Faith In Jesus
Minister: |
Rev. Ronald Van Overloop |
Date: |
10/27/2013 AM
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Text:
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Matthew 1;
Lord's Day 11
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Psalters: |
276, 65, 78, 187 |
- His work.
- “Jesus” is the personal name of the Son of God in our flesh.
- The name must be important if God gave it to His Son (Matt. 1:21; Luke 1:31).
- His personal name declares Who and what He is (His mission), i.e., Savior: "Jehovah salvation" or "Jehovah saves."
- The angel explained the name: Jehovah saves from sin (Matt. 1:21).
- Sins are all our violations of God's will, to which we add daily to the mountain of our sin and guilt.
- The Self-existent One, Who has life in and of Himself, performs the work of saving.
- Jesus is Savior of His people from their sins.
- Jesus is the only true Savior because He actually saves from sin.
- Jesus saves from the punishment of sin.
- He is not just a Savior, but THE Savior, the only One.
- Jesus actually and fully saved; He did not merely create the possibility for salvation.
- He is Savior for us, actually changing our guilt into innocence, removing every liability to be punished.
- He is Savior in us by applying that which He bought to us.
- And He is Savior at God's right hand, interceding for each and all of His own, and working all things for their good.
- What do you want from Jesus?
- Jesus is the perfect Savior - completely saving us to the uttermost so there is nothing left to be done.
- Jesus did everything necessary for salvation so nothing has to be added to His complete and perfect work.
- Because Jesus is the true Savior, there is no need for saints, Mary, or good works.
- He is not just a Savior, but He is THE Savior, the only One.
- He is THE way, and no one comes to the Father but by Him (John 14:6).
- Do you believe in this perfect Savior who is revealed in this Name?
- Do you constantly live in the consciousness of your need of this Savior?
- Do you trust Him and in live that trust or do you merely hold these facts about the Savior for truth?
- Then we can and may have real joy and eternal happiness.