The Author of Salvation (2)
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2 NKJV
The Author of Salvation (2)
The whole of His saving work is warranted in the light of His own worthiness. His holiness and honor stand highest in heaven. The salvation Christ accomplished does not depend on human behavior but on the beloved Savior Himself, for “He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him” (Heb. 5:9). Nor does this speak of a transient deliverance from temporal troubles and trivialities, but of deliverance from the domain of the Devil and from the dominion of sin and death forever. The pledge was formerly made, “Israel shall be saved by the Lord with an everlasting salvation” (Isa. 45:17).
Therefore, we can safely say that His will determined the purpose, His wisdom planned it, His work wrought it, and His own Word declared it finished. The perfect suitability of His precious blood for propitiation supplies a permanent basis for the peace of salvation. The invaluable ministry of His intercession, which rests upon His indestructibility, insures permanence for salvation even to the uttermost (Heb. 7:25). The credentials of His consecration pave the way for our acceptance in a ceaseless communion, holy and without blame before Him in love (Eph. 1:4).
Our blessed Savior is admittedly, adequately, and adorably the Author of Salvation.
-- Charles J. Rolls
Great Captain of salvation, now crowned with highest glory,
Joyful we raise our songs of praise,
And lowly bow before Thee;
We worship and adore Thee, each heart and tongue confessing
Worthy to reign, the Lamb once slain,
Of honor, power, and blessing.
-- J. G. Deck
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