The Bible does not teach to pray to Jesus

True. It is a further revelation of the God of Israel.
Well, if this was a further revelation from the God of Israel not revealed before (hence, a NEW revelation), it was a revelation that, for some weird reason, the apostles didn't find important to give to their audience after Pentecost, with contrite heart, asked them "What should we do now?"

A revelation that Stephen, for some weird reason, did not give when he saw Jesus sitting next to God, as two different beings.
A revelation that, for some weird reason, never triggered accusations of idolatry from the Jew clergy.
A revelation that, for some weird reason, never triggered conflict against Paul by the Judaizing believers, who seemed much more interested in things like cutting the foreskin, abstaining from pork or observing festivities.
A revelation that, for some weird reason, Peter did not consider important to include when preaching to Cornelius, nor Paul considered important to include during his speech to the people of Athens.
A revelation that, for some weird reason, the apostles didn't consider important to give even they had golden opportunities every time they mentioned God and Jesus within the same sentence in their letters.

A revelation that, for some weird reason, the exalted Jesus, The Lamb, didn't consider important to give when he addressed God four times as His God.

If this was a "further" revelation, WHEN it was revealed? WHERE? To WHOM?
How is that the moment, place or circumstances of such a crucial new revelation (so crucial that the author of a thread in the Forum called "the touchstone of truth") were not recorded by Luke?
 
Well, if this was a further revelation from the God of Israel not revealed before (hence, a NEW revelation), it was a revelation that, for some weird reason, the apostles didn't find important to give to their audience after Pentecost, with contrite heart, asked them "What should we do now?"

They did. Romans 10:13 was written "after Pentecost."
 
Jesus is always honest.
Well, then take Jesus words to His Father "You... the Only and True God" as honest.

You agree that Jesus and His Father were different Persons.
Well, Jesus calls His Father, that Person, The Only and True God. He calls His Father, that Person, "My God".
 
They did. Romans 10:13 was written "after Pentecost."

The epistle to the Romans was written around 55 AD.
So, do you think that such "further revelation" was given by God at some point between 33 AD and 55 AD? Where? To whom?

Why doesn't Paul dedicate a long section of the epistle of Romans to explain the doctrine of the Trinity, if such revelation was new?
Why do we see in Romans that Paul distinguishing between God and Jesus over, and over, and over, and over?
Do you think that the Judaizing believers that Paul fights in the epistle to Romans had accepted that the God of Israel is a Council of Three Persons, but had not accepted that circumcision or sabbath keeping or attending the Temple or abstaining from pork was unnecessary?
 
It does if you actually read the passage

cts 4:9–12 (KJV 1900) — 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.


that by the name of Jesus Christ
of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

what name there is no other name by under heaven whereby we must be saved

You offer nothing but denial of te evidence
The name is given for salvation, yes, amen! Not the name we call on though. YHWH and Jesus isn’t the same name. You are not understanding the gospel because you can’t accept God and Jesus are not the same person. With something as important as this, you should make every effort to not also misunderstand this.

So do you now realize why the Bible says nothing about believing in the trinity and a nothing about believing Jesus is a god to be saved?
 
A teaching for angels only "when" the son was brought into the world. There is no teaching for it to continue. Your false doctrines survive by ignoring a little scripture here and there, misapplying it, etc. This doesn't apply to Christians.

Hebrews 1
6And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”
Um nothing there states they should stop worshipping him

And your argument is somewhat irrational

Jesus had just emptied himself making himself less than what he was, at least as far as Appearance

it is incredibly strange the lesser version should be worshiped and the greater version not

In any case, we read multiple times Jesus was worshiped
 
The name is given for salvation, yes, amen! Not the name we call on though. YHWH and Jesus isn’t the same name. You are not understanding the gospel because you can’t accept God and Jesus are not the same person. With something as important as this, you should make every effort to not also misunderstand this.

So do you now realize why the Bible says nothing about believing in the trinity and a nothing about believing Jesus is a god to be saved?
One absurdity after another

Try reading the context

Romans 10:1–21 (KJV 1900) — 1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. 19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. 20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. 21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

The same lord (the lord Jesus christ) is rich to all that call on him

You totally ignore context and make ridiculous statements which have been shown to be false time and time again

What I plainly see is you will accept no evidence that contradicts your theology
 
That doesn't say to call on the name of Jesus to be saved. The Bible says call on the name of the LORD (YHWH) to be saved. Your gospel is not recognizable as scripture. Just be honest, stop adding to the book, and you'll be fine.
You have nothing but your biased and unbiblical ideas. Your Jesus is unrecognizable.

The first mention in Scripture of people calling on the name of the Lord is Genesis 4:26: “Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on the name of the Lord.” Here, to call on the name of the Lord means that people began to gather for corporate worship and seeking the help of the Creator. Cain’s family line is contrasted with Seth’s: descendants of Cain began to practice herding (verse 20), music production (verse 21), and metallurgy (verse 22). At the same time, the world was becoming more and more wicked (verses 19 and 23). Seth’s descendants stood out from their corrupt society in that they began to call on the name of the Lord.

