Bible verses for children
Faith grows through hearing the message.
Romans 10:17
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Hearing points to receiving the message about God’s saving work. People need an opportunity to understand what they are invited to trust. Reading, signing and other accessible communication can help share that message.
Ask someone to explain an unfamiliar part of the gospel in words you understand.
Talk about it
What would help you understand the message more clearly?
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Bible context & readings +
Romans 10:14–17 traces sending, proclaiming, hearing and believing. The focus is communicating good news, not excluding people who cannot hear sound or treating repeated noise as a way to manufacture faith.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help your good news be shared clearly and accessibly. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.