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The Chain of Salvation
Commentators universally highlight Paul's logical sequence for how salvation reaches people. It begins with a preacher proclaiming the message. This leads to people hearing it, which makes belief possible. Finally, belief enables a person to genuinely call on the Lord for salvation. Several scholars note this establishes the essential 'machinery of salvation.'
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 10:14
18th Century
Theologian
The apostle here refers to an objection that might be raised against his argument, beginning with the question, How then shall they call on him…
AT Robertson
On Romans 10:14
How then shall they call? (πως ουν επικαλεσωνται?). Deliberative subjunctive (first aorist middle) of επικαλεομα (see verses 12,13…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 10:14
19th Century
Bishop
Thus there is a distinct order—belief, confession, invocation. But before either the last or the first of these steps is taken the gospel must be p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 10:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? ([Refer…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 10:14
Paul now turns from the responsibility of the seeker after salvation to emphasize the role that believers have in God’s plan for reaching the lost.…
John Calvin
On Romans 10:14
16th Century
Theologian
I will not engage the reader long in reciting and disproving the opinions of others. Let everyone have his own view, and let me be allowed to bring…
John Gill
On Romans 10:14
17th Century
Pastor
How then shall they call on him in whom they, have not
believed ?
The apostle having …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 10:12–17
17th Century
Minister
There is not one God for the Jews who is more kind, and another for the Gentiles who is less kind; the Lord is a Father to all people. The promise …