Romans 10:10

"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

Key Reflection

This verse encapsulates the dual requirement of confession and belief. Confessing "Jesus is Lord" publicly declares one’s allegiance, while believing in his resurrection from the heart acknowledges his divine authority and power, both essential for salvation according to Paul.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. For with the heart. Not with the understanding merely, but with such a faith as shall be sincere, and shall influence the life. There can be no other genuine faith than that which influences the whole mind. Believeth unto righteousness. Believes so that justification is obtained. (Stuart.) In God's plan of justifying men, this is the way by which we may be declared just or righteous in his sight. The moment a sinner believes, therefore, he is justified; his sins are pardoned; and he is introduced into the favour of God. No man can be justified without this; for this is God's plan, and he will not depart from it. With the mouth confession is made, etc.

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