Jehovah the Saviour
Rev. Steven Houck's pamphlet emphasizes God's exclusive role as Saviour through exposition of Isaiah 43, arguing that both ancient Israel and the modern Church often deny or remain ignorant of this fundamental truth. The work serves as both doctrinal instruction on the person of Christ as Saviour and an apologetic critique against false saviors and apostate religion.
For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour … Isa. 43:3a Who is the Saviour? The Only Saviour In this passage God declares Himself to be the Saviour. He emphasizes the fact that He alone is the Saviour. The word “I” in the text is emphatic. God says, “I, the Lord … your Saviour.” This emphasis is even stronger in verse 11 of Isaiah 43. There God says, “I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.” He does not simply say, “I,” but He says, “I even I” … God...