In the book of Romans Paul explains that many of the Jewish nation refused to call upon Jesus as saviour, instead they preferred to rely on self-righteousness. The problem for the Jewish nation was that keeping the law had become the gold standard, not seeking the Lord or loving the Lord.
My former life as a Catholic was the same. I have many relatives that rely on the fact that they were baptised as infants into the Catholic Church as enough. The mere fact that the Catholic Church recognises Jesus, as it does Mary, is of no consequence. Church doctrine carries more weight for them. Self-righteousness has crept in and replaced a living relationship with Jesus.
Therefore, calling on the name of the Lord, is not considered. How will they find their experience in eternity?
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