CALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD CALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD?
What is the meaning of calling on the name of the Lord? Many assume that believing in Jesus and saying a form of a sinner's prayer constitutes, calling on the name of the Lord. The problem with that theory is none of the conversions under the New Covenant support that assumption. Not one time is anyone ever told to believe and say the sinner's prayer in order to be saved.
The apostle Peter on the Day of Pentecost quoted the prophet Joel, Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." (NKJV)
The apostle Peter preached the first gospel sermon under the New Covenant. Peter did not tell the 3000 converts to believe and say the sinner's prayer.
Peter preached the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. He preached Jesus as both Lord and Christ. When they heard this they asked Peter and the rest of the brethren what they should do?(Acts 2:22-37) Peter told them what to do. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.(NKJV)
How did the 3000 on the Day of Pentecost call on the name of the Lord and become saved? 1. They believed that Jesus was both Lord and Christ. 2. They believed that God raised Jesus from the grave. 3. They repented. Repentance is a change of heart. Repentance means to be converted so that God may forgive your sins. Repentance is to make the intellectual commitment to turn from sin and turn toward God. (Acts 3:19, Acts 2:38) 4. They were immersed in water (baptized) so that their sins could be forgiven.
How did the 3000 on the Day of Pentecost not call on the name of the Lord? 1. They did not say a sinner's prayer. 2. Not one person was asked to pray for forgiveness. 3. Not one single man was told to be baptized as a testimony of his faith. 4. No one was told that water baptism was a just an act of obedience. 5. No one was informed they were saved the very minute they believed. 6. Not one person was told that water baptism was not essential for the forgiveness of sins. 7. Not one person was told to be baptized so they could join a denominational church.
Jesus said he that believes and is baptized shall be saved. (Mark 16"16) Jesus did not say he who believes and says a sinner's prayer shall be saved.
YOU ARE INVITED TO READ MY BLOG POSTINGS ___Steve Finnell-a christian view Posted by Steve Finnell at 9:07 AM No comments:
but now tell me : what is the connection between my post (a masterpiece of hardcore/punk music history) and your answer?
I repeat,it's an interesting evangelic lesson,just don't do this in answer to my post.
I don't believe in any kind of religion,but I respect so much who believes and who can better his/her and others lives with religion and faith.
So,if your sense of respect (which I guess must be derived from your religion) is the same that Jesus has shown to his comrades and enemies,just show it to me without posting anything that has no relevance with my posts.
CALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD
RispondiEliminaCALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD?
What is the meaning of calling on the name of the Lord? Many assume that believing in Jesus and saying a form of a sinner's prayer constitutes, calling on the name of the Lord. The problem with that theory is none of the conversions under the New Covenant support that assumption. Not one time is anyone ever told to believe and say the sinner's prayer in order to be saved.
The apostle Peter on the Day of Pentecost quoted the prophet Joel, Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." (NKJV)
The apostle Peter preached the first gospel sermon under the New Covenant. Peter did not tell the 3000 converts to believe and say the sinner's prayer.
Peter preached the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. He preached Jesus as both Lord and Christ. When they heard this they asked Peter and the rest of the brethren what they should do?(Acts 2:22-37) Peter told them what to do. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.(NKJV)
How did the 3000 on the Day of Pentecost call on the name of the Lord and become saved?
1. They believed that Jesus was both Lord and Christ.
2. They believed that God raised Jesus from the grave.
3. They repented. Repentance is a change of heart. Repentance means to be converted so that God may forgive your sins. Repentance is to make the intellectual commitment to turn from sin and turn toward God. (Acts 3:19, Acts 2:38)
4. They were immersed in water (baptized) so that their sins could be forgiven.
How did the 3000 on the Day of Pentecost not call on the name of the Lord?
1. They did not say a sinner's prayer.
2. Not one person was asked to pray for forgiveness.
3. Not one single man was told to be baptized as a testimony of his faith.
4. No one was told that water baptism was a just an act of obedience.
5. No one was informed they were saved the very minute they believed.
6. Not one person was told that water baptism was not essential for the forgiveness of sins.
7. Not one person was told to be baptized so they could join a denominational church.
Jesus said he that believes and is baptized shall be saved. (Mark 16"16) Jesus did not say he who believes and says a sinner's prayer shall be saved.
YOU ARE INVITED TO READ MY BLOG POSTINGS ___Steve Finnell-a christian view
Posted by Steve Finnell at 9:07 AM No comments:
Nice and interesting evangelic lesson.
RispondiEliminabut now tell me : what is the connection between my post (a masterpiece of hardcore/punk music history) and your answer?
I repeat,it's an interesting evangelic lesson,just don't do this in answer to my post.
I don't believe in any kind of religion,but I respect so much who believes and who can better his/her and others lives with religion and faith.
So,if your sense of respect (which I guess must be derived from your religion) is the same that Jesus has shown to his comrades and enemies,just show it to me without posting anything that has no relevance with my posts.
thanks.