How does Romans 10:14 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? Key Texts Romans 10:14: “How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?” Matthew 28:19-20: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Shared Themes • Proclamation of the gospel • Discipleship rooted in hearing and believing truth • God-given authority and mandate to speak • Worldwide scope—“all nations” parallels “those who have not heard” Step-by-Step Flow of the Gospel 1. Sent ones go (Matthew 28:19; Romans 10:15). 2. They preach the message of Christ (Romans 10:14; Acts 1:8). 3. People hear (Romans 10:14). 4. Hearing produces faith (Romans 10:17). 5. Believers call on the Lord and are saved (Romans 10:13). 6. New believers are discipled, baptized, and taught obedience (Matthew 28:19-20). Our Role: Speaking, Sending, Disciple-Making • Romans 10:14 highlights the impossibility of faith without preaching; the Great Commission commands every disciple to ensure that preaching happens. • “Go” (Matthew 28:19) answers “How can they hear without someone to preach?” (Romans 10:14). • The task is both individual and corporate: some go, others send (Romans 10:15), all participate. Supporting Passages • Romans 1:16—The gospel is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes. • Isaiah 52:7—“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,” echoed in Romans 10:15. • 2 Corinthians 5:20—We are ambassadors for Christ, imploring others to be reconciled to God. • 1 Peter 3:15—Always be ready to give an answer for the hope that is in you. Practical Takeaways • The Great Commission supplies the command; Romans 10:14 supplies the logic—no proclamation, no salvation. • Every believer carries responsibility: pray, go, send, and speak so others can hear. • Confidence comes from Jesus’ promise of His presence (Matthew 28:20) and the power of the gospel itself (Romans 1:16). • Obedience means intentional engagement—crossing streets or oceans—to ensure that those who have not heard can hear, believe, and call on the name of the Lord. |
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