Hear

“So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17

God’s Revealed Word Reveals Salvation

    Over the next five weeks, I want to write about each of the steps of the Gospel Plan of Salvation. I will contend that the Bible teaches not a single man will be saved outside obedience to the Gospel. Additionally, I will address some questions regarding such. The first thing one must do is hear the word. We often reference Romans 10:17 as I did above for this. For the origin of faith has no other source than hearing or reading the Word of God. This is where we come in contact with the God-breathed, inspired Word (cf 2 Tim 3:16). He has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness (cf. 2 Pet 1:3). When we hear the Gospel, we hear the truth that has the power to make man free (cf. John 8:32).

What about the Others?

What if they don't hear? This is a common question that is posed by members of the church and those outside of the brotherhood. The question most commonly comes out of a concern for lost peoples in far-to-reach areas, the unknown peoples outside of the known world. This, at face value, seems very difficult for most people. We want all to have a chance, and, if there is some lost tribe in the rain forest, we wonder how could that be possible? Might I point you to Romans 1:18-20 “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness; because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them. For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse.” Key in on those last words—without excuse. Men are capable of seeing that there is more than just what is before them. Men are capable of searching for the source. Moreover, the church is sent to bring that good news.

The Other’s do not Take Away Your Responsibility

I want to remind you that lost tribes have nothing to do with your responsibility to obey the Gospel. We all are called to hear. I want to encourage any of you who are not Christians to hear. Faith is a result of hearing the Word of God. Listen to the Scripture as God's plan for redeeming man is laid out. From Genesis to Revelation, God declares His love and desire to live in fellowship with the man He created in His image. He who has ears, let him hear.

Grace and Peace,

R.D. Beavers