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  THE FATHER SENT THE SON TO BE THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: Jesus Christ was sent by the Father to be the Saviour of men,
and our union with Christ means union with God.

Topics: "Salvation", "The Trinity"
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:10, Matthew 28:19, John 1:14, John 3:16, John 14:6, Romans 8:32, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, Philippians 2:6-8, Hebrews 10:7, 1 John 4:14

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that Jesus Christ's mission as the Saviour of
the world was initiated by the Father's authority and consent,
highlighting the unity and equal honor of the Trinity in the work of
salvation. He warns against attributing the glory of salvation solely to
Christ, reminding believers that the Father played a crucial role in
equipping the Son for His redemptive work. Spurgeon encourages
Christians to recognize their deep connection with God through their
relationship with Christ, affirming that faith in Jesus links them to
the Eternal Father. He invites the congregation to meditate on the
profound love of God the Father in sending His Son and to see the unity
of purpose among the Trinity in the act of salvation. Ultimately, he
calls for a holistic understanding of the roles of the Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit in the believer's faith journey.

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It is a sweet thought that Jesus Christ did not come forth without His
Father's permission, authority, consent, and assistance. He was sent of
the Father, that He might be the Saviour of men. We are too apt to
forget that, while there are distinctions as to the persons in the
Trinity, there are no distinctions of honour. We too frequently ascribe
the honour of our salvation, or at least the depths of its benevolence,
more to Jesus Christ than we do the Father. This is a very great
mistake.

What if Jesus came? Did not His Father send Him? If He spake wondrously,
did not His Father pour grace into His lips, that He might be an able
minister of the new covenant? He who knoweth the Father, and the Son,
and the Holy Ghost as he should know them, never setteth one before
another in his love; he sees them at Bethlehem, at Gethsemane, and on
Calvary, all equally engaged in the work of salvation. O Christian, hast
thou put thy confidence in the Man Christ Jesus? Hast thou placed thy
reliance solely on Him?

And art thou united with Him? Then believe that thou art united unto the
God of heaven. Since to the Man Christ Jesus thou art brother, and
holdest closest fellowship, thou art linked thereby with God the
Eternal, and "the Ancient of days" is thy Father and thy friend. Didst
thou ever consider the depth of love in the heart of Jehovah, when God
the Father equipped His Son for the great enterprise of mercy? If not,
be this thy day's meditation. The Father sent Him! Contemplate that
subject.

Think how Jesus works what the Father wills. In the wounds of the dying
Saviour see the love of the great I AM. Let every thought of Jesus be
also connected with the Eternal, ever-blessed God, for "It pleased the
Lord to bruise Him; He hath put Him to grief."

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