SALVATION
As Taught in the Bible
What Must I Do To Be Saved?
In view of who Christ is and what He has done for me on the cross, it is my responsibility to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ
(Acts 16:30-31; John 3:16,18,36). This means I must come to Christ
(John 6:35-37) and receive Him as my personal Saviour and Lord
(John 1:12; Romans 6:23), realizing and believing the following facts:
The Lord Jesus is the only Saviour
(Acts 4:12; John 10:9; 14:6). There is no salvation apart from Him.
The Lord Jesus died and rose again for my salvation
(1 Thessalonians 4:14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 10:9).
The Lord Jesus is able to save me
(Hebrews 7:25; Isaiah 59:1; Matthew 19:24-26).
The Lord Jesus is willing to save me
(John 6:37; compare 1 Timothy 2:4).
The Lord Jesus will save me if I trust Him and Him alone as my Saviour
(John 3:16).
I also must realize that I am not saved....
...by good works
(Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:9; Titus 3:5);
...by trying to keep the law
Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:16; James 2:10);
...by water baptism
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 16:31)
I am only saved by the grace and mercy of God through faith (
Ephesians 2:4-9 and
Titus 3:4-7). Faith is resting all my weight upon Jesus Christ (who He is, what He has done and what He has said). Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling!
How Can I Know That I Am Saved?
Because God cannot lie
(Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18) and because Jesus Christ is ever faithful
(Hebrews 13:8), I do confidently and joyfully claim and rest upon the following salvation promises:
Matthew 11:28; John 1:12; 3:16; 3:18; 3:36; 5:24; 6:35; 6:37; 6:47; 10:9; 11:25; Acts 10:43; 16:31; Romans 10:9; 10:13; 1 John 5:11-12.
Salvation As Taught in the Bible (excerpts)