Romans 10:8 Meaning and Explanation
“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;”
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Read Full Chapter →The word of faith is not far off but near, already on the lips and in the heart of the one who hears it.
What Does Romans 10:8 Mean?
Having ruled out the far quests, Paul declares where the word actually is: near. Still echoing Deuteronomy, he says it is in your mouth and in your heart. Then he names it plainly, the word of faith that he and the apostles proclaim. The message is not hidden in the sky or the abyss; it has come right up to the listener.
Nearness is the great mercy of the gospel. God has placed His word within reach of mouth and heart, the very instruments by which we will respond. What is near can be received today. There is no waiting for a sign from heaven, no journey to undertake first. The word stands at the door of every life that hears it, asking only to be believed and confessed.
Romans 10:8 in the Original Language
rhema (ῥῆμα), 'word' -- a spoken, living word, the message as it is proclaimed and heard.
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What does Romans 10:8 mean?
The word of faith is not far off but near, already on the lips and in the heart of the one who hears it.