Call upon HIS name and be saved; Share the gospel Romans 10:8-13; 10:15

 Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. YES, YOU WERE BLESSED IN 2020 AND WILL BE IN 2021!  Look up for the LORD, not down in despair where the devil lives.

  So often we quote John 3:16, but I would like to reintroduce you to Romans chapter 10 and going to verse 8 through 13 we will, hopefully, experience a new awakening.  Then specially in verse 15. 

    First, let me tell you that when Paul entered a town he went straight to the synagogue to share the word.  Whether the Jews believed his message or not, he shared the word and then left then to discuss it. This leads into verse 8::

  Romans 10: 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim:

   In verse 9, the word has been in our (the Jews) mouth and now is the time to confess it. But we must believe it in where? Our heart!! If you look at verse 10 - believe and are justified. (Justified=just as if I never sinned). First, confess with our mouth.  As the last part of verse 9 -- A MUST:  that Jesus was raised up from the dead by God, aka, the RESURRECTION!!!!  Believe it or not, some seminaries do not teach the resurrection because "it may scare people away".  Huh???

 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

  Many believe to be a Christian is a hard process with lots of do's and don'ts.  It actually is very simple, believe in Him (Jesus) and be saved.  Also, in verse 12 the Bible says there is not a difference between Jews and Gentiles - therefore, anyone, yes ANYONE who calls upon the LORD may be saved.  

  Now, read verse 13 and take it to heart!!!!!

11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

  N  O  W       A   CALL TO ARMS!!!  Verse 15:

5 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”  

  Okay, let all this soak in.  Are YOU ready to be one who carries the word to the world around you?  If not, WHY NOT??   If so, go forth and if you need help or company call or email me.  I'll go with you. Love you all. Thanks for reading.

In Christ Love and Grace

Johnny