DCLM Daily Manna 2026: DCLM Daily Manna 29 January 2026: Salvation – Full & Free
Text: Romans 10:5–11 (KJV)
Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.” 6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’”[c] (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”
KEY VERSE: Romans 10:9–10
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
After Charles H. Spurgeon finished preaching a sermon on justification by grace, a man approached him and said, “Oh sir, I have been praying, and I do not think God will forgive me unless I do something to deserve it.” Spurgeon replied, “I tell you, sir, if you bring any of your deservings, you shall never have it.
God gives away His justification freely; and if you bring anything to pay for it, He will throw it back in your face and will not give His justification to you.”
This story clearly explains why many struggle with salvation. While damnation seems costly, salvation is entirely free. The problem lies in the mistaken mindset of many who believe they must first improve themselves before coming to God.
Scripture teaches otherwise. The passage under review makes it clear that faith in the vicarious sacrifice of Christ is the only remedy for humanity’s fallen state. His shed blood is sufficient—fully covering all sins and delivering from eternal judgment for everyone who comes in humility, renouncing self-righteousness and trusting in Him alone.
On the day of Pentecost, after Peter’s unrehearsed sermon, the crowd was convicted and cried out, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Similarly, the Philippian jailer, overwhelmed by God’s power, asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” The answer remains unchanged: salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, so that no one may boast.
Religious pride, like that of the Pharisees, often leads people to measure holiness by outward morality, despising others while living inwardly defeated by guilt and condemnation. Sin keeps humanity in bondage, and only genuine repentance and faith in Christ can bring true freedom.
Salvation cannot be purchased. It must be received. Stretch out the hand of faith and accept God’s gift—full and free.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Christ’s atonement is vast enough to cover every sinner who truly believes.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Daily Manna 29 January 2026
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