Jesus said, "If you have seen me, you have seen the father." THE GENERAL LESSON OF THE TEXT.1. Only those who are open to follow God When one of the tanks was empty, the doctor used a new one They are slaves to sin and evil habits because The two go hand in hand. The propagation of the gospel is a cause the maintenance of which consists of the providing of Bibles, and the providing of human agents. And although you have the inspired documents, heaven still gives a saving influence to the living energy of a human voice.4. (5)Such as mind what they hear, but will not believe what they mind. Though you have no knowledge to receive, you have memories to be refreshed; minds which, however pure, need to be stirred up by way of remembrance. MOTIVES. Hear —(1)Reverently. Neither instrument is to be dispensed with. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Romans 10:17. THE OBSTRUCTIONS WHICH OFTEN BLOCK UP THIS WAY. Consider —1. Nehemiah not only "read in the book of the law of God distinctly, but gave the sense, and caused the people to understand the reading." In no age of the Church, indeed, does it appear that the one instrument ever superseded the other. Though you have no knowledge to receive, you have memories to be refreshed; minds which, however pure, need to be stirred up by way of remembrance.II. Though weak and faint, and full of pain, yet when he heard the words, "Incline your ear and come unto Me; hear, and your soul shall live," he gathered up his strength to say, "What a mercy, sir, that it is not ' Read, and your soul shall live,' for if it had been I could not have been saved, for you know I am no scholar. You have priests, but you have no Bibles. (5)With self-application (Job 5:27).3. (b)With large expectations. And now faith comes by reading, and reading by the Word of God.3. Beveridge. The one ploughs while the other sows; and let no opposition be instituted betwixt their claims on the generosity of the public.(T. poisoning. As all is suspended upon God, and as He reigns with as supreme a dominion in the heart of man as in the world around us, all relating to the salvation of the soul is His work. You have priests, but you have no Bibles. The latter, by teaching them to read, teaches unlettered people to use one of the instruments of the text; and to the latter belongs the exclusive office of bringing the other instrument to bear upon them — the instrument of hearing. The one ploughs while the other sows; and let no opposition be instituted betwixt their claims on the generosity of the public.(T. Let it not be said that what you believe is what you have heard merely. You have priests, but you have no Bibles. THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION – Vss. Each of these societies has mighty claims upon you. (4)With faith (Hebrews 4:2). They left teachers and overseers; and to this very day, the readings, and the explanations, and the sermons of Christian pastors, are superadded to the silent reading of Christian people; and both are found to be instruments of mighty operation, for the edifying of the body of Christ.5. Now, however, there is a change in one of the instruments. To the inexpressible joy of the fond mother's heart the child started and awoke, so that she knew it had the sense of hearing. (5)With self-application (Job 5:27).3. )Hear and liveA poor man being on his death-bed, asked that the fifty-fifth chapter of Isaiah should be read to him. None were more impressed than Paul with the pious sentiment that all depends upon God; yet he says "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Keep fast, then, by your Bible. heart. Each of these societies has mighty claims upon you. The society whose office it is to provide the former is the Bible Society. cannot be sprinkled upon us, nor can we be immersed in it. Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, (7) The gospel preached with peculiar soul-revealing pointedness. Let it not be said that what you believe is what you have heard merely. The want of after meditation. THE IMPORTANCE THAT FAITH SHOULD COME TO US BY THIS WAY. Many persons come to hear, but they have no wish to be led into faith. Consider —1. We meet with traces of its existence in the New Testament (Acts 13:14, etc. It is the duty of a Christian public to keep both instruments in vigorous operation. To those who think themselves above ordinances. to be assembled. Chalmers, D.D.I. They left teachers and overseers; and to this very day, the readings, and the explanations, and the sermons of Christian pastors, are superadded to the silent reading of Christian people; and both are found to be instruments of mighty operation, for the edifying of the body of Christ.5. We are not to suppose, however, that reading is substituted for hearing. You take your lesson from the wisdom of man, and throw away from you all the light and benefit of revelation. Though you have no knowledge to receive, you have memories to be refreshed; minds which, however pure, need to be stirred up by way of remembrance.II. Those were the days of inspiration; and faith came by the hearing of inspired teachers; and hearing came by the "Word of God — for the apostles spake only as God put the word into their mouth. The Scriptures are full of expressions like It is a solemn warning to all those who, though brought up in Christian homes and in a Christian land, make light of the blessings of the gospel, resist its invitations, and set at naught its counsels. out to him, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" Let not your faith come by hearing alone; but let your hearing be tried by the Word of God. It is the duty of a Christian public to keep both instruments in vigorous operation. "Unto every one that hath shall be given... but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath" (Matthew 25:29). We are not to suppose, however, that reading is substituted for hearing. You have priests, but you have no Bibles. Chalmers, D.D.I. (2)Set aside all worldly thoughts, as Abraham his servants, and Nehemiah (Nehemiah 13:19,20), especially sins (James 1:21). We have Someone to The apostles deemed it necessary to leave something more than the written volume of inspiration behind them. To the inexpressible joy of the fond mother's heart the child started and awoke, so that she knew it had the sense of hearing. Now, however, there is a change in one of the instruments. III. If, in that extraordinary age, when the Author of nature broke in upon the constancy of its operations by miracles, one of His own inspired messengers does not overlook the use of instruments, it would ill become us to overlook them.2. The one ploughs while the other sows; and let no opposition be instituted betwixt their claims on the generosity of the public.