The Saviour | AdventAI

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 28, 1857

The Saviour.

To Joseph it was said by the angel of the Lord, "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus," that is, Saviour, "for he shall save his people from their sins." Matt. i, 21. And to Mary it was announced by the angel Gabriel, "Thou shalt bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus." Luke i, 26-33. Because he saves from sin, he is called Jesus, Saviour. Remember,

1. You are a sinner. Of this you are conscious. You feel it in your own heart. Your conscience condemns you, and you are condemned by God's broken law, which thunders its anathemas against you. Yes, you are a sinner.

2. You need salvation. You must perish without it. Salvation is deliverance from sin, its pollution, and its curse; and if not delivered you must perish. Yes, you are perishing, and you need salvation.

3. None but Jesus can save you. You cannot save yourself; men cannot save you; angels cannot save you. There is but one name under heaven given among men whereby you can be saved—the name of Jesus. Acts iv, 12. He is able to save, and willing, and none but he can save.

4. You must come to Christ, if you would be saved by him. Coming is believing, and they who believe shall be saved; but they who believe not, must be damned. Mark xvi, 16. The way to heaven lies by the cross of Christ—there is no other way to the celestial city.

5. You should come to Christ now. There is need of it, and there is abundant encouragement. He invites, he offers himself to you, and he will not cast you out, if you come to him. John vi, 37. Christ is for you if you want him; yes, for you. Come to him now. There is danger in delay. Time is short, the Spirit may depart, there is danger. Come to Christ now, and he will save you from your sins. Come to Jesus, and you shall have eternal life.—Am. Mes.