Lesson 3.1
Salvation is the saving of man from the consequences of sin; especially, deliverance from sin and eternal death through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Salvation is the need of every human heart, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23.
Through whom is salvation possible?
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Acts 4:10, 12. Read Mathew 1:21
What is man’s condition?
He is born in sin. Read Psalm 51:5; 58:3; Isaiah 48:8.
His understanding is darkened. Read Ephesians 4:18.
His heart is full of evil. Read Jeremiah 17:9.
He is spiritually dead. Read Ephesians 2:1.
Is it possible for man himself to change his condition?
“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.”
Jeremiah 13:23
Read Romans 6:23, first part and Romans 3:19, 20
What does man need in his quest for salvation?
1. The Holy Scriptures. Read 2 Timothy 3:15.
2. To look to God. Read Isaiah 45:22.
3. To believe in the Gospel of Christ. Romans 1:16.
4. To look for Christ’s return. Hebrews 9:28.
For whom is Christ the author of salvation?
“And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.”
Hebrews 5:9
We can have salvation by faith in Christ. “Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:25. Jude 24 tells us He “is able to keep you from falling.” Salvation is free. It is a blessing from God. “Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.” Psalm 3:8. The obedience God required of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden He will see fulfilled in the remnant of his people “that keep the commandments of God, and have the faith of Jesus.” Revelation 14:12