0313. 308. “Escaped”

308. “Escaped”

The Shipwreck Story of Acts 28

The escape of Paul and those who were with him from death by drowning is an apt illustration of that greater escape which those who believe in Christ have experienced. The word translated “escaped” is rendered “saved” in 1Pe_3:20, “safe” in Act_23:24, “save” in Act_27:43, “heal” in Luk_7:3, and “made perfectly whole” in Mat_14:36.

The above Scriptures may be taken as illustrations of what the believer escapes from as he comes in contact with Christ.

1. In the ark of Christ’s all-sufficient atonement we escape from the deluge of condemnation—Joh_5:24.

2. In the protection of Christ’s presence we escape from defeat in the hour of temptation—1Co_10:13.

3. In the keeping of Christ’s power we escape being taken by the enemy of our souls—Joh_10:28.

4. In the healing touch of Christ’s living grace we escape from the disease of iniquity—Psa_103:3.

5. Through the grasp of faith we escape from partial health of soul by being “made perfectly whole”—Tit_2:14.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH