Hebraic Musing – Is Jesus Our LORD, or Is He Just Our Savior?
The Bible refers
to “Lord Jesus” 116 times in the NKJV, whereas Jesus is referred to as “Savior”
only 9 times, and 5 of those add “and Lord”.
I’ve been concerned that we have many “Professing Christians” both as
church attenders and non-attenders who have not really committed to following
Christ as Lord of their lives.
This point was
driven home when talking to three folks in a business recently and when asked,
each of the three said “I am a Christian.”
Then I asked what church they went to and each one said “I don’t go to
church.” Funny thing, as soon as I got
home I saw a FaceBook meme –
“So many “Professing Christians” do not go to God’s house on
Sunday,
but expect to go live in His home for
eternity.”
I wish I’d heard
that earlier so I could have proposed it to the three “Professing Christians”
to give them something to think about. Could
there be a difference between “Christians” and “Professing Christians”?
This problem is
pervasive in today’s churches; attributed to “soul-winning” messages in years
past, and still today. The typical
“altar call” simply asks the sinner to “accept Jesus as Savior, the forgiver of one’s sins, and you’ll be
saved.”
(Sarcastic font) Such
a deal! Go on with life believing you
are saved simply because Jesus died on the cross 2,000 years ago for your sins. Who wouldn’t say “Yes, I accept your
forgiveness”?
BUT that’s not the
“Salvation” called for in the Bible. We
need to accept His Lordship over our lives!
A few examples:
· “Believe on the
Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
Acts 16:31
· “…if you
confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart
that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9
And is there
evidence of His Lordship in our lives?
· “And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me
cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:27
· “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they
follow Me. ”John 10:27
· “For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My
brother and sister and mother.” Matt. 12:50
· Paul’s description
- “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ
lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith
in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians
2:20
· “Now by this we
know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, “I know
Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in
him.” 1 John 2:3-4
It is greatly
appreciated that Jesus died for our sins and thus made salvation available; but
have we made Jesus our Lord?
It’s been said that only 95% of “Professing Christians” have led someone
to the Lord, so is there a difference between being a “Professing
Christian” vs. being a genuine saved Christian?
Points to ponder
Is Jesus
really your Lord? Your boss? Your Jefe (Spanish)? Is Jesus in charge?
Do you know
any “Professing Christians” who have not made Jesus Christ their Lord?
Is it wrong
to allow unrepentant sinners to have a false hope?
Or should we be declaring the whole
counsel of God: “You must be born again.”
John 3:7
How can one
receive and enjoy the gift of salvation and not be wanting to share it?!?!
♫ He is Lord, He
is Lord, He is risen from the
dead And He is Lord.
Every
knee shall bow, Every tongue confess That
Jesus Christ is Lord. ♫*
Yosef a.k.a.
Joe Brusherd March
1, 2022
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages
exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith”
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)” Weekly “Hebraic Musings” http://insightsbyyosef.blogspot.com/
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