Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. – Romans 10:13
Today, many religions take the attitude that “there is no such thing as a free lunch” and place the responsibility for acquiring salvation, at least in part, on the individual seeking it. They teach that you must work to obtain a place in paradise…the more good works, the better the place. If that were the case, why did God send His only begotten Son to Earth… the glory of the Lord confined to this small body of a baby? It would seem a waste for Jesus to give up all the magnificence of Heaven to come to Earth if humanity could help in the salvation endeavor.
That is why Paul, in today’s verse, proclaims, along with the Old Testament prophet Joel, that salvation is available through faith… to “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord” (Joel 2:32). Jesus Christ was the sinless baby born of Mary. He grew up in a world where He would know your trials, know your desires, and know the pressures of your life. He was the God-Man who took the punishment for your sins upon Himself, satisfying the debt in a way nothing else could.
Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. “If you confess with your heart that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved” (Romans 10:9-10).
The simple way of salvation is hard for many to accept… but it is the only way. It is God’s message of grace and hope. Faith transcends any limitation of self-effort. Pray that this message permeates the hearts of men and women this Christmas season.
Today’s Verse: Romans 10:13
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 10:5-13
5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. 6 But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
