Direct answer: The phrase “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13) expresses that salvation comes to all who turn to the Lord in faith, trusting in Jesus as God and Savior. In the broader biblical context, it ties to Joel’s prophecy quoted in Romans and emphasizes faith, repentance, and confession as the means by which one is rescued from sin and reconciled to God, regardless of Jewish or Gentile background. Context and nuances

• Meaning of “calling on the name of the Lord”: In Romans 10, this phrase denotes turning to Christ in faith—trusting Him for salvation and acknowledging Him as Lord. It is not merely an audible utterance but language of heart-faith and reliance on Jesus’ work for forgiveness and eternal life.
• Connection to faith and proclamation: Paul links calling on the Lord with belief in the gospel (Romans 10:9–10). Belief in Jesus’ death and resurrection leads to confession that Jesus is Lord, which accompanies salvation.
• Old Testament resonance: The quotation from Joel 2:32 anchors the promise in God’s faithfulness to redeem those who seek Him, highlighting continuity between Israel and the nations.
• Inclusive scope: The verse explicitly declares that salvation is available to “everyone,” indicating a universal scope beyond ethnic boundaries.

Practical takeaway for study

• If you’re studying this passage, consider how faith, confession, and reliance on Christ interrelate in salvation.
• Compare translations to see how “calling on the name of the Lord” is rendered and how that affects nuance (e.g., emphasis on faith, prayer, or proclamation).
• Explore parallel Scripture (e.g., Acts 2:21; Joel 2:32) to see how this theme recurs in the New Testament.

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