IF YOU BELIEVE IN CHRIST YOU WILL BE SAVED

PROCLAMATION

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”  Romans 10:9-10 (KJV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the believers in Rome.  In this chapter Paul states that the essence of the gospel is that whoever believes in Christ and confesses Him will be saved.  He begins the chapter saying that it is his heart’s desire that all of Israel might be saved.  He can testify that they have a zeal for God but do not know Him and have not submitted to His righteousness. (Romans 10:1-3)  Paul states that everyone who truly believes and calls on the name of The Lord will be saved. (Romans 10:9-13)  Unfortunately, not all who hear will believe. (Romans 10:16)  Faith comes by hearing The Word of God.  Israel heard but they did not obey. (Romans 10:18-21)

 

APPLICATION

We are saved by our faith by what we believe and not by what we do. (Ephesians 2:8)   Faith comes by first hearing The Word of God and then believing it. (Romans 10:17)  Salvation is not something that we work for or earn.  It is a gift from The Lord God (Ephesians 2:8-9) to those who believe.  It is not for those who give Him lip service.  It is only for those who sincerely and truly believe. (Romans 10:9)  God can see our heart and He knows our intentions. (Luke 16:15)