The Amen
Jesus is the Great Confirmer, who is always true to His word and promises, and will confirm His promises in our lives.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate 'Amen,' affirming all His promises and providing comfort to the weary and broken-hearted. He reassures sinners that if they come to Christ, they will find His promises true, as He never retracts His words. Spurgeon highlights Jesus' roles as Priest, King, and Prophet, affirming that He remains steadfast in His commitments and support for His people. The sermon encourages believers to trust in the unchanging nature of Christ's promises, which stand firm through all circumstances. Ultimately, Jesus is portrayed as the source of hope, strength, and assurance in every aspect of life.
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The word AMEN solemnly confirms that which went before; and Jesus is the great Confirmer; immutable, for ever is "the Amen" in all His promises. Sinner, I would comfort thee with this reflection. Jesus Christ said, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." If you come to Him, He will say "Amen" in your soul; His promise shall be true to you. He said in the days of His flesh, "The bruised reed I will not break." O thou poor, broken, bruised heart, if thou comest to Him, He will say "Amen" to thee, and that shall be true in thy soul as in hundreds of cases in bygone years. Christian, is not this very comforting to thee also, that there is not a word which has gone out of the Saviour's lips which He has ever retracted?
The words of Jesus shall stand when heaven and earth shall pass away. If thou gettest a hold of but half a promise, thou shalt find it true. Beware of him who is called "Clip-promise," who will destroy much of the comfort of God's word.
Jesus is Yea and Amen in all His offices. He was a Priest to pardon and cleanse once, He is Amen as Priest still. He was a King to rule and reign for His people, and to defend them with His mighty arm, He is an Amen King, the same still. He was a Prophet of old, to foretell good things to come, His lips are most sweet, and drop with honey still--He is an Amen Prophet. He is Amen as to the merit of His blood; He is Amen as to His righteousness. That sacred robe shall remain most fair and glorious when nature shall decay.
He is Amen in every single title which He bears; your Husband, never seeking a divorce; your Friend, sticking closer than a brother; your Shepherd, with you in death's dark vale; your Help and your Deliverer; your Castle and your High Tower; the Horn of your strength, your confidence, your joy, your all in all, and your Yea and Amen in all.
Sermon Outline
- Jesus is the Great Confirmer
- Immutable in all His promises
- True to His word in every situation
Key Quotes
“The words of Jesus shall stand when heaven and earth shall pass away.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“If thou gettest a hold of but half a promise, thou shalt find it true.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“He is an Amen King, the same still.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Trust in Jesus' promises and be confident that He will always be true to His word.
- Apply the concept of Jesus being the Great Confirmer to your life by being faithful to His promises.
- Remember that Jesus is always faithful and true to His word, and He will confirm His promises in your life.