“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved..."
I am calling this verse from Romans “The Great Invitation” for obvious reasons. Following is what I found: “Whosoever will may come” is a theme that runs throughout the Bible, particularly in the four gospels. This is the message of Romans 10:13. The whole world, every race and all classes of people are offered the salvation that Jesus paid for on the cross The invitation is to the world, and we should honor it by going to the world. Further, this invitation says that “everyone who calls….” This presupposes that if we call on the name of the Lord, He will answer. The Bible is filled with God’s promise that if we call on Him, He will answer. This is wonderfully illustrated in the salvation of the thief on the cross. While they were dying, the thief called to Jesus: “Remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him: “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” He called and Jesus answered, just as He does with us. You should never hesitate to call on Jesus. If you need His salvation, you can call on Him, now, at this very moment He will hear you and answer you. The promise concludes with: “Everyone who calls “on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Not just any old name will do. It is the “name of the Lord.” The Lord referred to here is Jesus Christ. 1Timothy 2:5: “For there is one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all men…” Further, we are told in Ephesians 2:8, “For by grace through faith have you been saved.” When we call on the name of Lord Jesus Christ in faith, we will be saved. If we did not believe in Him we would not call on Him in the first place. What does it mean to be “saved”? It means to enter into a faith relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus becomes a part of our lives here and we will be with Him hereafter. The “Great Invitation” is for you, or for anyone to whom you may offer the invitation. Bro. Joe
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