What happensPermalink
Paul explains that salvation is not achieved by obeying the law—because no one can fully keep it—but by believing in Jesus. If anyone confesses Jesus as Lord and believes that God raised Him from the dead, they will be saved. There is no distinction between Jew and Gentile. Paul then asks: how can people believe without hearing? And how will they hear unless someone is sent? The message has gone out, even to the Gentiles, but Israel has not believed.
Why it mattersPermalink
Paul uses the Old Testament to show both the accessibility of the gospel (Deuteronomy 30, Isaiah 52) and Israel’s rejection despite hearing it (Isaiah 53, Psalm 19). Still, God’s invitation stands: all who call on Him—Jew or Gentile—will be saved.
Key versePermalink
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”