“Therefore, He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him since He always lives to make intercession for them.”
(Hebrews 7:25)
Who is Jesus able to save? It would be simple to answer this question with the word ‘everyone’, but inaccurate. Jesus is not able to save everyone. Jesus couldn’t save Judas because he wouldn’t draw near. Jesus couldn’t save Pilate when he failed to recognize Jesus as the King. Jesus also couldn’t save the religious Pharisees who desired to come to God through their own traditions instead of truth.
This is a shocking revelation by the Holy Spirit, but clearly stated in Hebrews 7. Three things are required in order for Jesus to be able to save:
- We must draw near to God
- We must know who we are drawing near to
- We must draw near through the means God ordains
Jesus is able to save forever those who seek God and do so through biblical truth, but He cannot save those who refuse to approach God in such a manner. He is not able to override your freedom to reject Him and His authority.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites