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Romans 10:14-17
How the Gospel Reaches People
Paul sets out a practical chain—belief requires hearing, hearing requires a preacher, and preaching requires being sent (vv.14–15,17)—a passage read both as a missionary mandate and as part of debates about divine initiative in bringing people to faith.
Meaning in context
Paul sets out a practical chain—belief requires hearing, hearing requires a preacher, and preaching requires being sent (vv.14–15,17)—a passage read both as a missionary mandate and as part of debates about divine initiative in bringing people to faith.
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Romans 10:14-17
How the Gospel Reaches People
Paul sets out a practical chain—belief requires hearing, hearing requires a preacher, and preaching requires being sent (vv.14–15,17)—a passage read both as a missionary mandate and as part of debates about divine initiative in bringing people to faith.
Movement
The gospel announced to Rome
Artifact
Imperial capital and gospel letter
Biblical Timeline
Apostolic Age
Apostolic Age
CreationNew creation
Apostles
Romans context: AD 33 - AD 100
Biblical Timeline
Apostolic Age
Romans context
Apostolic Age / AD 33 - AD 100
CreationNew creation
Romans context is set in the apostolic age, where The early church and the writing of the New Testament.
Scripture Text
Romans 10:14-17
4 verses
Thesis
What this passage is saying
Paul sets out a practical chain—belief requires hearing, hearing requires a preacher, and preaching requires being sent (vv.14–15,17)—a passage read both as a missionary mandate and as part of debates about divine initiative in bringing people to faith.