What is Salvation?
"Why am I lost?" "What must I do to be saved?" "How will I know I'm saved?" "Once I'm saved, can I become lost again?" |
What is the Gospel of Salvation?
Salvation is the process that God undertakes to bring someone from a position in Adam, where we are born with spiritual death, condemnation, sinfulness, and a totally depraved sinful nature (Rom 5:17-19; Eph 2:1-3), to a position of spiritual life, eternal life, justification, faultless, spotless, and separated forever from the sinful nature (Rom 3:19-24; Eph 2:8-9). This saved one will forever live in the presence of God in the eternal state. This whole process and plan of salvation is from God. There is no work man must perform to receive any of the benefits of salvation except for believing in Jesus Christ (Eph 2:8, 9; Titus 3:5; 2Tim 1:9).
Further, man is totally helpless to do anything for God, and we must remember we are all born in Adam, condemned and the ones in need of salvation. Therefore, there is nothing man can do to be saved or carry his salvation to completion, it is ALL the work of God. We could say then, that once you receive the gift of salvation, you permanently have it. Once you are saved, you will always be saved! (John 3:16-18; 5:24; 10:28-29; Rom 8:1).
Salvation is the process that God undertakes to bring someone from a position in Adam, where we are born with spiritual death, condemnation, sinfulness, and a totally depraved sinful nature (Rom 5:17-19; Eph 2:1-3), to a position of spiritual life, eternal life, justification, faultless, spotless, and separated forever from the sinful nature (Rom 3:19-24; Eph 2:8-9). This saved one will forever live in the presence of God in the eternal state. This whole process and plan of salvation is from God. There is no work man must perform to receive any of the benefits of salvation except for believing in Jesus Christ (Eph 2:8, 9; Titus 3:5; 2Tim 1:9).
Further, man is totally helpless to do anything for God, and we must remember we are all born in Adam, condemned and the ones in need of salvation. Therefore, there is nothing man can do to be saved or carry his salvation to completion, it is ALL the work of God. We could say then, that once you receive the gift of salvation, you permanently have it. Once you are saved, you will always be saved! (John 3:16-18; 5:24; 10:28-29; Rom 8:1).
What is the Gospel We Are to Carry into the World?
Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men (Mat 4:19b). Many people say they are saved, but are they really saved? Is there a way to know for sure that you have met all the requirements? Yes! In this short discourse, I will discuss how to be saved. Also, in the time in which we live, I will need to discuss what is not salvation. Perhaps you are reading this and wondering to yourself, "why am I reading this?" After all, you believe you are already saved. |
Well, maybe you are and maybe you are not. Not everyone has the same definition of salvation. To some, depending on their religious training or culture, they have their own definition of salvation. One thing is clear, everyone thinks they are right. Of course, the same can be said of me, and I might be written off as this is just my opinion. What I intend is to give the principles of salvation from the Bible, of which I am persuaded is the Word of God.
The one and only condition for salvation is faith or believing in the Lord Jesus Christ to save you. As far as the salvation of your soul is concerned, you totally believe, trust, depend on His merits, His sacrificial death, His work for you to be saved.
Salvation is not walking down an aisle, raising your hand, weeping tears at an altar, or jumping through some psychological hoop. It is not saying the sinner's prayer or joining a Church. It is not changing your behavior, becoming moral, or feeling sorry for your sins, or turning away from sins. It is certainly not inviting Christ into your heart or inviting Christ into your life. It is not being baptized, speaking in tongues, or becoming emotional.
Salvation is the WORK OF GOD! If all you have ever done are these things, then you are not saved, for no one has ever been saved by doing these things! Salvation is not about what you can do for God, it is what God has already done through the work of Christ and offered to you absolutely free! Salvation is given by Grace, NEVER works (Rom 11:6; Eph 2:8-9; Titus 3:5).
Salvation is unconditionally and completely free, and anybody can have it. Anybody who looks away from themselves, and anything they have or can do, and looks in faith to the Savior, the Only Savior Jesus Christ can be saved (John 3:15-18). Give up on yourself and depend, trust, believe in Jesus Christ and this is the moment of eternal life for you. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved..." (Acts 16:31).
Pastor Doug Presley, 4/12/1995
'Salvation' - What is the gospel of salvation? What is the gospel we are to carry into the world?
The one and only condition for salvation is faith or believing in the Lord Jesus Christ to save you. As far as the salvation of your soul is concerned, you totally believe, trust, depend on His merits, His sacrificial death, His work for you to be saved.
Salvation is not walking down an aisle, raising your hand, weeping tears at an altar, or jumping through some psychological hoop. It is not saying the sinner's prayer or joining a Church. It is not changing your behavior, becoming moral, or feeling sorry for your sins, or turning away from sins. It is certainly not inviting Christ into your heart or inviting Christ into your life. It is not being baptized, speaking in tongues, or becoming emotional.
Salvation is the WORK OF GOD! If all you have ever done are these things, then you are not saved, for no one has ever been saved by doing these things! Salvation is not about what you can do for God, it is what God has already done through the work of Christ and offered to you absolutely free! Salvation is given by Grace, NEVER works (Rom 11:6; Eph 2:8-9; Titus 3:5).
Salvation is unconditionally and completely free, and anybody can have it. Anybody who looks away from themselves, and anything they have or can do, and looks in faith to the Savior, the Only Savior Jesus Christ can be saved (John 3:15-18). Give up on yourself and depend, trust, believe in Jesus Christ and this is the moment of eternal life for you. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved..." (Acts 16:31).
Pastor Doug Presley, 4/12/1995
'Salvation' - What is the gospel of salvation? What is the gospel we are to carry into the world?
Are You Really Saved?
These 5 videos are offered to magnify God’s plan of salvation. The videos were done many years ago now and I hope they can still be useful to speak to this important subject, “Are you really saved?” Why is it that many are offended by discussing the way of salvation? What do we have to lose? The enemy must be involved here (2Cor 4:3-4). I am persuaded that we should have the same gospel from the bible as we speak the words of life. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile” (Rom 1:16). Do you have questions? Please ask.
Pastor Doug Presley
These 5 videos are offered to magnify God’s plan of salvation. The videos were done many years ago now and I hope they can still be useful to speak to this important subject, “Are you really saved?” Why is it that many are offended by discussing the way of salvation? What do we have to lose? The enemy must be involved here (2Cor 4:3-4). I am persuaded that we should have the same gospel from the bible as we speak the words of life. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile” (Rom 1:16). Do you have questions? Please ask.
Pastor Doug Presley
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