Romans 10

"Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved" (v13). This promise didn't first appear in the New Testament; Paul was quoting the prophet Joel. Joel talked about the God who is "gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness" (2:13). Jesus was God in the flesh, expressing that lovingkindness by living and dying for humans. The surprising news Paul shared was that "whoever" believed, Jew or Gentile alike, could experience God's great compassion.

Our God is "abounding in riches for all who call upon Him" (v12). He overflows with love and mercy for those who will believe.