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Explore the significance of invoking the name of the Lord for salvation through biblical teachings and instructions. Discover the relevance of adherence to His authority and the blessings of salvation obtained through belief, repentance, confession, and immersion.
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Acting On The Name Of The Lord AUTHORITY Part A – Salvation
The “Name Of The Lord” • A Biblical phrase found numerous times in the N.T. • Refers to authority of Him who owns, possesses the name invoked by others Acts 4:7-12 1 Cor 5:4
The “Name Of The Lord” • A discussion of adherence to the authority behind this “name” to obtain some benefit or blessing • Namely, the blessing of salvation Acts 2:21 Rom 10:9-13
What Did The Lord Say? • Re: salvation… • He is our “captain” Heb 2:10 • He is our “author” Heb 5:8-9 • His intent was to bring salvation (life) to all men Jn 10:10
What Did The Lord Say? • He said… • We must believeJn 8:24 1 Jn 3:23 • We must repentLk 13:3 Acts 17:30 • We must confess Him Mt 10:32-33 Rom 10:10 • We must beimmersedMk 16:16 1 Pet 3:20
What Did The Lord Say? • His final instructions Mt 28:18-20 Mk 16:15-16 Lk 24:46-47 • They “set the tone” for the inspired record that followed • His name makes these instructions binding upon all men of all ages
What Does The Record Reveal? • Not everything He said or did is recorded • Yet, what is recorded is sufficient Jn 20:30-31 • Notice the authority appealed to by His servants Acts 2:36-39 8:5, 12-17 10:44-48 19:1-5 22:11-16
Conclusion • The inspired record is clear…the “name of the Lord” gave meaning to 1st century gospel preaching • The same continues to be presented even today…the same name is “invoked” • Will you submit, yield to it for salvation?