John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:11
For the Scripture saith ,.... Of this form of expression, or mode of speaking; see Gill on Romans 9:17 . The passage referred to is Isaiah 28:16 , cited before in Romans 9:33 ; the view with which it is produced is to prove the certain connection between faith and righteousness, and confession and salvation; or in other words, to observe that such who cordially believe in Christ, and make a sincere profession of their faith in him, shall be saved. There are some things somewhat... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:10
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness ,.... The apostle here explains the nature and use both of faith and confession; as true faith does not lie in the bare assent of the mind to the Gospel, or any truth contained in it, respecting the person and office of Christ, so neither does it lie, as not in the brain, so not in the tongue, but in the heart; it is not a notional knowledge of things to be believed; nor is it saying that a man believes; but it is heart work, a believing... read more