Joel 2:32
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I Will Pour Out My Spirit
31The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. 32And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.
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Commentary
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
call on . . . name of . . . Lord--Hebrew, JEHOVAH. Applied to Jesus in Rom 10:13 (compare Act 9:14; Co1 1:2). Therefore, Jesus is JEHOVAH; and the phrase means, "Call on Messiah in His divine attributes." shall be delivered--as the Christians were, just before Jerusalem's destruction, by retiring to Pella, warned by the Saviour (Mat 24:16); a type of the spiritual deliverance of all believers, and of the last deliverance of the elect "remnant" of Israel from the final assault of Antichrist. "In Zion and Jerusalem" the Saviour first appeared; and there again shall He appear as the Deliverer (Zac 14:1-5). as the Lord hath said--Joel herein refers, not to the other prophets, but to his own words preceding. call--metaphor from an invitation to a feast, which is an act of gratuitous kindness (Luk 14:16). So the remnant called and saved is according to the election of grace, not for man's merits, power, or efforts (Rom 11:5). Next: Joel Chapter 3
John Gill Bible Commentary
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered,.... Or "saved", as in Act 2:21; from those miseries and calamities before described, from the impending ruin and destruction of the city; and so it was, that those that believed in Christ, that were in the city, had an intimation of it beforehand, and removed from thence to a place called Pella (w), and so escaped being involved in the common calamity: though this also may be understood of a spiritual deliverance and salvation by Christ, from sin, Satan, and the world, and from the second death, and wrath to come, and out of the hands of every enemy; which such share in who call on the name of the Lord, pray to him for grace and mercy, life and salvation, through Christ; that have a spiritual knowledge of God in Christ, real and sincere desires after him, and trust and confidence in him, which this phrase supposes; and which also includes the whole worship of God, internal and external, performed in a spiritual and evangelical manner; see Rom 10:13; for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said; either by this prophet, or some others before him; see Psa 14:7; this cannot be understood literally of Mount Zion and Jerusalem, unless it be of deliverance out of it; not in it, for Jerusalem was the seat of blood, confusion, and distress; but mystically of the church of Christ, often called Zion and Jerusalem, Heb 12:22; hither the deliverer came, here he is, and to be seen; from hence the word of the Lord came, the Gospel of salvation, which proclaims deliverance to the captives; here it is to be heard, met with, and found, Isa 2:3; and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call; not merely externally, by the outward ministry of the word; but internally, according to his purpose, and by his grace, powerfully and effectually, to the special blessings of grace here, and eternal glory hereafter: these are the remnant according to the election of grace; the little flock to whom God gives the kingdom; the few that enter in at the strait gate; the little city, and few men in it, delivered by the poor wise man; these share in the deliverance of Zion, and shall be certainly and completely saved, with an everlasting salvation. This may respect not only the remnant, or a small number of the Jews that believed in Christ, upon his first coming, and the preaching of the Gospel by his apostles, but the call and conversion of them in the latter day; which sense connects the words better with the following chapter. (w) Euseb. Eccl. Hist. l. 3. c. 5. p. 75. Next: Joel Chapter 3
Tyndale Open Study Notes
2:32 everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved: Calling on the name of God should not be a final act of desperation; it accompanies a lifelong commitment of worship, service, and fellowship with the Lord (see Gen 12:8; Ps 105:1; Isa 12:4; Rom 10:13; 12:1-2). • Those whom the Lord has called are his chosen remnant, the survivors of judgment who worship him (see 2 Kgs 19:31; Ezra 9:8-15; Isa 10:20-22).
Joel 2:32
I Will Pour Out My Spirit
31The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. 32And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.
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Acts #2
By Stephen Kaung3.0K1:13:59JOL 2:32ACT 2:17ACT 2:33ACT 2:361CO 12:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the significance of the body of Christ. He explains that while Jesus physically preached and performed miracles during his time on earth, he continues to do so through his church today. The speaker highlights the event of Pentecost, where 120 believers were baptized into one body by the Holy Spirit. This baptism resulted in the believers becoming a unified body, rather than just a congregation. The speaker also mentions the sound and fire that accompanied the event, emphasizing the need to understand the deeper meaning behind these manifestations.
The Failure of the Church in Japan
By Art Katz2.3K1:05:37JapanPSA 149:1ISA 55:6JOL 2:32ACT 2:37In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating the truth of the Gospel and winning others to it. He warns that failure to do so will lead to disastrous consequences. The speaker refers to a psalm that encourages praising the Lord even in the midst of adversity, highlighting the need to worship God in all circumstances. He also discusses the concept of God's judgment, explaining that it is not meant to condemn but to bring redemption. The sermon concludes with the idea that believers are called to act as representatives of God, executing His judgments with authority.
