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Soter
Σωτήρ
Savior — the Rescuer who delivers completely
Symbol: The hand pulling the drowning from deep water — rescue at cost
“...the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
Titus 2:13
The New Testament crowns Jesus with the title emperors stole for themselves: Savior — the only true Rescuer.
What the name means
Soter means rescuer from danger — not merely from hell's future, but from sin's present grip.
He saves completely: justified, being sanctified, and soon to be glorified — salvation in all tenses.
Confessing Him as Savior means relocating rescue: you stop saving yourself.
How to pray this name
- Pray it in present tense: 'Savior, save me today — from this habit, this fear.'
- Thank Him daily for a salvation you could never have earned.
Soter, my Savior, rescue me again today — fully, finally, faithfully. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Jesus is my Savior — He has saved me, is saving me and will save me completely.
Study further
Luke 2:11 · John 4:42 · Philippians 3:20 · Jude 1:25