(T. Neither instrument is to be dispensed with. ; Luke 4:16, etc.). You have priests, but you have no Bibles. To the inexpressible joy of the fond mother's heart the child started and awoke, so that she knew it had the sense of hearing. Now observe that the operation of the two instruments laid before us in the text is somewhat different at present from what it was in the days of the apostles. III. Keep fast, then, by your Bible. Jesus said, "Be careful what we hear. (4)Such as will hear when they come, but do not mind or understand what they hear (Ezekiel 33:32; Acts 9:7; cf. ; Luke 4:16, etc.). safely through the unknown. None were more impressed than Paul with the pious sentiment that all depends upon God; yet he says "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." a controlled mixture of oxygen and anesthetic gas to a patient in a New But whatever is capable of being spoken is capable of being written also; and it was not long before the Christian teachers committed to writing the doctrine of salvation; and if you read what they wrote with the impression that it is the genuine production of inspired men, you are in circumstances likely for receiving faith. (2)Confer with others. ITS APPLICATION TO THE EVANGELISATION OF THE WORLD. The society whose office it is to provide the latter instrument is the Missionary Society. They left teachers and overseers; and to this very day, the readings, and the explanations, and the sermons of Christian pastors, are superadded to the silent reading of Christian people; and both are found to be instruments of mighty operation, for the edifying of the body of Christ.5. The Word from God through which the Holy Spirit stirs our hearts is Romans 10:13-17 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Too many hearers are as a bag full of holes, and golden sermons will not bless them because they wilfully forget all. You have priests, but you have no Bibles. Paul, a missionary himself, shows what it is like to have a heart for missions. In no age of the Church, indeed, does it appear that the one instrument ever superseded the other. Though you have no knowledge to receive, you have memories to be refreshed; minds which, however pure, need to be stirred up by way of remembrance.II. (2)Confer with others. But whatever is capable of being spoken is capable of being written also; and it was not long before the Christian teachers committed to writing the doctrine of salvation; and if you read what they wrote with the impression that it is the genuine production of inspired men, you are in circumstances likely for receiving faith. Though you have no knowledge to receive, you have memories to be refreshed; minds which, however pure, need to be stirred up by way of remembrance.II. And although you have the inspired documents, heaven still gives a saving influence to the living energy of a human voice.4. Neither instrument is to be dispensed with. Before hearing —(1)Consider what thou art going about and whom thou art going before. In no age of the Church, indeed, does it appear that the one instrument ever superseded the other. It is not enough to hear the word. Nehemiah not only "read in the book of the law of God distinctly, but gave the sense, and caused the people to understand the reading." Nehemiah not only "read in the book of the law of God distinctly, but gave the sense, and caused the people to understand the reading." After hearing —(1)Meditate (1 Timothy 4:15). Neither instrument is to be dispensed with. ; Luke 4:16, etc.). She embraced both child and nurse, and wept tears of gratitude to God that her own sad affliction was not transmitted to her offspring.LinksRomans 10:17 NIVRomans 10:17 NLTRomans 10:17 ESVRomans 10:17 NASBRomans 10:17 KJVRomans 10:17 Bible AppsRomans 10:17 ParallelRomans 10:17 Biblia ParalelaRomans 10:17 Chinese BibleRomans 10:17 French BibleRomans 10:17 German BibleRomans 10:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (6)Such as do believe what they mind, but will not resolve to practise what they believe (Ezekiel 33.). As all is suspended upon God, and as He reigns with as supreme a dominion in the heart of man as in the world around us, all relating to the salvation of the soul is His work. The time will come when thou wilt curse thyself for every opportunity lost, or bless God for everyone embraced (Matthew 23:39).VII. But on the ether hand, it is evident that though it be God alone that worketh, yet He worketh by instruments. And although you have the inspired documents, heaven still gives a saving influence to the living energy of a human voice.4. (b) For yourselves, that God would (a) ; ). hand in the Hand of God.' Though weak and faint, and full of pain, yet when he heard the words, "Incline your ear and come unto Me; hear, and your soul shall live," he gathered up his strength to say, "What a mercy, sir, that it is not ' Read, and your soul shall live,' for if it had been I could not have been saved, for you know I am no scholar. ; Luke 4:16, etc.). The time will come when thou wilt curse thyself for every opportunity lost, or bless God for everyone embraced (Matthew 23:39).VII. Hearing it —, IV. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists Romans 10:14 How Can They Hear? DIRECTIONS.1. The society whose office it is to provide the former is the Bible Society. The propagation of the gospel is a cause the maintenance of which consists of the providing of Bibles, and the providing of human agents. The one ploughs while the other sows; and let no opposition be instituted betwixt their claims on the generosity of the public.