Moment With The Master
“The Name of Jesus”
Categories: Moment With The Master"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)
This sermon clearly reveals the striking simplicity of the gospel message. The banner of the gospel is the name of Jesus. The great cause of the gospel is our salvation! The proof of its validity is the known facts of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.
The gospel of Christ cuts through all of the speculation and gets to the root of problem. Man is lost in sin and separated from God. He needs a savior. This is the deepest need of every soul. Man’s most important question is: “What must I do to be saved?”
Salvation from sin is by a name. A name stands for whatever rights, power, or authority that one may possess. The name of Jesus is sufficient to secure pardon. By his sacrificial death, he forever satisfied the justice of God (Romans 3:26-28), and the conscience of man (Hebrews 10:1,2). Because of who he is and what he has done, Jesus has a name that is above every name. (Philippians 2:9,10)
Salvation from sin is by only one name. This is exclusive. The apostle did not wave the banner of any religious party whether Confucius, Mohammed, Buddha, Luther, Calvin, or Smith. Jesus is the only one who can secure salvation. Many will try to add someone else’s name with Christ’s name. Only Jesus Christ possesses all rights and power for salvation. We must not substitute man made rituals, traditions, or heroes for simple obedience to Christ. He has “a name that is above all names” and must be accepted as such.
Salvation from sin by the name of Jesus Christ is for all of mankind. It is an invitation “given among men”. Pardon is the inward yearning of all. Health, love, knowledge, and human acceptance pale in comparison to man’s need for fellowship with God. The free gift of God is offered to anyone who will accept it!
Many paths lead to various places, but only one road leads to the fulfillment of man’s greatest need. Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6) Will you accept Jesus as your Savior? Will you wave the banner for His cause?
By George Slover
