If you declare. This shows the content of the message of faith that Paul preached. The duty of faith requires us to declare that Jesus is Lord (compare Acts 2:36-37). And believe in your heart. Paul here emphasizes faith in the Resurrection! The whole gospel stands or falls on this one fact (compare 1 Corinthians 15:17). See also 1 Peter 3:21.

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Old Testament