Jesus
Minister: |
Rev. Ronald Van Overloop |
Date: |
12/18/2016 AM
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Text:
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Hebrews 2;
Lord's Day 11
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Psalters: |
256, 42, 187, 78 |
- A purposeful name.
- “Jesus” is the personal name which God Himself gave to His Son in our flesh (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.”
- This name proclaims the purpose for His existence.
- The angel explained the name: Jehovah saves from sin (Matt. 1:21).
- Jesus is Savior of “His people,” not the Savior of all men (John 10:14,15,26; Heb. 2:17).
- Jesus is the only true Savior because He actually saves from sin (He did not merely create the possibility for salvation).
- Jesus saves, not form problems, but from sin’s guilt, which deserves the punishment of death (God’s anger).
- He is THE Savior, the only One, not just a Savior.
- Jesus actually and fully saved in three senses.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do you believe in this perfect Savior who is revealed in this Name?