Before clarifying salvation in biblical terms, it will be helpful to look at ways of “salvation” that are not in line with Christian theology. Probably the most common approach is works-based. As the name suggests, this approach to salvation relies on human works and what we can do in order to save ourselves. But when it comes to salvation Christianity is Savior-centered, not self-centered: “For it is by grace you have been saved.
Convicting Work of the Holy Spirit
(Romans 10:9-10)
Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
(John 3:16)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
(Romans 3:23)
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Salvation is from the Lord
(Romans 6:23)
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Ephesians 2:8-9)
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
(Acts 2:38)
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
(Mark 16:16)
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemn.
Salvation: Simple But Deep
(1 John 1:9)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
(John 14:6)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(Ephesians 2:8)
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
(Matthew 6:9-13)
“Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
(Revelation 3:20)
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”
