6. But the way to do what God requires must begin by having faith in him. Scripture says, "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will go up into heaven?' " (Deuteronomy 30:12) That means to go up into heaven and bring Christ down.
7. "And do not say, 'Who will go down into the grave?' " (Deuteronomy 30:13) That means to bring Christ up from the dead.
8. But what does it say? "The word is near you. It's in your mouth and in your heart." (Deuteronomy 30:14) That means the word we are preaching. You must put your faith in it.
9. Say with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord." Believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead. Then you will be saved.
10. With your heart you believe and are made right with God. With your mouth you say that Jesus is Lord. And so you are saved.
11. Scripture says, "The one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." (Isaiah 28:16)
12. There is no difference between those who are Jews and those who are not. The same Lord is Lord of all. He richly blesses everyone who calls on him.
13. Scripture says, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Joel 2:32)
14. How can they call on him unless they believe in him? How can they believe in him unless they hear about him? How can they hear about him unless someone preaches to them?
15. And how can anyone preach without being sent? It is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" (Isaiah 52:7)