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Acts 9:11,15
And the Lordsaid unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas forone called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, …

Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Psalm 86:5
For thou, Lord,art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

who calls on the name
Calling on the name implies an act of faith and reliance on God. In the Old Testament, calling on the name of the Lord was a common expression of worship and dependence (e.g.,Genesis 4:26,Psalm 116:4). It signifies a personal relationship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. This act of calling is not merely verbal but involves a heartfelt appeal to God, recognizing His authority and power.

of the Lord
The term "Lord" here is significant as it refers to Jesus Christ, affirming His divinity and role in salvation. In the context of Peter's sermon, he is making a direct connection between Jesus and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such asJoel 2:32, which this verse quotes. The acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord is central to Christian faith, as seen inRomans 10:9, where confessing Jesus as Lord is linked to salvation.

will be saved.
Salvation is the ultimate promise and hope of the Christian faith. In the historical context of Acts, this message was revolutionary, offering hope beyond the confines of the Jewish law. Salvation encompasses deliverance from sin, reconciliation with God, and the promise of eternal life. This assurance is echoed throughout the New Testament, such as inEphesians 2:8-9, which emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace through faith. The certainty of "will be saved" underscores the reliability of God's promise to those who believe.

- This little connector tells us we’re stepping into a larger thought—the flow of Peter’s sermon on Pentecost (Acts 2).

-Acts 2:17-20 has just cited Joel’s prophecy; “And” links that prophetic backdrop to the promise that follows, grounding it in God’s unfolding plan (cf.Isaiah 46:9-10;Ephesians 1:11).

- It signals continuity: what God said through Joel, He is now bringing to fulfillment in Christ.

- No one is excluded: Jew or Gentile, male or female, old or young (Galatians 3:28;Romans 10:12).

- This universality reflects God’s heart that “He is patient… not wanting anyone to perish” (2 Peter 3:9).

- The invitation cuts through barriers of ethnicity, background, or prior sin (1 Timothy 2:3-4).

- “Calls” implies an earnest, personal appeal—turning to God in conscious dependence (Psalm 50:15;Jeremiah 33:3).

- It is not mere lip service; it’s a cry of trust and surrender (Matthew 7:21-23).

- The “name” represents God’s character, authority, and revealed identity (Exodus 34:5-7;Proverbs 18:10).

- In the New Testament context, that name is Jesus: “there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

- Peter unmistakably applies Joel’s “Yahweh” title to Jesus, affirming His deity (Philippians 2:9-11;John 20:28).

- Acknowledging Jesus as Lord means bowing to His rightful rule (Romans 10:9).

- This title assures us the One who hears our cry has absolute power to redeem (Revelation 19:16).

- “Will” gives certainty, not mere possibility (Titus 1:2;Hebrews 6:18).

- “Be saved” encompasses rescue from sin’s penalty, power, and ultimately its presence (Ephesians 2:8-9;1 Peter 1:5).

- Salvation is both an immediate reality—peace with God now (Romans 5:1)—and a future hope—eternal life in His presence (John 3:16;Revelation 21:3-4).

- The verse sets the simple, unchanging condition: responding in faith to Jesus secures deliverance (John 1:12).

Acts 2:21 proclaims a wide-open invitation anchored in God’s prophetic plan: every person, regardless of background, who genuinely cries out to Jesus as Lord is guaranteed deliverance from sin and the gift of eternal life. It’s a promise backed by God’s character, fulfilled in Christ, and extended to all who believe.