Disobedience to the Gospel: Click | View Series Romans 10:16—"But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, 'Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?'" Man is the same disobedient creature under all dispensations… When any receive the gospel it is a work of grace: "the arm of the Lord is revealed." But when they refuse it, it is their own sin: "they have not obeyed the gospel."

What Does It Mean to Obey the Gospel?

Obedience to the gospel is not mere hearing, crediting, liking, professing, or proclaiming; but a hearty obedience to its command. It claims:

1. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Renunciation of self-righteousness and confession of guilt.
3. Repentance and practical release of sin.
4. Discipleship under the Lord Jesus. This means obedience both to his teaching and his example.
5. Public confession of his name in his own way, namely, by baptism.

If you refuse to obey the gospel:

• Your hearts will harden to a deeper unbelief.
• Others will obtain the blessing which you refuse; and this will deepen your own condemnation (Rom. 10:19).
• You will die in your sins with your blood on your own heads.

Adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon notes.