Romans 10:11-13 For the scripture said, Whoever believes on him shall not be ashamed.… The gospel is admirably adapted to meet the wants of man. At whatever time, in whatever place, and under whatever circumstances, it satisfies his inquiries respecting salvation and a future world. It recognises no differences — I. OF A NATIONAL KIND. The Jew and the Greek are on perfect equality as regards the gospel. Our Saviour says, "Go ye into all the world," etc. Thus the gospel cuts at the root of all national selfishness and animosity, and extends its blessings to all; for "God hath made of one blood all nations of the earth"; and the redeemed sing, "Worthy is the Lamb... who hath redeemed us out of all nations." II. OF A SOCIAL KIND. Great as are the differences of social condition amongst men, the gospel recognises none. The gospel says to the prince, "Believe," and if he believes he is saved; but if he does not he is damned, though he be a prince. It just says the same to the slave. The rich and the poor, the master and servant, must partake of salvation by the same faith in the Son of God. III. OF A DENOMINATIONAL KIND. The Independent and the Baptist, the Churchman and the Dissenter, each and all through Christ can be saved. The bigot in religion erects his little barrier, and having enclosed all within it who agree with him, excludes all others and regards them as outside the pale of salvation. The Lord Jesus Christ knocks down all such barriers, and standing on their ruins, proclaims salvation to each and to all who believe in His name. IV. OF A MENTAL KIND. The refined scholar, and the untutored boor; the man of acute intellect, and the one of dull apprehension, each and all through Jesus Christ can be saved. Paul was debtor both to the wise and to the unwise. Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor let the uninstructed despair. Christ offers the riches of His grace to all. V. OF A MORAL KIND. None are shut out from the blessings of the gospel on account of their bad character. (C. Hargreaves.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.WEB: For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed." |
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