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What does calling on the name of the Lord mean?

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Calling on the name of the Lord signifies a desperate appeal for His mercy and the recognition of our dependence on His grace.

To call on the name of the Lord is to express heartfelt recognition of our need for His mercy and grace, as indicated in Romans 10:13, which states, 'Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.' This action reflects a humble acknowledgment that we are unable to save ourselves and the realization that only Jesus, as our Savior, can meet our needs. It also represents an act of faith; we believe that He is willing and able to respond to our cries for help. The act is not passive but active, showing our reliance on His power and promise. As shown in the passage of Bartimaeus, his persistent crying out for mercy prompted Jesus to stop and respond, highlighting the effectiveness of sincere cries for help to the Lord.
Scripture References: Romans 10:13, Mark 10:47-49, Genesis 21:9-21, Luke 18:38

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