Helps for the Pulpit John 4:42 And said to the woman, Now we believe, not because of your saying: for we have heard him ourselves… I. THE STATE OF THE WORLD REQUIRED A SAVIOUR. II. CHRIST BECAME THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD. 1. He was Divinely appointed (John 6:27; Isaiah 61:1-3). 2. He voluntarily assumed the office (1 Timothy 1:15). III. THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST AS A SAVIOUR. 1. A willing Saviour. 2. A free Saviour. 3. An all-sufficient Saviour. He can save — (1) From the guilt and condemnation of sin (Romans 3:24). (2) From the dominion of sin and its polluting power (Titus 2:12; Titus 3:5). (3) From the tormenting power, and the destructive consequences of sin (Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 3:18). (4) From the wrath of God, and the vengeance of everlasting fire (1 Thessalonians 1:10; Romans 5:9). IV. THE EVIDENCE THAT CHRIST WAS THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD. "This is indeed the Christ," etc. Those who are saved by Christ can give the same testimony, for — 1. They have the witness in themselves. They have proved the "gospel to be the power of God to their salvation." 2. Believers are well assured that Christ was the Saviour of the world, by regarding the internal evidence of the Scriptures. 3. Christianity has survived all the attempts of its enemies to destroy it. 4. It is proved that Christ was the Saviour by a reference to the pages of history. Application: 1. Let Christians examine and be satisfied with the truth of the gospel. 2. Be thankful for such a Saviour. 3. The rejector of Christ has cause for alarm. (Helps for the Pulpit.) Parallel Verses KJV: And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. |
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