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How do we know Jesus is the Savior of sinners?

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Jesus is known as the Savior of sinners through His miracles and the fulfillment of Scripture, demonstrating His divine authority and mercy.

The identity of Jesus as the Savior of sinners is substantiated by His miracles, particularly noted in John 5, where He heals a man at the Pool of Bethesda. This act is cited to affirm His divine nature, as Peter proclaimed at Pentecost that God approved Jesus through miracles, signs, and wonders (Acts 2:22). Furthermore, the conversations with Nicodemus illustrate that acknowledgment of His miracles confirms Christ's unique role as a mediator between God and humanity. The healing of the paralyzed man serves as a testament to His power and willingness to save those who are utterly helpless.

Sovereign grace theology maintains that salvation is not based on human merit but solely on God's initiative and mercy. Jesus demonstrated this by coming to those in need—symbolically seen in His role as the Good Shepherd. He seeks out lost sheep, representing individuals chosen for salvation before the foundation of the world, as indicated in Ephesians 1:4-5. Thus, His miracles signify not just physical restoration but the greater miracle of salvation that He offers through grace alone.
Scripture References: John 5, Acts 2:22, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 5:8, Matthew 1:21, John 10:27-28, Hebrews 2:9, Romans 14:9, Hebrews 2:10, Isaiah 53:6

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Pool of Bethesda
Paul Mahan · Nov 6, 2011
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Joshua

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