Romans 9:33
French (La Bible expliquée)
dont parle l'Écriture: « Voyez, je pose en Sion une pierre qui fait trébucher, un rocher qui fait tomber. Mais celui qui croit en lui ne sera pas déçu. » La majeure partie du peuple d'Israël cherchait la perfection et le salut dans la multiplicité et la minutie des actions bonnes. Préoccupé surtout par la place accordée aux commandements, Israël n'a pas atteint le but qu'il se fixait. C'est toute l'ambiguïté de la loi de Moïse: qui veut l'observer doit l'observer dans son entier, ce qui est humainement impossible (Gal 3.10). Croire en Jésus-Christ, ce n'est pas se conformer à une liste d'obligations. La foi concerne l'existence tout entière. Jésus-Christ est comme un rocher sur lequel on peut fonder sa vie. Sur ce rocher la majeure partie d'Israël a trébuché (És 28.16), tandis que des personnes venant de nations non juives ont été agréables à Dieu par leur foi.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that God will put a stumbling block in Zion, which is Jerusalem, but anyone who believes in Him won't feel ashamed. Paul writes this to show the importance of faith in Christ.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're walking on a path and there's a big rock in your way. If you try to walk around it or ignore it, you might fall. But if you step on that rock because you know it's safe, you'll keep going without falling down. That rock is like Jesus - He can be hard for some people, but those who trust Him won't stumble.
Historical Background
The Apostle Paul wrote this to the church in Rome around AD 57-58. This letter was meant to explain how faith in Christ fits into God's plan for both Jews and Gentiles. In the first-century Jewish culture, Zion (Jerusalem) was seen as a sacred place.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you're in a new school where everyone seems to have it all together. You might feel out of place or scared that others will judge you if they know about your faith. But this verse reminds us that trusting Jesus is what truly matters, and we won't be ashamed when we let Him guide our steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'stumblingstone' mentioned in this verse?
The 'stumblingstone' refers to something that causes people to fall. In this context, it symbolizes how some might reject Christ, making Him a stumbling block for them.
Who wrote Romans 9:33 and when?
The Apostle Paul wrote Romans around AD 57-58. He was addressing the church in Rome to explain key aspects of Christian faith.
What is the significance of 'Sion' in this verse?
Sion refers to Jerusalem, a central city for Jews and Christians alike. It symbolizes God's chosen place where His presence dwells and His promises are fulfilled.
How does faith relate to not being ashamed as mentioned here?
Faith in Christ means trusting Him completely, even when it seems difficult or others reject Him. This trust ensures that we won't be ashamed of our belief because it aligns us with God's promises.