Trinity/After Pentecost · The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
Romans 9:30-10:4
Righteousness by Faith, Not by Works of the Law
August 9, 2026
Overview & Insights
"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." (Romans 10:4)
Paul explains that Gentiles attained a righteousness that comes by faith while Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, stumbled over the stone God laid in Zion. He testifies to his longing for Israel's salvation and their zeal that is not according to knowledge of God's righteousness.
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Commentary
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Romans Chapter 9 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the stumbling stone and righteousness by faith.
Romans 9:30 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentators on Israel's pursuit of the law and the Gentiles who attained righteousness by faith.
Romans 9, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on the stumbling stone and Israel's zeal without knowledge.
Romans 9 Resources Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies, cross references, and commentaries worked through the close of Romans 9.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Romans Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Romans, its argument, and Paul's concern for Israel.
Overview: Romans (Chapters 1-4) BibleProject
An animated overview of Romans that frames Paul's argument about faith, law, and righteousness.
Romans 9:30 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for righteousness, faith, and stumbling stone.
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