Romans 10:14

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

ولكِنْ كيفَ يَدعونَهُ وما آمَنوا بِه؟ وكيفَ يُؤمِنونَ وما سَمِعوا بِه؟ بَلْ كيفَ يَسمَعونَ بِه وما بَشّرَهُم أحَدٌ؟

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Romans explains that people cannot call on God if they don't believe in Him, and they can't believe without hearing about Him first. The key message is the need for preaching to spread the word of God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you want to invite a friend to your birthday party but you've never met them. You'd need someone to tell them about it first so they know to come, right? In this verse, Paul says that people can't join in with God if they don't know about Him, and the only way they find out is when others share the good news.

Historical Background

The Apostle Paul wrote Romans around AD 57-58 to encourage Christians in Rome. This letter emphasizes the role of faith and grace in salvation and addresses how Jews and Gentiles can come together as one body in Christ.

Living It Out Today

Today, we see this principle in action when people share their faith with others. For instance, a workplace colleague might not know about Jesus because no one has told them. A simple conversation could be the first step to helping them believe.

Topics

• faith
• salvation
• evangelism
• preaching
• belief
• missionary work

Related Verses

• Acts 8:35
• John 17:20
• Isaiah 52:7
• Mark 16:15
• Matthew 28:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is hearing important in this verse?

Hearing is crucial because it's the first step to believing. Without someone telling others about God, they won't have a chance to believe or call on Him.

How does Romans 10:14 relate to Acts 8:35?

Both verses highlight the importance of preaching and sharing the message with those who haven't heard it yet. In Acts, Philip explains Jesus' role in salvation to an Ethiopian.

What is meant by 'preacher' in this verse?

A preacher refers to anyone who shares the good news of God's love and salvation with others, not just formal religious leaders. It can be any believer sharing their faith.

How does Romans 10:14 connect to John 17:20?

John 17:20 shows Jesus praying for the unity and mission of believers, similar to how Romans 10:14 emphasizes the importance of sharing faith to bring others into the fold.