Romans 10:10
Romans 10:10
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Belief in the heart and confession with the mouth are central to the process of salvation. The passage emphasizes how salvation is a combination of internal conviction and external profession. It is not enough to simply believe in the heart without outwardly expressing that belief. True faith is manifested through our words and actions. When we believe in our hearts, we are aligning ourselves with the righteousness of God. But this belief must be publicly declared; confession is the outward expression of our inward faith. This act of confessing is not only about professing our faith before others but is a public proclamation that Jesus is Lord and that we trust in His work of salvation. Confession helps solidify our personal relationship with God and serves as a witness to the world that we have placed our trust in His saving grace. This verse teaches us that salvation is not just a private matter of belief; it is a declaration of God’s work in our lives. Our salvation is secured through both the inward belief and the outward confession, and through this, we experience the peace of knowing we are saved and reconciled to God.
Psalms 32:5
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
Psalms 38:18
For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
Luke 15:21
I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Psalms 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.