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What does the Bible say about hearing the gospel?

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The Bible emphasizes the necessity of hearing the gospel for faith to arise, as faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.

The Bible teaches that hearing the gospel is foundational for salvation. Romans 10:13-17 explicitly states that one cannot call upon the Lord without first believing, and one cannot believe without hearing the message of Christ. This underscores the importance of preaching: 'How shall they hear without a preacher?' (Romans 10:14). Hence, the necessity of hearing is both an outward act and an inward response, as we must hear with a heart open to receiving God's truth. Proverbs 20:12 reminds us that true hearing and seeing are gifts from God, reinforcing that faith ultimately depends upon God's proclamation of His Word, which calls forth faith in the believers' hearts.
Scripture References: Romans 10:13-17, Proverbs 20:12, Isaiah 29:18-19, Luke 8:4-15, Romans 10:17, Luke 14:35, John 8:43, Matthew 11:15, Psalm 44:1, Acts 28:25-27, Isaiah 6:9-10, Matthew 13:10-16, John 8:43-47, Mark 7, Isaiah 55:3, Luke 8:8, Romans 10:14-17, Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:10-11, John 10:27, Matthew 13:18-23, John 19:8-11, Mark 4:24, John 5:25

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The Gospel Day
Wayne Boyd · Oct 2, 2016
Ears to Hear
Todd Nibert · Jan 25, 2012
Ears to Hear
Todd Nibert · Feb 19, 2012
When Men Hear
Tim James · Apr 5, 2023
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