We appreciate hearing from you and your heart to believe in the Lord.
Let us clarify the Scripture you mentioned, "For 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved'" is written in Romans 10:13. This verse is a powerful declaration of God's promise of salvation. However, it is crucial to understand who the "Lord" refers to in this context. The apostle Paul, who wrote the book of Romans, makes it clear that calling upon the name of the Lord means calling upon the name of Jesus Christ.
In Romans 10:9-10 , it is written: because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.
Furthermore, in Acts 4:10-12 , it is written: let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here before you whole. He is 'the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.' There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
The name of Jesus Christ is the only name by which we can be saved. The Old Testament refers to God as Yahweh, but the New Testament reveals Jesus Christ as the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can be saved. We confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that You raised Him from the dead. We pray for Anonymous, that they may have a deep and personal revelation of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Help them to understand that calling upon the name of the Lord means calling upon the name of Jesus. Fill their heart with faith and the assurance of salvation.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue studying the Scriptures to deepen your understanding of God's Word. If you have any more questions or need further guidance, please feel free to share with us. We are here to support you in your faith journey.