I WILL NEVER LEAVE THEE NOR FORSAKE THEE

Children of God often find themselves in distress and sorrow in this world and in uncertainty about the happenings of this world. So we need to be reminded often that our comfort and confidence comes from the certainty of salvation in Christ and His constant presence with His people. His precious promise to never leave nor forsake His people comforts our heart in the worst sorrow and the greatest uncertainty about the things of this world. “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Heb. 13:5)

SALVATION IS NOT KNOWLEDGE

The salvation of a sinner is much more than mere knowledge of doctrinal facts about who God is, who Christ is, and who man is. The devils know that God is in control. Satan knew he could not touch Job unless God allowed it. The devils know that the Lord Jesus Christ is God who will judge them (Matt. 8:29). The salvation of a sinner must come through God given faith that believes Christ to be all it takes to save a sinner like me and rests completely in Christ to be all of my salvation.

NO OTHER SALVATION

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

There is no other SAVIOUR but Jesus Christ to look to for salvation (Isa. 45:21-22; Matt. 11:25-28; John 14:6).

There is no other SACRIFICE but Jesus Christ to cleanse us from all sin (1 John1:7; 1Peter1:18-20).

There is no other SUBSTITUTE but Jesus Christ to redeem us from the curse of the Law (Gal. 3:13; 2 Cor. 5:21).

There is no other SERVANT butJesus Christ to honor and establish righteousness for us (Isa. 42:21; Matt. 5:17; Phil. 3:7-9; Rom. 4:6),

There is no other SURETY but Jesus Christ to guarantee all the terms of the everlasting covenant of grace (Heb. 7:22; Heb. 9:12; Heb. 13:20).

There is no other SHEPHERD but Jesus Christ that can effectually justify and bring the lost sheep home (Psalm 23; John 6: 37-39; 10:11; Matt. 1:21 1 Peter 3:18).

There is no other SURE FOUNDATION but Jesus Christ where weary sinners can find safety, salvation and secure refuge (Psalm 46:1; Isa. 28:16; 1 Cor. 3:11; 1 Peter 2:6).

There is no other SCEPTRE but Jesus Christ to rule and reign for the good of the elect and the glory of God (Ro. 8:28; Acts 2:36; Phil. 2:7-9).

There is no other SEED OF WOMAN but Jesus Christ to bruise the serpent’s head and crush the dominion of evil (Gen. 3:15; Col. 2:15; Heb. 2:14-17).

Pastor Tom Harding

A GOSPEL TO BELIEVE

The Gospel of God's grace in Christ Jesus is not a thing to be proved, but a truth to be believed. It is not submitted to our reasoning powers as a subject for critical examination. The Gospel is a MESSAGE FROM GOD, addressed to the conscience, feelings, and affections. For this reason men fond of argument and proving everything by strictly logical deduction generally make very poor preachers. In the Scriptures, God does not argue. He proclaims!