(Gk. sōtēr) Strong’s #4990 Luke 1:47, “And my spirit rejoices in God my SAVIOR,” (AMPC)

In addition to the obvious meaning, ‘one who provides salvation,’ the word ‘Savior’ often includes the related meanings of ‘Deliverer,’ Protector,’ or ‘Preserver.’

In ancient Greek society, the term was applied not only to gods but also to human beings whose significant actions brought some type of benefit to others.

In Luke 1:47, Mary rejoices in God her Savior, referring to the Lord’s mighty acts of protection and deliverance on behalf of Israel. Luke 1:46-55, “And Mary said, I’m bursting with God-news; I’m dancing the song of my SAVIOR God. God took one good look at me, and look what happened—I’m the most fortunate woman on earth! What God has done for me will never be forgotten, the God whose very name is holy, set apart from all others. His mercy flows in wave after wave on those who are in awe before him. He bared his arm and showed his strength, scattered the bluffing braggarts. He knocked tyrants off their high horses, pulled victims out of the mud. The starving poor sat down to a banquet; the callous rich were left out in the cold. He embraced his chosen child, Israel; he remembered and piled on the mercies, piled them high. It’s exactly what he promised, beginning with Abraham and right up to now.”  (MSG)

In Luke 2:11, the angel announces to the shepherds the birth of ‘a SAVIOR, who is Christ the Lord,’ One who would offer Himself as a sacrifice to provide redemption for all. “For to you is born this day in the town of David a SAVIOR, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord!” (AMPC) “For this day in the CITY of David there has been born for you a SAVIOR, who is CHRIST the LORD (the Messiah).” (AMP) “…the city of David…” here refers to Bethlehem. In other passages, the phrase means Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:7, “But David did take the CITY OF JERUSALEM with its strong walls, and it became the CITY OF DAVID.” NCV). “Savior…Christ…Lord…” These three titles together summarize the saving work of Jesus and His sovereign position. What God was called in Luke 1:47, “Savior”, Jesus is called here. The word “Christ” means “Anointed”, referring to Jesus’ royal, messianic position. The word “Lord” was the title of a ruler. The meaning of the word is defined by Peter in Acts 2:30-36, “Being however a prophet, and knowing that God had sealed to him with an oath that He would set one of his descendants on his throne,He, foreseeing this, spoke [by foreknowledge] of the resurrection of the Christ (the Messiah) that He was not deserted [in death] and left in Hades (the state of departed spirits), nor did His body know decay or see destruction.This Jesus God raised up, and of that all we [His disciples] are witnesses.Being therefore lifted high by and to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promised [blessing which is the] Holy Spirit, He has made this outpouring which you yourselves both see and hear.For David did not ascend into the heavens; yet he himself says, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at My right hand and share My throne Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.Therefore let the whole house of Israel recognize beyond all doubt and acknowledge assuredly that God has made Him both Lord and Christ (the Messiah)—this Jesus Whom you crucified.” (AMPC). Jesus is destined to sit and distribute salvation’s benefits from God’s side, ruling with the Father.

Luke’s emphasis on Jesus as Savior can be seen in the summary of Jesus’ mission in Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.” (AMPC)

MAIN INGREDIENT: Today, Either Thank the Father That You Have Already Received His Son Jesus as Lord and Savior or Make Today the Day That You DO! Tomorrow is Promised to No Man!

John 4:42, “And they told the woman, Now we no longer believe (trust, have faith) just because of what you said; for we have heard Him ourselves [personally], and we know that He truly is the SAVIOR of the world, the Christ.” (AMPC)

Philippians 3:20, “But we are citizens of the state (commonwealth, homeland) which is in heaven, and from it also we earnestly and patiently await [the coming of] the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [as] SAVIOR,” (AMPC)

2 Samuel 22:3, “But we are citizens of the state (commonwealth, homeland) which is in heaven, and from it also we earnestly and patiently await [the coming of] the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [as] SAVIOR,” (AMPC)

2 Kings 13:5, “Then the Lord gave Israel a SAVIOR [one to rescue and give them peace], so that they escaped from under the hand of the Syrians; and the Israelites dwelt in their tents or homes as before.” (AMPC)

Psalm 81:5, “This He ordained in Joseph [the SAVIOR] for a testimony when He went out over the land of Egypt. The speech of One Whom I knew not did I hear [saying],” (AMPC)

Isaiah 43:3, “For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your SAVIOR; I give Egypt [to the Babylonians] for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba [a province of Ethiopia] in exchange [for your release].” (AMPC)

Jeremiah 14:8, “O Hope of Israel, her SAVIOR in time of trouble, why should You be like a sojourner in the land and like a wayfaring man who turns aside and spreads his tent to tarry [only] for a night?” (AMPC)

Daniel 6:27, “He is a SAVIOR and Deliverer, and He works signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth—He Who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.” (AMPC)

Hosea 13:4, “Yet I am the Lord your God from [the time you became a nation in] the land of Egypt, and you shall know or recognize no God but Me, for there is no SAVIOR besides Me.” (AMPC)

Zephaniah 3:17, “The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a SAVIOR [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.” (AMPC)

Matthew 1:21, “She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus [the Greek form of the Hebrew Joshua, which means Savior], for He will save His people from their sins [that is, prevent them from failing and missing the true end and scope of life, which is God].” (AMPC)

Galatians 3:8, “And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify (declare righteous, put in right standing with Himself) the Gentiles in consequence of faith, proclaimed the Gospel [foretelling the glad tidings of a SAVIOR long beforehand] to Abraham in the promise, saying, In you shall all the nations [of the earth] be blessed.” (AMPC)

Ephesians 5:23, “For the husband is head of the wife as Christ is the Head of the church, Himself the SAVIOR of [His] body.” (AMPC)

1 Timothy 4:10, “With a view to this we toil and strive, [yes and] suffer reproach, because we have [fixed our] hope on the living God, Who is the SAVIOR (Preserver, Maintainer, Deliverer) of all men, especially of those who believe (trust in, rely on, and adhere to Him).” (AMPC)

2 Timothy 1:10, “[It is that purpose and grace] which He now has made known and has fully disclosed and made real [to us] through the appearing of our SAVIOR Christ Jesus, Who annulled death and made it of no effect and brought life and immortality (immunity from eternal death) to light through the Gospel.” (AMPC)

Titus 1:3-4, “And [now] in His own appointed time He has made manifest (made known) His Word and revealed it as His message through the preaching entrusted to me by command of God our SAVIOR; To Titus, my true child according to a common (general) faith: Grace (favor and spiritual blessing) and [heart] peace from God the Father and the Lord Christ Jesus our SAVIOR.” (AMPC)

2 Peter 1:1, “Simon Peter, a servant and apostle (special messenger) of Jesus Christ, to those who have received (obtained an equal privilege of) like precious faith with ourselves in and through the righteousness of our God and SAVIOR Jesus Christ:” (AMPC)

1 John 4:14, “And [besides] we ourselves have seen (have deliberately and steadfastly contemplated) and bear witness that the Father has sent the Son [as the] SAVIOR of the world.” (AMPC)

Jude 1:25, “To the one only God, our SAVIOR through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory (splendor), majesty, might and dominion, and power and authority, before all time and now and forever (unto all the ages of eternity). Amen (so be it).” (AMPC)

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