Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 10:11
‘For the scripture says, “Whoever believes on him will not be put to shame”.’ The Scriptures confirm this need for faith, for they declare, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame” (Isaiah 28:16), and in context this is referring to belief in the foundation stone, the precious cornerstone, a reference to the Messiah (see Romans 9:33 above). So what he is asking of the Jews is found in their own Scriptures, and they can be sure that if they respond to the Messiah they will have no... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 10:5-13
The Righteousness Which Is Of The Law Is Compared With The Righteousness Which Is Of Faith, That Is, The Righteousness Which Results From Faith In The Messiah, And What He Has Done For Us Through His Death And Resurrection (10:5-13). In this third contrast between the righteousness which is of the Law and the righteousness which is of faith there is a contrast between the life obtainable through the Law, and the full salvation available through Christ. In it Paul cites Moses in order to define... read more