Romans 10:14

"For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”"

Key Reflection

In the first-century Jewish context, calling upon the name of the Lord was a solemn act associated with seeking divine favor and salvation. The phrase "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:14) would have resonated deeply within this cultural framework, emphasizing that genuine faith and invocation of God’s name led to salvation. This concept drew upon traditional Jewish beliefs but was expanded by Paul to include Gentiles as well, highlighting the inclusive nature of God's grace in Christ.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 14. How then shall they call, etc. The apostle here adverts to an objection which might be urged to his argument. His doctrine was, that faith in Christ was essential to justification and salvation; and that this was needful for all; and that, without this, man must perish. The objection was, that they could not call on him in whom they had not believed; that they could not believe in him of whom they had not heard; and that this was arranged by God himself; so that a large part of the world was destitute of the gospel and in fact did not believe, Ro 10:16,17.

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