Romans 10:10

For with the heart, &c. The "for" introduces a further explanation; in which the special workings of belief and confession are noticed.

man believeth Lit. it is believed; "belief is exercised." So just below, it is confessed.

righteousness i.e., practically, Justification. See last note but two.

unto salvation i.e. final salvation; the "end of our faith, even the salvation of our souls." (1 Peter 1:9.) The "confession with the mouth" represents in fact the whole process by which the Christian, in his life on earth, owns and obeys Christ as his Lord; refuses to "deny Him" in the evil world. It thus stands here for the "narrow path" along which the justified move to their promised and assured home. Faith indeed "saves:" the Christian, in every sense, "lives by faithin the Son of God" (Galatians 2:20). But his "life" is manifestedin obedience, which alone (whatever be the influence which leads him to it and keeps him in it) is the path to heaven. See Ephesians 2:8-10.