One Name That Saves – May 5, 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses the exclusive nature of salvation through Jesus Christ as proclaimed by Simon Peter.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260505dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “Know this: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:10-12 One Name That Saves Some people say that all spiritual paths lead to the same place. The idea sounds appealing, kind, and welcoming. It sounds peaceful. But is it true? When Simon Peter spoke to the religious council in Jerusalem, he refused to soften his message. He did not hold back. He declared that salvation—rescue from sin, death, and judgment—comes through one name: Jesus Christ. Peter did not offer Jesus as one option among many teachers. He did not portray Jesus as a guide who points the way toward truth or salvation. He proclaimed that no other name saves. Jesus is not an option. He is the only Savior. People sometimes resist hearing that only one name saves. It challenges our pride. We want to be able to…

Topics covered

• salvation
• Christianity
• faith
• spirituality
• Jesus Christ
• Acts 4

Keywords

• salvation
• Jesus
• spiritual paths
• Acts 4:10-12
• Christian faith
• one name saves

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jesus Christ

Books & works: Acts

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