The Chapel at Fishhawk
Ignorant Passion // Romans 10:1-4
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1. The Spiritual Grief Behind the Gospel (v.1)
Paul isn’t writing as a cold theologian. He’s a wounded intercessor. His tears are prophetic. He sees more than meets the eye.
“We do not wrestle against flesh and blood…” Ephesians 6:12
Israel’s rejection of Christ is not merely cultural or intellectual — it’s spiritually influenced. Behind the curtain of human stubbornness are principalities of pride, whispering:
• “You can do this yourself.”
• “You’re not as bad as them.”
• “Grace is a crutch for the weak.”
2. Zeal Can Be Bad (v.2)
Paul says, “They have zeal, but not according to knowledge.” Zeal is not neutral. It can be hijacked by hell.
“Now the serpent was more crafty…” - Genesis 3:1
The first temptation was not pleasure but pride. “You will be like God.”
That same lie echoes in religious hearts today:
“Be better. Be enough. Be your own Savior.”
“In later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons…” - 1 Timothy 4:1
Legalism, at its core, is a demonic doctrine dressed in Sunday clothes.
3. Self-Righteousness: A Stronghold, Not Just a Sin (v.3)
“They sought to establish their own…”
This is not just a bad strategy. It is a stronghold — a spiritual fortress of human effort and pride.
“The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.”
- 2 Corinthians 10:4
This is the Tower of Babel all over again:
“Let us build something that reaches heaven.”
And God says: You don’t build your way to me. I come down to you.
4. Christ Is the End of the Law — and the Beginning of the Battle Won (v.4)
“Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.”
You don’t fight your way into righteousness. Jesus fought for you — and won.
On the cross, He crushed the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15).
He disarmed rulers and authorities and put them to open shame (Colossians 2:15).
He broke the spell of self-salvation.
The law exposes your need. Jesus fills it.
The devil accuses. Jesus covers.
Religion enslaves. Jesus frees.
1. The Spiritual Grief Behind the Gospel (v.1)
Paul isn’t writing as a cold theologian. He’s a wounded intercessor. His tears are prophetic. He sees more than meets the eye.
“We do not wrestle against flesh and blood…” Ephesians 6:12
Israel’s rejection of Christ is not merely cultural or intellectual — it’s spiritually influenced. Behind the curtain of human stubbornness are principalities of pride, whispering:
• “You can do this yourself.”
• “You’re not as bad as them.”
• “Grace is a crutch for the weak.”
2. Zeal Can Be Bad (v.2)
Paul says, “They have zeal, but not according to knowledge.” Zeal is not neutral. It can be hijacked by hell.
“Now the serpent was more crafty…” - Genesis 3:1
The first temptation was not pleasure but pride. “You will be like God.”
That same lie echoes in religious hearts today:
“Be better. Be enough. Be your own Savior.”
“In later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons…” - 1 Timothy 4:1
Legalism, at its core, is a demonic doctrine dressed in Sunday clothes.
3. Self-Righteousness: A Stronghold, Not Just a Sin (v.3)
“They sought to establish their own…”
This is not just a bad strategy. It is a stronghold — a spiritual fortress of human effort and pride.
“The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.”
- 2 Corinthians 10:4
This is the Tower of Babel all over again:
“Let us build something that reaches heaven.”
And God says: You don’t build your way to me. I come down to you.
4. Christ Is the End of the Law — and the Beginning of the Battle Won (v.4)
“Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.”
You don’t fight your way into righteousness. Jesus fought for you — and won.
On the cross, He crushed the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15).
He disarmed rulers and authorities and put them to open shame (Colossians 2:15).
He broke the spell of self-salvation.
The law exposes your need. Jesus fills it.
The devil accuses. Jesus covers.
Religion enslaves. Jesus frees.