Calling on the Name of the Lord

[FieryMethodist]

Originally Posted by Chateau d'If

Both Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:13 state that anyone who "calls" on the name of the Lord will be saved.

What does this mean?

By "calling" are we referring to mere vocalization, or must something else be attached to the plea for salvation to the name?

No, it is not saying a prayer. It is a belief in the heart (results in justification), and the oral confession, calling on the name of the Lord, that gets the conversion and assurance, shall be saved. The faith statement, calling on the name of the Lord, means you put your trust in the event of Christ's resurrection for your salvation.

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

I tried the "calling on the Name of the Lord" hoping to be saved. However, I always felt like there was something more to it than just calling on the Lord. When God led me to a UPC church to be baptized in the Name of Jesus, that is when I knew I had found Him.

Too bad so many UPC throw their converts away over non issues for salvation. I'd still be there right now if it weren't for the non-issues.

Originally Posted by Chateau d'If

So you felt like you needed to do something to save yourself?

I'm a charismatic United Methodist minister. I was introduced to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and tongues by a UPCI pastor. I did receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit and I spoke in tongues. Some in the Methodist church is getting it. When the UPC pastor tried to influence me to change from United Methodist to UPC, I disagree with the means of water baptism, the 'required' evidence of speaking in tongues, and I disagree with the standards of holiness, what to wear and not wear legalism.

However, I am absolutely convinced that we are saved by grace through faith without legalism. Yes, I preach Romans 10:13, ‘For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved’ for conversion as the only requirement for salvation. It is the moment you call upon the name of the Lord you SHALL BE SAVED.” I believe that just the faith statement, calling on the name of the Lord, is required for conversion, and I believe you do it without legalism, without being strict, without doctrinal conformity, without specific ritual procedures, without the ‘means’ of water baptism, and without speaking in tongues.

God Bless