Romans 10:9,10

[Revmitchell]

What is the nature of salvation spoken by paul in this verse?

 

[Jarthur001]

What is the nature of salvation spoken by paul in this verse?

Hello Mitchell,

It means..being right in Gods eyes..through faith in the gospel of God because of what Christ has done.

The context starts in verse 5. Paul contrast the Law and works in verse 5 with faith in the verse that follow.

5For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

In you verses the order is changed from "confess, believe in verse 9 to believe, confess in verse 10" showing that both are linked as one in righteousness. These would be in contrast to what is seen in verse 5 the law and works bring righteousness, which going by Romans 3 where we are told..we all sin and come short and Hebrews...where we are told sacrifice and burnt offerings offered under the law will NEVER take away sin grace is shown as the only hope in becoming right in Gods eyes.

6But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above

8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

9That 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.

10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

The main point is given in verse 4...

4For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth

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Confess...is to agree with the gospel, that in it is found the only way to become right in Gods eyes

and believe...or place all your trust in....or commit your life unto the gospel of God (Romans 1).