**The specific scripture is clear and the intention is to inform those who are not saved about how to obtain salvation.**
You are using one verse, and not taking the epistle as a whole. Context is your friend. Romans was written to those called to be saints. Say it ain’t so, and defy the scriptures. The epistle of Romans gives testamony to how they were saved:
“But God be thanked, that ye were” (past tense) “the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed” (past tense) “from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered” (past tense) “you. Being THEN” (past tense) “made free from sin, ye became” (past tense) “the servants of righteousness”. Rms 6:17,18
Romans 10 DOES talk about people being saved in a present and future tense form; but it also DETAILS the believing unto righteousness is accomplished by HEARING a preacher (witness) sent from God. The first was Peter, and after he preached Jesus Christ, he said to the hungry souls: “Repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost”. (Acts 2:38) Three very distinct steps in the conversion instructions. It’s very plain, very simple.
Is the following your interpretation?... “Repent for remission of sins, and in the name of Jesus, be baptized with the Holy Ghost.” If so, you have reduced it to two distinct steps, that disagrees with the Word.
I can continue this discussion, although it may be a while, since this truck driver’s 34 hr restart will happen shortly, and I will be rolling.
“Romans was written to those called to be saints.”
And that is every one who believes!
“Romans 10:3,4, -
“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”
“The first was Peter, and after he preached Jesus Christ, he said to the hungry souls: “Repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost”. (Acts 2:38) Three very distinct steps in the conversion instructions. It’s very plain, very simple.”
And later, as I pointed out previously, Peter corrected himself:
Act 11:16 -
“Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.”