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And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12
D.L. MOODY
If there is one word above another that will swing open the eternal gates, it is the name of Jesus. There are a great many passwords and bywords down here, but that will be the countersign up above. Jesus Christ is the “Open Sesame” to heaven. Anyone who tries to climb up some other way, is a thief and a robber. And when we get in, what a joy, above every other joy we can think of, will it be to see Jesus Himself and to be with Him continually!
ERWIN LUTZER
The gospel of Jesus Christ must be constantly guarded. Christians are the keepers of the gospel, making sure the clear message of the cross continues to go forth with its transforming power. Throughout history, there have been many attacks against Christianity, many ways in which the gospel has been polluted and becomes unclear. We must defend the exclusivity of the gospel: Jesus—and Jesus alone—can bring us to the Father. God took the initiative to reconcile us to Himself (2 Corinthians 5:11–21). We can only come to God on His terms, not ours.
Jesus came to Earth to die, and when He died, on Him was laid God’s judgment for all the sins of those who would believe on Him. This gift is received by faith. This faith is not merely intellectual, it is a transfer of trust through repentance of sin and accepting Jesus as Savior. God declares believers to be righteous in Christ, then the Holy Spirit of God comes into our lives and changes us from within; this results in a new love for Christ.
Our world wants many options. While Jesus’ love is inclusive, (offered to everyone), His salvation is exclusive. There is no one else like Him. Jesus—there’s no other name.
PRAYER
Father, thank you that there is power in the name of Jesus. I look to Him alone for my acceptance and assurance of salvation.REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How would you present the gospel if you had the opportunity to do so? What Bible verses would you use?
Why must the gospel be guarded and protected?