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“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.” Romans 10:12. September 13, 2009. “All have sinned”. Acts 8:18ff Rom. 3:23. God is not a respecter of persons. Rom. 10:12 Acts 10:34-36 Rom. 1:16 Rom. 10:12-12.
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“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.”Romans 10:12 September 13, 2009
“All have sinned” • Acts 8:18ff • Rom. 3:23
God is not a respecter of persons • Rom. 10:12 • Acts 10:34-36 • Rom. 1:16 • Rom. 10:12-12
Prophecy of God • Joel 2:28-32 • Jn. 7:39
Prophecy fulfilled • Acts 2:14-41
Definition • Thayers’ Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament defines “calling on the name of” as the Greek word epikaleomai • (ep-ee-kal-eh-om-ahee) means to invoke someone to help, to appeal unto
Appealing to the authorityHeb. 2:10ff • Jesus’ power to perform miracles • Lk.4:33-37 • Jesus is seated at the right hand of God • Eph.1:17ff • Jesus is Lord of lords • Rev.17:14 • His name is above all names • Phil.2:9-12
Calling on the name of the Lord (not by prayer only) • Jer.29:11-13 • Rom.10:10,14 • Mt.5:8
Example of one calling on the name of the Lord • Apostle Paul • Acts 22:4,6-16
Hear (Heb.2:3) Believe (Lk.18:9-13) Confess (Acts 8:37) Repent (Acts 2:38) Be baptized (1 Cor.6:9-11) Stay faithful (Rev.2:10)
Conclusion • Only a remnant will be saved (Rom.9:27) • Call on the name of the Lord • Be buried into baptism with him (Rom.6:4) • Putting on Christ (Gal.3:27)