for “WHOEVER WILL CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.”

-Romans 10: 13

Romans 10:13 is one of my favorite verses. One that I have quoted often over the years. It is the verse that gives me hope for every man, woman and child. It is the verse that gave me hope for the salvation of my children and grandchildren. It is the verse that confirms to me that God, in sending His Son, expresses His boundless love for a world of sinners. It is the verse that tells me, "He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also those of the whole world.” That He “desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” That He takes "no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live." Romans 10:13 is the verse that has given me the desire and conviction to share the gospel with great confidence in the grace and mercy of the One who "is indeed the Savior of the world.” The Lord is "not wishing for any to perish," and that includes you because no matter who you are, you are among the whosoever wills. Be encouraged!

Scripture References: Romans 10: 13; 1 John 2: 2; 1 Timothy 2: 5; Ezekiel 33: 11; John 4: 42; 2 Peter 3: 9