Salvation

A WORD ABOUT GOD'S ETERNAL SALVATION

When we speak of salvation, we are referring to the eternal, free salvation spoken of in God's holy word, the Bible.

Mr. Webster defines salvation thus: "the act of saving or being saved; preservation from destruction; rescue; in theology the redemption of a man from the bondage of sin and liability to eternal death; the saving of the soul through the atonement of Jesus."

Let us ask some questions and find their answers in the Bible.

1. Why do we need to be saved?

Because we are born sinners. "Wherefore as by one man (Adam) sin entered into the world and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned." (Romans 5:12) "As it is written, there is none righteous, no not one: there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one." (Romans 3:10-12) "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)

2. How many ways of salvation are there?

According to the denominations of our day there are many ways; good works, baptism, church membership, etc. But according to the Bible there is only ONE way. "I am THE WAY, the truth and the life." (John 14:6) "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 the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23).

3. How is it that we can be saved by Jesus Christ?

First, because of Who He is. He is the VIRGIN BORN SON OF GOD (Luke 1:31-35). Secondly, because of His sacrifice. He did more than make salvation POSSIBLE; He made it SURE to those whom the Father would call by His Holy Spirit. "As thou hast given Him power over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as thou has given Him." (John 17:2) "For by one offering He hath perfected (completed) for ever them that are sanctified." (Hebrews 10:14) "no man CAN come to me EXCEPT the Father draw him; ....." (John 6:44a)

You will notice that we have not told you a number of things to do, nor have we pulled verses of Scripture out of their context in order to give you a false hope, but we do encourage you to visit our services and hear God's Word preached because, as the Scriptures say, "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." (Romans 10:17)