Lord’s Day 11
Q30. Do people who look for salvation in saints, in themselves, or in other places really believe in Jesus as the only Savior?
No. Even though they say they belong to Jesus, their actions show they are rejecting the only Savior. Either Jesus is not a complete Savior, or those who truly trust this Savior have in him everything they need for salvation.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1 Corinthians 1:12–13
“Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?”
Galatians 5:4
“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.”
Colossians 1:19–20
“For it pleased that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, , whether things in earth, or things in heaven.”
Colossians 2:10
“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
1 John 1:7
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What does the catechism say about people who claim to trust Jesus but also look for salvation in other places?
- 2
What does it mean that Jesus is a "complete" Savior?
- 3
Are there things you sometimes trust in besides Jesus to make you right with God?
Illustration
If you are sick and the doctor gives you the medicine that will make you well, it would not make sense to also visit ten other doctors for ten other cures. Either the first doctor's medicine works or it does not. Jesus is a complete Savior. You do not need to add anything to what he has done.
Application
This week, when you feel like you need to be extra good to earn God's love, stop and remember: Jesus is enough. Ask God to help you trust that everything you need for salvation is already found in Christ alone.