The Jerusalem Sinner Saved; or Good News for the Vilest of Men by John Bunyan 1689
An encouraging book for those who feel guilty about their sins. It is a wonderful reminder that Christ's grace to his people knows no bounds and that his power to save even the worst sinner is not limited. "I have been vile myself, but I have obtained mercy; and I would have my companions in sin partake of mercy too: and therefore, I have writ this little book." Thus wrote John Bunyan about this unique gem. The premise of this book is that Jesus wanted his disciples to proclaim the gospel to the worst of sinners - those in Jerusalem who crucified their Messiah. To Bunyan's mind, this was the worst possible sin. The apostles were to begin there, with these worst of sinners, because, in Christ's eyes, they had the greatest need. Also, when they believed in Christ, his name would receive the greatest fame, and thus others would be encouraged to come to Christ. The kingdom of Satan would then be weakened, and the tempted and the weak would be helped. Further, the greatest sinners would love Christ the most when saved, and those who refused to repent would be left with no excuse. To Bunyan's way of thinking, this command to preach the gospel to "Jerusalem sinners" shows the gracious intentions of Christ toward men and his sufficiency to save the worst of sinners, and gives encouragement to those who think that their sin is too great to be forgiven.
An encouraging book for those who feel guilty about their sins. It is a wonderful reminder that Christ's grace to his people knows no bounds and that his power to save even the worst sinner is not limited.
"I have been vile myself, but I have obtained mercy; and I would have my companions in sin partake of mercy too: and therefore, I have writ this little book." Thus wrote John Bunyan about this unique gem.
The premise of this book is that Jesus wanted his disciples to proclaim the gospel to the worst of sinners - those in Jerusalem who crucified their Messiah. To Bunyan's mind, this was the worst possible sin. The apostles were to begin there, with these worst of sinners, because, in Christ's eyes, they had the greatest need. Also, when they believed in Christ, his name would receive the greatest fame, and thus others would be encouraged to come to Christ. The kingdom of Satan would then be weakened, and the tempted and the weak would be helped. Further, the greatest sinners would love Christ the most when saved, and those who refused to repent would be left with no excuse. To Bunyan's way of thinking, this command to preach the gospel to "Jerusalem sinners" shows the gracious intentions of Christ toward men and his sufficiency to save the worst of sinners, and gives encouragement to those who think that their sin is too great to be forgiven.
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All but this, sinner, all but this! If God had said, he will f<strong>or</strong>give one sin,<br />
it had been undeserved grace; but when he says he will pardon all but<br />
one, this is grace to <strong>the</strong> height.<br />
N<strong>or</strong> is that one unpardonable o<strong>the</strong>rwise, but because <strong>the</strong> Savi<strong>or</strong> that<br />
should save <strong>the</strong>m is rejected and put away.<br />
We read <strong>of</strong> Jacob’s ladder; Christ is Jacob’s ladder that reacheth up to<br />
heaven, and he that refuseth to go <strong>by</strong> this ladder thi<strong>the</strong>r, will scarce <strong>by</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r means get up so high.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is none o<strong>the</strong>r name given under heaven among men where<strong>by</strong> we<br />
must be saved. <strong>The</strong>re is none o<strong>the</strong>r sacrifice f<strong>or</strong> sin than this; he also,<br />
and he only, is <strong>the</strong> Mediat<strong>or</strong> that reconcileth men to God. And, sinner,<br />
if thou wouldst be saved <strong>by</strong> him, his benefits are thine; yea, though thou<br />
art a great and <strong>Jerusalem</strong> transgress<strong>or</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> JERUSALEM SINNER SAVED;<br />
<strong>or</strong> GOOD NEWS FOR THE VILEST OF MEN<br />
By JOHN BUNYAN provided <strong>by</strong> Carry<strong>The</strong>Light.io<br />
Transcribed from <strong>the</strong> 1845 Thomas Nelson edition <strong>by</strong> David Price<br />
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