January 16, 2024
Salvation

Reading

Romans 10:9-13 - If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, 'Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.' For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Summary

This passage from Romans 10 outlines how salvation is available to all who believe in Jesus. It explains that we are saved by declaring with our mouth that "Jesus is Lord" and believing in our heart that God raised Him from the dead. It says that with our heart we believe and are justified, and with our mouth we profess our faith and are saved. The Scripture says that anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, as the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him. For "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Reflection

This passage is so encouraging, as it reminds us that salvation is available to all through faith in Jesus alone. We don't have to establish our own righteousness or work our way to heaven. God graciously provides a way for us to be saved through what Jesus accomplished on the cross and in His resurrection. All we must do is believe in our heart and confess with our mouth. I'm reminded that God wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. He doesn't show favoritism or have a chosen few. Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. This salvation is a free gift, not based on our works or background, but on Christ's work alone. How I praise God that He has made a way for all to be saved through faith in His Son!

Prayer

Father, thank You for the wonderful gift of salvation that is available to all through faith in Jesus. I pray that many more will come to put their trust in Christ as their Lord and Savior. May Your Spirit work in the hearts of those who don't yet know You, drawing them to faith. Help me to boldly share the good news with others so that they too can experience Your gift of eternal life. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Through faith in Christ alone, salvation calls both heart and voice; All people of every land find refuge in God's saving choice.


Through faith in Christ alone, salvation calls both heart and voice;
All people of every land find refuge in God's saving choice.

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