Synonyms: Deliverance, rescue, preservation in peril
Related ideas: Wrath, lost, way, escape
Greek References: soteeria 4991, cf 4990-4992 and 4982 (Strong)
Definition: Salvation is being forgiven of sins through the sacrifice by Christ of his own body and blood. We are thereby rescued and preserved from the doom of all sinners. Instead, by the grace of God, we are given
Scripture:
Salvation by grace for all
- Tit 2:11 “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation
to all men...”
- Rom 5:9-10 “being now justified by his blood, we will be saved from God’s
wrath through him”
- Mrk 16:15-16 “...he who believes and is baptized will be saved...”
- Rom 1:16 “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for
everyone who believes” - Php 2:12 “...work out your own salvation with
fear and trembling” - 2Th 2:13 “salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief
in the truth”
Comment: Christians talk about salvation, the Saviour, and being saved. However, the meaning and doctrine behind these terms is not aways well understood. We are, to put it simply, saved by the love of God from the wrath of God if we believe and obey Christ.
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