FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 15:10–11: And again he says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!” And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!”
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
A progression of thought can be traced through the four quotations. In the first, David praised God among the Gentiles (Rom. 15:9); in the second, Moses exhorted the Gentiles, Rejoice … with His people (v. 10); in the third the psalmist commanded the Gentiles to praise the Lord (v. 11; cf. v. 7); and in the fourth, Isaiah predicted that the Gentiles will live under the rule of the Root of Jesse (the Messiah) and they will hope in Him (v. 12). The Old Testament never presented the Gentiles as “heirs together with Israel, members together … in the promise in Christ Jesus” (Eph. 3:6), but it certainly did see them as receiving blessing from God’s fulfilling His covenantal promises to His people Israel. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
If you are looking for a reason to Rejoice in Him – Read Psalm 103:1-5
If you are looking for a reason to Praise Him – Read Psalm 100:4-5
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
The world gives us every reason to be depressed, but God gives us every reason to rejoice. It is your choice. Be blessed or be bitter.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Lord, thank You for loving me, when I was so unlovable.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary.
