What Is Salvation And How Do You Receive It?
SALVATION: UNDERSTANDING THE CHRISTIAN CONCEPT
Salvation refers to the process of being saved or rescued from harm or danger. In Christianity, it specifically means being saved from sin and granted eternal life in Heaven. This is viewed as the ultimate goal of the Christian faith, achievable through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
SEPARATION FROM GOD
According to the Bible, all humans are born with a sinful nature and are separated from God. However, through faith in Jesus Christ, we can be saved from our sins and reconciled with God. This salvation is described as a gift from God that cannot be earned through good deeds or actions, but only through faith.
SALVATION
Salvation is not just a one-time event but a continuous process of growing in one’s faith and relationship with God. It requires repentance, turning away from sin, and embracing a new life in Christ. This transformation is commonly referred to as being “born again” or “saved.” The process involves repentance, faith, and a commitment to follow Jesus.
Salvation cannot be earned through good works or religious observance. It is a gift from God, freely given to those who believe in Jesus Christ. However, this free gift of salvation comes with the responsibility to live a life pleasing to God and to share the message of salvation with others.
REPENT
Repentance involves recognizing and confessing our sins. It is a willingness to turn away from our sinful ways and turn toward God.
FAITH
Faith is an essential component of salvation. It involves placing our trust in Jesus Christ as our Savior and believing that He died on the cross for our sins. This faith is not just an intellectual belief but a personal relationship with Jesus that transforms our lives.
COMMITMENT TO FOLLOW JESUS
Salvation involves a commitment to follow Jesus, live a life of obedience to His teachings, and seek to serve others in love.
HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR SALVATION
Heaven or Hell? If you were to die today, do you know where you will go? If you are not 100% sure, do the following:
CONFESS THAT YOU ARE A SINNER
Romans 3:23-24: “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in His grace, freely makes us right in His sight.”
He did this through Christ Jesus when He freed us from the penalty for our sins.
Romans 5:12: “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man (Adam), and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.”
Romans 3:10: “As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one
REPENT OF YOUR SINS
Matthew 3:8: “Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.”
Luke 13:3: “I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
Definition of Repent: An admission of guilt for committing a wrong or omitting to do the right thing; a promise or resolve not to repeat the offense; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong or reverse the harmful effects of the wrong or the omission where possible.
BELIEVE THAT GOD LOVES YOU
John 3:16: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED FOR YOU
Romans 5:8: “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Note: Believe that Jesus Christ shed His blood and died a horrible death on the cross at Calvary. His sacrifice paid the full price for the penalty for your sins.
BELIEVE THAT GOD WANTS TO GIVE YOU ETERNAL LIFE
Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Note: Because you have sinned, you were working your way to eternal death in Hell. But God wants to give you eternal life in Heaven.
ACCEPT JESUS INTO YOUR HEART TODAY!
Romans 10:13: “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Revelation 3:20: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Romans 10:9-10: “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
SAY THE FOLLOWING PRAYER
Dear God In Heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I confess that I am a sinner and I’m sorry for my sins, the way I’ve lived, and the things I’ve done. Please forgive me and cleanse me with your precious blood from all unrighteousness. With my mouth, I confess the Lord Jesus. In my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead and He is alive. This very moment, I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior and I make Him the Lord of my life. And according to Your Word, which cannot lie, I’m washed, I’m cleansed, I’m forgiven, and I am saved. Praise God in Jesus name!
Note: If you have just prayed this prayer and meant it from your heart, Praise the Lord!
2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Note: You are a brand-new person inside and you are not the same anymore. Your new life has just begun! You are now an adopted child of the King! Congratulations and welcome to the Family of God!
TELL SOMEONE ELSE WHAT YOU JUST DID
This confirms your salvation and makes you accountable to live like a Christian. God doesn’t want us to be “Closet Christians!” Romans 10:9-10 says that the very act of becoming a Christian requires us to confess publicly that we have accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior and have placed our faith in His shed blood to atone for our sins
CONCLUSION
Salvation is a central concept in Christianity that involves being saved from sin and granted eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. It involves repentance, faith, and a commitment to follow Jesus. While salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned, it comes with the responsibility to live a life pleasing to God and to share the message of salvation with others.
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