(T. To the inexpressible joy of the fond mother's heart the child started and awoke, so that she knew it had the sense of hearing. (2)Diligently, with hearts as well as ears. I have heard and believed, and trust I shall be saved. After hearing —(1)Meditate (1 Timothy 4:15). (2)Set aside all worldly thoughts, as Abraham his servants, and Nehemiah (Nehemiah 13:19,20), especially sins (James 1:21). Those were the days of inspiration; and faith came by the hearing of inspired teachers; and hearing came by the "Word of God — for the apostles spake only as God put the word into their mouth. THE GENERAL LESSON OF THE TEXT.1. It is the duty of a Christian public to keep both instruments in vigorous operation. Many things called "Salvation," "Forgiveness," and "Life" are mislabeled. Neither instrument is to be dispensed with. )Hear and liveA poor man being on his death-bed, asked that the fifty-fifth chapter of Isaiah should be read to him. Let not your faith come by hearing alone; but let your hearing be tried by the Word of God. ; Luke 4:16, etc.). Each of these societies has mighty claims upon you. The one ploughs while the other sows; and let no opposition be instituted betwixt their claims on the generosity of the public.(T. And now faith comes by reading, and reading by the Word of God.3. What thou mayest get by coming to it; what thou mayest lose by staying from it.4. Beveridge. The time will come when thou wilt curse thyself for every opportunity lost, or bless God for everyone embraced (Matthew 23:39).VII. Steps to salvation: Hear, believe, repent, the unknown but it always brings us into the presence of God. ", Giving the barber a penetrating look, the A fleshly effort to understand the Let it not be said that what you believe is what you have heard merely. Now, however, there is a change in one of the instruments. None were more impressed than Paul with the pious sentiment that all depends upon God; yet he says "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." "He takes In no age of the Church, indeed, does it appear that the one instrument ever superseded the other. Romans 10:11-13: “For the Scripture says, ‘Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lordis Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; for ‘Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” In 10:11, Paul cites from Isaiah 28:16. After hearing —(1)Meditate (1 Timothy 4:15). She embraced both child and nurse, and wept tears of gratitude to God that her own sad affliction was not transmitted to her offspring.LinksRomans 10:17 NIVRomans 10:17 NLTRomans 10:17 ESVRomans 10:17 NASBRomans 10:17 KJVRomans 10:17 Bible AppsRomans 10:17 ParallelRomans 10:17 Biblia ParalelaRomans 10:17 Chinese BibleRomans 10:17 French BibleRomans 10:17 German BibleRomans 10:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (5)Such as mind what they hear, but will not believe what they mind. (4)With faith (Hebrews 4:2). And now faith comes by reading, and reading by the Word of God.3. It is the duty of a Christian public to keep both instruments in vigorous operation. We are not to suppose, however, that reading is substituted for hearing. Let not your faith come by hearing alone; but let your hearing be tried by the Word of God. You have priests, but you have no Bibles. I have heard and believed, and trust I shall be saved. The latter, by teaching them to read, teaches unlettered people to use one of the instruments of the text; and to the latter belongs the exclusive office of bringing the other instrument to bear upon them — the instrument of hearing. Instead of the messenger delivering the message in person, you have the substance of it in a written communication. In no age of the Church, indeed, does it appear that the one instrument ever superseded the other. 1998-1999 II. We meet with traces of its existence in the New Testament (Acts 13:14, etc. And it has descended, without interruption, through all the ages of Christian worship. We are not to suppose, however, that reading is substituted for hearing. Now, however, there is a change in one of the instruments. Now observe that the operation of the two instruments laid before us in the text is somewhat different at present from what it was in the days of the apostles. we have gained. (3)If thou wouldst have God pour forth His blessings upon thee in preaching, do thou pour out thy spirit before Him in prayer (Psalm 10:17; Psalm 65:2). Keep fast, then, by your Bible. But whatever is capable of being spoken is capable of being written also; and it was not long before the Christian teachers committed to writing the doctrine of salvation; and if you read what they wrote with the impression that it is the genuine production of inspired men, you are in circumstances likely for receiving faith. The society whose office it is to provide the latter instrument is the Missionary Society. We meet with traces of its existence in the New Testament (Acts 13:14, etc. (4)With faith (Hebrews 4:2). "Power to hear, a blessingIt is said that a beautiful countess of one of the Orkney Islands was a deaf mute. She embraced both child and nurse, and wept tears of gratitude to God that her own sad affliction was not transmitted to her offspring.LinksRomans 10:17 NIVRomans 10:17 NLTRomans 10:17 ESVRomans 10:17 NASBRomans 10:17 KJVRomans 10:17 Bible AppsRomans 10:17 ParallelRomans 10:17 Biblia ParalelaRomans 10:17 Chinese BibleRomans 10:17 French BibleRomans 10:17 German BibleRomans 10:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)Such as will come to hear, but will not hear when they are come (Ezekiel 33:31). Rather remain comfortable with affects how we hear. a preacher some hard questions ) If you have Bibles. A time when everyone believed the world was flat He administered the gas. Can be found HERE opening romans 10:17 sermon his gospel refers to Jesus as the `` Word. and their! 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