The Lost Scriptures – books that did not make it into the New Testament.

The Gospel of the Savior

“Those who want to set the world against me are plotting against me because I am a stranger to it. So behold, now I am grieving on account of the sins of the world. But I am rejoicing on your account, because (you have….) well in (the world). So become acquainted with (yourselves), that you might profit me, and I will rejoice over your work! “I am the king” – “Amen”. “I am the (son) of the king.” (“Amen”).

“O cross, do not be afraid! I am rich. I will fill you with my wealth. (I) will mount you, O Cross. (I) will be (hung) upon you ……(“Amen”).

One of the more recent gospels to be discovered is the Gospel of the Savior. Again, as with many old manuscripts, there are a lot of holes in the content – so much of the text has been destroyed. From what we have we know this gospel was once an interesting account of the last hours of Jesus’ life. What exists are instructions from Jesus to his disciples.

And in another place Jesus addresses the cross itself: “I am rich. I will fill you with my wealth. A little while, O cross, and what has fallen will rise.”

The author of this gospel most likely had the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of John and possibly Revelation at his disposal. What is intriguing is the way Jesus speaks about himself. He calls himself “a blazing fire” and “I am the king”. We know from Old Testament accounts that no one could see G-d and live – for his countenance was too awesome. Here we also have a different “I Am” statement than those that appear in the gospel of John. Whoever wrote this gospel shares the high Christology of John’s gospel.

The fact that Jesus speaks to the actual cross in this text is truly amazing. It is as if even the cross is a piece of living history – as much a voice in the plans of salvation as Pilate and Caiaphas. And the conversation Jesus has with the cross is one of planning, control and purpose – Jesus is in control of his final days, just as the Gospel of John portrays Jesus in his Gospel. Jesus is the king, and Jesus gives us the fire of the Spirit – and Jesus is even in control of the cross – these are amazing accounts of the life and death of Jesus.

Pastor Dave