Heidelberg Catechism, Question 29
Question 29
Why is the Son of God called Jesus , that is, a Saviour?
Because he saveth us, and delivereth us from our sins (Matt. 1;21); and likewise because we ought not to seek, neither can find salvation in any other (Acts 4;12).
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Matthew 1:2121She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
Hebrews 7:2525Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
Luke 19:1010For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
1 Timothy 1:1515This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
Acts 4:1212Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 3:1616By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.
1 Corinthians 3:1111For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
John 6:4040For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”
Source and edition
Heidelberg Catechism. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879
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