Jesus the Saviour

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Nov 12, 1912

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 39, No. 44.

Jesus the Saviour

"Jesus" is the Greek word corresponding to the Hebrew word "Joshua;" that is, "Joshua" in Hebrew was called "Jesus" in Greek. Both words mean "saviour." Said the angel of our Lord, "Thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins." Matt. 1:21. Bear the meaning of the word in mind; it will be help in time of need. And such a Saviour! He is able to save to the uttermost. Heb. 7:25. He not only saves from past sins; He also saves from sinning. "Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." Titus 2:14. Redeemed from iniquity is redeemed from lawlessness, or transgression of law; and he who does not transgress God's law is "zealous of good works." This is the mission of Jesus to the world. Is this what He is doing for you? If not, to you He is not Jesus—a Saviour. Effectual faith makes Him an effectual Saviour,—one who saves us from sin, who keeps us from falling.