6 But 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:) 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 8 But 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; 9 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. (Romans 10:6-9 KJV)
Commentary
Romans 10:6-9 addresses the significance of faith and salvation. In these verses, the apostle Paul explains that righteousness is not obtained through adherence to the law, but rather through faith in Jesus Christ. He quotes from the Old Testament, emphasizing that the word of God is near and accessible to all. Paul further emphasizes the importance of confessing with one’s mouth and believing in one’s heart in order to be saved.
Roman 10:6-9 is one of the verses of the Scriptures that emphasize that it is necessary for everyone who converts to Christianity to say the sinner’s prayer in the presence of witnesses. This passage highlights the central theme of salvation through faith in Christ, rather than through works or adherence to the law.