Confess Christ's Lordship
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as both Savior and Lord, and not separating the two concepts in our understanding of salvation.
Wayne Barber preaches on the powerful concept of 'Crush' as seen in Romans 16:20, emphasizing the complete destruction and shattering of Satan's strength and power. The verb 'Suntribo' is used to depict breaking reeds, tearing apart chains, and figuratively representing being brokenhearted. This crushing action symbolizes trampling the devil under our feet, ultimately leading to his complete defeat by God. The promise of God's victory over Satan brings hope and assurance to believers, reminding them that the evil one cannot and will not win in the end.
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I think it is a completely wrong concept in Christian circles to look upon Jesus as a kind of divine nurse to whom we can go when sin has made us sick, and after He has helped us, to say, "Goodbye, Jesus"-and go on our own way. Suppose I go into a hospital in need of a blood transfusion. After the staff has ministered to me and given their services, do I just slip out with a cheery "goodbye"-as though I owe them nothing and it was kind of them to help me in my time of need? That may sound far out to you, but it draws a picture of attitudes among us today. But the Bible never in any way gives us such a concept of salvation.
Nowhere are we ever led to believe that we can use Jesus as a Savior and not own Him as our Lord.
He is the Lord and as the Lord He saves us, because He has all of the offices of Savior, Christ, High Priest, and Wisdom and Righteousness and Sanctification and Redemption! He is all of these-and all of these are embodied in Him as Christ, the Lord!
Sermon Outline
- The Wrong Concept of Jesus
- Looking upon Jesus as a divine nurse
- Leaving Jesus after salvation
Key Quotes
“Nowhere are we ever led to believe that we can use Jesus as a Savior and not own Him as our Lord.” — A.W. Tozer
“He is the Lord and as the Lord He saves us, because He has all of the offices of Savior, Christ, High Priest, and Wisdom and Righteousness and Sanctification and Redemption!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must recognize Jesus as both Savior and Lord in our understanding of salvation.
- Our relationship with Jesus should be one of gratitude and recognition of His service, not just a transactional exchange.
- Jesus' offices of salvation are all embodied in Him as Christ, the Lord, and therefore He is the Lord who saves us.