Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth Romans 10:1-4

The Apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, will continue about Israel, and how he desires them to become saved. It’s pretty clear here in the context that Paul is addressing Israel, and I make this point because many will claim the Church has replaced Israel, but if thats the case , the three chapters of Romans (9,10,11) contextual wouldn’t make any sense. Paul wouldn’t have a desire for the Church to be saved, because they are already saved in Christ. The Apostle, an Israelite, is making a plead for Israel to come to Christ for salvation

Paul goes even one step forward to try and mediate for Israel “For I bear them record that they have zeal of God” Paul is trying to make the case, the Jews have passion and love for God, and they do, however nobody can come to the Father except through Jesus Christ (John 14:6) And this is the problem with all religions and cult groups, they will never truly know God until they know the true Risen Lord. There is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12) regardless of how much zeal and religion you have, you need to be Born Again (John 3:3)

“Being ignorant of Gods righteousness, seeking to establish their own righteousness” They don’t understand the grace of God, they don’t understand we are saved by grace through faith , it is not of ourselves (works, religion), it is a gift of God, not by works so anyone can boast (Ephesians 2:8-9) All false religions don’t understand we are saved by grace through faith in Christ and not of our own works, so the false religions continue to try and earn their salvation. They try to work their way into Heaven, and they will never achieve this, because we are wretched sinners in need of a Savior (Romans 3:23)

Jesus said “I have not come to abolish The Law, but fulfill” (Matthew 5:17) Jesus fulfilled all righteousness (Matthew 3:15) Its only through Christ we can be saved. While Israel tries to earn their salvation by “keeping The Law” they are actually condemning themselves, because nobody can “keep the Law” (Galatians 3:11) The Law has been fulfilled in Christ, our sins can only be atoned for by Christ , It Is Finished at the Cross of Christ (John 19:30) Glory to The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29) Amen!