Revival Is the Answer
By Ian Paisley1.4K20:51JOL 1:1JOL 2:23JOL 2:25JOL 2:32JOL 3:17MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the verses 25 to 27 of the Book of Joel, where God promises to restore the years that the locusts have eaten. The sermon emphasizes the devastating impact of the locusts and other pests on the land, turning it into a barren and desolate place. However, the preacher highlights the power of God to perform miracles and reverse the laws of nature. He encourages the congregation to trust in God's ability to restore what has been lost and to experience abundance and satisfaction. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's presence among His people and the assurance that they will never be ashamed.
(October 1986) 03 - Who Can Abide the Day of the Lord
By Ray Lowe1.4K1:09:37Day Of The LordGEN 26:3JOL 1:1JOL 2:1JOL 2:25JOL 2:28JOL 2:32JOL 3:14In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of burnout and its connection to the teachings of God's Word. He explains that burnout occurs when the church relies on its own abilities and strength instead of the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The preacher also mentions the destruction of the school systems, families, and the church, but emphasizes that God will restore them. He then shares a vision of a serpent in a desert place and mentions the importance of the three institutions - schools, homes, and churches - in shaping the minds of a generation.
Power to Be
By Chuck Smith1.3K32:42JOL 2:28JOL 2:32ZEC 4:6ACT 1:8ACT 2:38ROM 7:18ROM 8:26PHP 3:12This sermon focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives, emphasizing the need for God's Spirit to enable us to be true witnesses of Jesus Christ. It highlights the importance of seeking the Holy Spirit's power for personal growth, acknowledging our weaknesses, and relying on God's strength to make necessary changes in our lives. The message underscores the promise of the Holy Spirit as seen in Acts chapter 1 and Joel, encouraging believers to call upon the name of the Lord for salvation and empowerment.
Proof God Lives
By Ray Brubaker1.1K12:30God's ExistenceJER 29:13JOL 2:32MAT 6:33LUK 18:8ACT 2:211TI 4:1HEB 11:6In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about an American weightlifter named Paul Anderson who traveled to Moscow to compete against Russian weightlifters. The speaker describes the anticipation and pressure Paul felt before the competition, as well as the support he received from his parents and the power of prayer. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of faith and readiness for the second coming of Jesus Christ. The speaker encourages listeners to spread the message of hope and faith, highlighting the need to prioritize the proclamation of the gospel over other worldly causes.
1.5 the Secret of Revival
By Colin Peckham74706:12RevivalJOL 1:2JOL 2:12JOL 2:15JOL 2:23JOL 2:25JOL 2:28JOL 2:32In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Joel and the importance of Joel's ministry. He speaks about the locust plague that devastated the land, causing a lack of food and drink. The preacher urges the people to lament and mourn over the destruction, comparing it to a virgin mourning for her husband. He also encourages the priests to intercede for the people and ask God to spare them from reproach. The sermon ends with a call to blow the trumpet in Zion and gather the people for a solemn assembly, as God promises to provide for them and protect them from their enemies.
God's Plan for the Family - William Blackburn
By From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons33940:25RadioEZK 18:4JOL 2:32MAT 7:24ROM 3:23ROM 6:23ROM 10:9COL 3:20In this sermon, William Blackburn addresses the issue of broken families and the decline of traditional values in society. He highlights the alarming statistics of divorce rates and the negative impact it has on children. Blackburn emphasizes the importance of following God's plan for the family, which includes obedience to parents and living a righteous life. He also criticizes the influence of television and media in shaping the behavior and attitudes of young people. Overall, Blackburn urges young people to be godly and lead their parents to the Lord through their actions and faith.
The Baptism and the Fullness of the Holy Spirit
By Derek Prince1391:05:08Fullness of the Holy SpiritBaptism Of The Holy SpiritISA 61:3JOL 2:32MAT 6:14JHN 7:37JHN 8:32JHN 8:36ACT 2:41CO 12:13GAL 5:24EPH 5:18Derek Prince discusses the distinction between the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the fullness of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that while many believe they are filled with the Spirit upon baptism, the New Testament presents a more nuanced understanding. He highlights that the baptism is an immersion into the Holy Spirit, while fullness involves being continually yielded to and possessed by the Spirit in every area of life. Prince stresses the importance of recognizing unyielded areas that may allow for spiritual bondage and the need for deliverance through Jesus Christ, truth, and the Holy Spirit. He concludes by outlining the conditions for deliverance, which include confession, renouncing sin, forgiving others, and calling upon the Lord.
