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Lord’s Day 11

Q29. Why is the Son of God called Jesus, meaning Savior?

Because he saves us from our sins. Salvation cannot be found in anyone else; it is futile to look for any salvation elsewhere.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Matthew 1:21

Hebrews 7:25

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

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Isaiah 43:11

John 15:5

Acts 4:11–12

1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.

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Test Yourself · Q29

Why is the Son of God called Jesus, meaning Savior?