Accept Jesus as Lord

 by David Long

I hear denominational people say, "Just accept Jesus as your Lord." What does that mean? Is it Biblical? Is it something one just does mentally with no actions? Is it just faith only? Jesus said, "Why call me Lord, Lord and do not the things which I say" (Lk. 6:46). If we think we can accept Jesus as Lord and not obey Him then we are seriously mistaken (Matt. 28:18-20; Heb. 5:8-9). If we think we can accept Jesus as Lord and belong to a church that isn't the church of Christ then we are in error (Matt. 16:18). If we think we can accept Jesus as Lord and reject baptism as necessary for salvation then we have missed the ball. We accept Jesus as Lord when we submit to Him (Lk. 6:47-49).