What is Salvation?

“For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10)

“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (II Peter 3:9)

The Bible tells us that we are all sinners (Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10) and in need of a Saviour (John 3:7). Man without a Saviour is the servant of sin and is destined for an eternal death (Romans 6:23). Man could not pay his penalty for sin so God sent His son to pay it for us (John 3:16, Romans 5:8). Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). He doesn’t require anything from us but simple faith (Romans 10:9-10) in the risen Christ who lived a sinless perfect life, tempted as we are yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). He was crucified for our sins (I Peter 2:24) buried and rose again (I Corinthians 15:4) that we might live eternally in the heavens with Him (I Thessalonians 5:10). There is nothing we can do to inherit eternal life. It is the gift of God not of (our) works lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). It isn’t about us. It is about the finished work on Calvary that bought our salvation (I Corinthians 6:20). It is a personal relationship with Him and free to all (Romans 10:13). Upon receiving Him as Saviour, the Lord will come and live in your heart in the presence of the Holy Spirit (John 14:26).

If you don’t know Christ as Saviour, I implore you right now to come to Him in prayer and ask Him into your heart. Realize that you are a sinner in need of a Saviour and that you can not get to heaven on your own merit. Confess to Him that you are a sinner and that you place your faith in Him, a God that can not fail. Ask Him to cleanse you of your sins by His precious sinless blood that He freely shed for you on Calvary. Ask Him to come and dwell in your heart in the person of the Holy Spirit that you may feel His presence and receive His instruction. Accept Him as Saviour and live your life according to His promises, commandments and ways. Ground yourself in His Word, the Holy Bible and find a local Bible believing church to grow in His grace and mercy and to fellowship with fellow believers.

If you have asked Jesus into your heart and accepted Him as Saviour, we ask that you get in touch with our ministry that we may pray for you as you continue to grow in Him. May God bless you and keep you in His tender care.

Scripture Referenced

  • Romans 3:23– For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
  • Romans 3:10– As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
  • John 3:7– Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
  • Romans 6:23– For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
  • John 3:16– For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
  • Romans 5:8– But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
  • John 14:6– Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
  • Romans 10:9-10– That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
  • Hebrews 4:15– For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
  • I Peter 2:24– Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
  • I Corinthians 15:4– And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
  • I Thessalonians 15:10– Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Ephesians 2:8-9– For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
  • I Corinthians 6:20– For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
  • Romans 10:13– For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
  • John 14:26– But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Life’s Most Important Questions

Question 1. Are you saved?
Answer: There is only one correct answer to this question and that answer must be yes! “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:15) “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

Question 2. Who must be saved?
Answer: Everyone “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” (Romans 3:23) “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:” (Romans 3:10) “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.” (John 3:7) “He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” (John 3:18)

Question 3. How does one get saved?
Answer: Through Jesus Christ “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)

Question 4. How does Jesus Christ save us?
Answer: He paid our penalty for sin. “Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” (I Peter 2:24) “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” (I Corinthians 15:3-4) “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ( Romans 5:8) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17) “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (I Corinthians 6:20)

Question 5. What must you do to be saved?
Answer:Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and repent of your sins. “And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” (Acts 16:31) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)

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