When Abram entered Canaan, he camped between Ai and Bethel. There, “he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord” (Genesis 12:8). In other words, Abram publicly thanked God, praised His name, and sought His protection and guidance. Years later, Abraham’s son Isaac built an altar to the Lord in Beersheba and also “called on the name of the Lord” (Genesis 26:25).

To call on the name of the Lord is to invoke His proper name “in audible and social prayer and praise” (Albert Barnes). To call on the name of the Lord is to approach Him in thanksgiving, worship, and petition, and in so doing proclaim the name of God. To call on the name of the Lord is to pray “in a more public and solemn manner” (Matthew Poole). Those who are children of God will naturally call on the name of the Lord.

Calling on the name of the Lord is basic for salvation and presupposes faith in the Lord. God promises to save those who, in faith, call upon His name: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13; cf. Joel 2:32). Everyone who invokes the name of God for mercy and salvation, by or in the name of Jesus, shall be saved (Acts 2:21). “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12, NLT).

Using a person’s name expresses familiarity and helps connect one person to another. The first thing we do upon meeting someone is to extend a hand and introduce ourselves. This builds familiarity for future interactions. To call upon the name of the Lord is a sign of knowing Him and a way of connecting to Him. There is a difference between knowing about God and knowing Him personally. Calling on the name of the Lord indicates personal interaction and relationship. When we call upon the name of the Lord, as a form of worship, we recognize our dependence upon Him.

What saves a person is not the action, per se, of “calling upon” the name of Jesus; what saves is God’s grace in response to one’s personal faith in the Savior being called upon. Calling on the name of the Lord is more than a verbal expression; it is also shown in the heart and in deed through repentance. “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” (Romans 10:9). “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out” (Acts 3:19).

Calling on the name of the Lord is to be a lifelong pursuit (Psalm 116:2). God commands us to call on Him in times of trouble (Psalm 50:15). The one who “dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1) and has God’s promise of blessing: “‘Because he loves me,’ says the Lord, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him’” (verses 14–15).

Those who refuse to call upon the name of the Lord are also described in Scripture, along with the results of their disobedience: “Will the workers of iniquity never learn? . . . They refuse to call upon the Lord. There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear” (Psalm 14:4–5, BSB).

Even as rebellious or ignorant people neglect to call upon the name of the Lord, He is willing to hear them and accept them. God wants to be found; He is ready to be known: “I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ to a nation that was not called by my name” (Isaiah 65:1, ESV; cf. Romans 10:20).

In 1 Corinthians 1:2, those who call upon the name of the Lord are identified as believers: “To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours.” Calling on the name of the Lord is one of the marks of a Christian.

In summary, those who call on the name of the Lord are those who recognize Him as Savior. Whether it is a first-time calling upon Jesus’ name for forgiveness of sins or a continuous calling as the relationship progresses and grows, giving Him lordship over our lives in surrender to His will, calling on the name of the Lord is vital to spiritual life. Ultimately, calling on the name of the Lord is a sign of humility and dependence on God our Creator and Redeemer.got?

hope this helps !!!
 
One absurdity after another

Try reading the context

Romans 10:1–21 (KJV 1900) — 1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. 19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. 20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. 21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

The same lord (the lord Jesus christ) is rich to all that call on him

You totally ignore context and make ridiculous statements which have been shown to be false time and time again

What I plainly see is you will accept no evidence that contradicts your theology
Yes its undeniable He is Lord/YHWH, God, Savior, only Lord, One Lord, True God and Eternal Life, the Alpha and omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End, the Lord God Almighty.

AMEN
 
Yes its undeniable He is Lord/YHWH, God, Savior, only Lord, One Lord, True God and Eternal Life, the Alpha and omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End, the Lord God Almighty.

AMEN
Who men need to call on for salvation
 
To Paul, Luke, Peter, James, Jude, and John.
So you think that the revelation of the Trinity was given to these six men at some point between 33 and 55 AD... I suppose in Jerusalem, so that they all could have got it and agreed on it.

Dear @TomL, @civic and Fred:

We have plenty of accounts of many revelations received by the apostles from Jesus when Jesus was alive.
We have accounts of what the apostles were revealed in Pentecost, as per what they preached the days after.
We have accounts of God revealing to Peter in a vision that Peter should preach to Cornelius and not despise him as Gentile.
We have accounts of God revealing to the apostles meeting in the Jerusalem Council that circumcision was no longer necessary.
We have accounts of Jesus revealing Himself to Paul on the way to Damascus.

Where is the account then, of such a crucial doctrinal truth that shook the foundations of Jew monotheism?
Either that revelation never occurred, or was so insignificant in importance, that neither Luke in Acts nor the apostles in their letters bother to narrate.

Why didn't the apostles or evangelists spend long portions of their text explaining in a clear and explicit way this NEW revelation, while they did spend long portions talking about many other things?
 
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