Even the Faintest Call
By C.H. Spurgeon0Trust in His PromisesCalling on GodPSA 34:17PSA 46:1PSA 55:22ISA 41:10JER 33:3JOL 2:32MAT 7:7ROM 10:13HEB 4:161PE 5:7C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of calling upon the Lord for deliverance, reminding us that God is always near and ready to hear even our faintest cries. He questions why we often seek help from others or rely on our own plans instead of turning directly to God, who has promised to deliver us. Spurgeon reassures us that the promise of deliverance is for everyone, and we should trust in God's ability to fulfill His promises without needing to understand how. He encourages immediate action in calling upon God, as it is our duty to obey Him and trust in His wisdom. Ultimately, Spurgeon reminds us that our role is to seek God, who will provide the means for our deliverance.
Call Upon the Lord
By Charles E. Cowman0PSA 145:18PRO 3:5ISA 55:6JER 33:3JOL 2:32Charles E. Cowman, inspired by Joel 2:32, encourages believers to call upon the name of the Lord for deliverance instead of seeking help from others or relying on their own plans. He emphasizes the immediacy and simplicity of turning to God in times of need, highlighting that God's promise of deliverance is available to anyone who calls upon Him. Cowman urges listeners to trust in God's ability to provide solutions, reminding them that their role is to obey His commands and not to dictate His actions.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
call on . . . name of . . . Lord--Hebrew, JEHOVAH. Applied to Jesus in Rom 10:13 (compare Act 9:14; Co1 1:2). Therefore, Jesus is JEHOVAH; and the phrase means, "Call on Messiah in His divine attributes." shall be delivered--as the Christians were, just before Jerusalem's destruction, by retiring to Pella, warned by the Saviour (Mat 24:16); a type of the spiritual deliverance of all believers, and of the last deliverance of the elect "remnant" of Israel from the final assault of Antichrist. "In Zion and Jerusalem" the Saviour first appeared; and there again shall He appear as the Deliverer (Zac 14:1-5). as the Lord hath said--Joel herein refers, not to the other prophets, but to his own words preceding. call--metaphor from an invitation to a feast, which is an act of gratuitous kindness (Luk 14:16). So the remnant called and saved is according to the election of grace, not for man's merits, power, or efforts (Rom 11:5). Next: Joel Chapter 3
John Gill Bible Commentary
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered,.... Or "saved", as in Act 2:21; from those miseries and calamities before described, from the impending ruin and destruction of the city; and so it was, that those that believed in Christ, that were in the city, had an intimation of it beforehand, and removed from thence to a place called Pella (w), and so escaped being involved in the common calamity: though this also may be understood of a spiritual deliverance and salvation by Christ, from sin, Satan, and the world, and from the second death, and wrath to come, and out of the hands of every enemy; which such share in who call on the name of the Lord, pray to him for grace and mercy, life and salvation, through Christ; that have a spiritual knowledge of God in Christ, real and sincere desires after him, and trust and confidence in him, which this phrase supposes; and which also includes the whole worship of God, internal and external, performed in a spiritual and evangelical manner; see Rom 10:13; for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said; either by this prophet, or some others before him; see Psa 14:7; this cannot be understood literally of Mount Zion and Jerusalem, unless it be of deliverance out of it; not in it, for Jerusalem was the seat of blood, confusion, and distress; but mystically of the church of Christ, often called Zion and Jerusalem, Heb 12:22; hither the deliverer came, here he is, and to be seen; from hence the word of the Lord came, the Gospel of salvation, which proclaims deliverance to the captives; here it is to be heard, met with, and found, Isa 2:3; and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call; not merely externally, by the outward ministry of the word; but internally, according to his purpose, and by his grace, powerfully and effectually, to the special blessings of grace here, and eternal glory hereafter: these are the remnant according to the election of grace; the little flock to whom God gives the kingdom; the few that enter in at the strait gate; the little city, and few men in it, delivered by the poor wise man; these share in the deliverance of Zion, and shall be certainly and completely saved, with an everlasting salvation. This may respect not only the remnant, or a small number of the Jews that believed in Christ, upon his first coming, and the preaching of the Gospel by his apostles, but the call and conversion of them in the latter day; which sense connects the words better with the following chapter. (w) Euseb. Eccl. Hist. l. 3. c. 5. p. 75. Next: Joel Chapter 3
Tyndale Open Study Notes
2:32 everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved: Calling on the name of God should not be a final act of desperation; it accompanies a lifelong commitment of worship, service, and fellowship with the Lord (see Gen 12:8; Ps 105:1; Isa 12:4; Rom 10:13; 12:1-2). • Those whom the Lord has called are his chosen remnant, the survivors of judgment who worship him (see 2 Kgs 19:31; Ezra 9:8-15; Isa 10:20-22).