What does "all who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13) mean?
What does "all who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13) mean? Rom 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. For This passage quotes Joel 2:32 and attributes it to the Lord Jesus. The exaltation of Christ through His resurrection exemplifies His sovereignty in offering salvation; He extends it to everyone. Salvation is attainable solely through Him. This serves as scriptural evidence of God's all-encompassing mercy. whosoever shall call The word “whoever” is understood as (Greek—“all”). Salvation is available to all. Here, "calls" signify a petition of need; it represents a self-humbling before the LORD. We are insufficient to meet the criteria for salvation. In this context, calling is tantamount to believing in all that God has pledged to us. We rely on His nature to fulfill His promises. Acts 2:21, And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. upon the name of ...