The Gospel & Salvation

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All of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Rom 3:23)

The consequence of sin is death (Rom 6:23).

God demonstrated His love for us by having Christ die for us while we were still sinners (Rom 5:8).

God so loved the world, that he gave his only born Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:16).

“The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart;” that is, the word of faith which we preach: that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

If you have confessed that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised Him from the dead, Scripture says you are saved.

The Need for Salvation

Why We All Need Redemption

The law reveals our sin, but salvation does not come through our own works or goodness. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, who paid the price for sin through His death and resurrection.

Scripture Explains Why We Need Saving

“Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.”

— Romans 3:20 (WEB)

“For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.”

— Romans 3:23 (WEB)

“Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus whom God sent to be an atoning sacrifice through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God’s forbearance; to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time, that he might himself be just and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus.”

— Romans 3:24-26 (WEB)

“For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.”

— Romans 10:4 (WEB)

“The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart;” that is, the word of faith which we preach: that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

— Romans 10:8–9 (WEB)

“For with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation.”

— Romans 10:10 (WEB)

“For the Scripture says, ‘Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.’”

— Romans 10:11 (WEB)

Steps To Take After Salvation

Now begins the lifelong journey of growing in faith, wisdom, discernment, and obedience to God.

  • Ask God for wisdom (James 1:5), discernment (Romans 12:2), and direction (Psalm 32:8).

  • Search for a church, a community of believers to gather with and learn from, read each one’s statements of belief. The church must clearly affirm Jesus as God’s Son and the only way of salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:12), and must treat the Bible as God’s true, infallible Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 17:17, Matthew 25:35, Isaiah 40:8).

  • Once you’ve found a church, baptism is an important step of obedience that outwardly reflects what Christ has done inwardly. (Acts 22:16)

  • Actively seek discipleship. It is important to have a strong Bible believer or small group of strong believers to guide you. (John 15:4-11)

Helpful Bible Study Resources & Notes

You are welcome to read in the translation you are most comfortable with. Some solid and commonly trusted translations I personally recommend include:

  • NIV
  • ESV
  • LSB
  • KJV
  • WEB

I often compare multiple translations while studying because it can help highlight wording, context, and deeper meaning.

 

Helpful study aid:

David Guzik Study Guide – Genesis via Blue Letter Bible

(I am not affiliated or incentivized in any way. I simply find it helpful.)

His statement of faith strongly affirms Scripture as the inspired and authoritative Word of God

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Search Here To Think Biblically About Everything – BibleThinker Search

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His about page explains his Areas of Focus:

“He believes that God has called him to make disciples through this BibleThinker teaching ministry and is driven by great confidence in the sufficiency and truth of the Bible and the Christian worldview to not only inform us of the reality and truth of Jesus and the Bible, but to equip us to live all of life rightly and to worship God in truth.”

(Once again, I am not affiliated or incentivized in any way. I simply find it helpful.)

Definition reference:

R. H. Mounce, “Gospel,” in New Bible Dictionary, ed. D. R. W. Wood et al. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996), 426.