How Shall They Hear the Word of God is a modern mission hymn by Michael Arnold Perry built around the chain of proclamation in Romans 10:14–17.
Hymns Based on Romans 10:17
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Romans 10:17
"So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
— Romans 10:17
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Faith, Salvation, Grace, Holy Spirit, Evangelism. Many worship songs connected to Romans 10:17 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Faith
- Salvation
- Grace
- Holy Spirit
- Evangelism
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace
Reflection Hymn
How Shall They Hear the Word of God
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Romans 10:17
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Sermon Faith
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Response Hymn I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace
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Reflection Hymn How Shall They Hear the Word of God
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Closing Hymn I Know Whom I Have Believed
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace,” more commonly known by the refrain title “I Know Whom I Have Believed,” is a gospel hymn built around a deliberate contrast between mystery and assurance.
I Know Whom I Have Believed is a gospel hymn of assurance built around a deliberate contrast between limited human understanding and confident personal trust in Christ.
Whether the Word Be Preached or Read is a late Charles Wesley hymn about the difference between merely encountering biblical words and receiving God’s Word in living faith.
“Wonderful Words of Life” is a gospel song about receiving and proclaiming the life-giving message of Christ.