Romans 10:13 Context
The Book of Romans is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the Christians living in Rome. Scholars believe he wrote it from Corinth and had never visited Rome up to that point.
The main reason for the letter was to give the new believers there a clear understanding of the basics of the Christian faith, the gospel, and the Christian’s identity and responsibilities in Christ.
Romans 10:13 Jesus salvation promise
“Whoever calls on the name of the Lord” explanation
Romans 10:13 Meaning
This chapter of Romans begins with Paul sharing his heart for his own people—the Jews. This is a remarkable thing, considering how ruthlessly they’ve been persecuting him.
Paul commends them for their zeal for God but says they don’t know the true way to approach him. They believe it’s through righteousness, but it is in fact through faith.
Paul paints a wonderful word picture to help his readers understand, saying that it isn’t about us trying to “ascend to heaven” to bring Christ down.
No, he’s already here among us! This is a beautiful picture of God’s grace. It’s not our religious efforts or obedience that will bring us to God, but rather Christ’s efforts and obedience.
So what, then, separates those who are in a relationship with God and those who aren’t? Faith. The passage goes on to describe what this looks like.
In a nutshell, the kind of faith that saves is the kind of faith that asks to be saved.
This brings us to our key verse: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
How much faith does it take to be saved? Just enough to ask the Lord. This is a promise for everyone. This is indeed good news.
Romans 10:13 universal salvation message
Romans 10:13 Application
If you don’t already have a relationship with God, call on Christ today! But calling on the name of the Lord is not only for salvation. We who are in God’s family can continue to call on him for all our needs.
As verse 12 of this chapter says, “The same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him.” Continue calling on him daily and he will bless you richly.
“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.”