Devotionals

No Other Name

by Jennifer Woodley 
02/15/24
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Acts 4:12 'And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.'

There is strong pressure in our times to compromise on the exclusivity of Jesus Christ for salvation. The idea that there is only one way rather than many ways to Heaven is certainly not a popular one and one that invites heated debate. Today, many people outside the visible Church and sadly even some from within, oppose the notion that faith in Jesus is the only way to salvation. However, despite what others may think, there Bible is clear.

In Isaiah 43:11and Hosea 13:4 God says to the Israelites, “I am the LORD and besides me there is no Savior.” God stresses the powerlessness of idols, works or anything else that may become a substitute for Him alone bringing the hope of salvation. And let's recall the words of Jesus himself when He said to His disciples in John 14:6, “I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This is a strong affirmation that Christ alone is the way of salvation. To proclaim any other way is a blasphemy and a beguiling error that will mislead others.

The most loving act we can do for another is to tell them this truth. Let's be armed with Scripture supporting this fact and be ready to confront the gross error that rages in our culture: that we are good people and salvation is for all who do good. Only Christ brings access to the Father and salvation is in faith in Him alone.