Why do we need to be saved?
We need to be saved because we are sinners (Jeremiah 17v9; Romans 3v23; 5v12)
God is Holy and must punish sin (Psalm 9v17; Hebrews 10v31; Revelation 20v11-15). He will by no means clear the guilty (Exodus 34v6-7)
Eternal death is the punishment for sin (Romans 6v23 cp. Revelation 20v14)
We cannot save ourselves (John 1v12-13)
Good works cannot save us (Romans 3v20; Ephesians 2v8-9 ; Titus 3v5) What is the Way of Salvation?
God's way is the Only Way of Salvation (Proverbs 14v12; John 3v16-18). 'Salvation is of the Lord' (Jonah 2v9)
Christ is the Only One who can save us from our sins (John 10v9; 14v6; Acts 4v12)
Christ died and rose again to save sinners (Romans 4v25; 5v8; 1 John 3v5; 4v9-10)
Salvation is by grace through faith alone (Romans 3v24-25; Ephesians 2v8-9) How can I be saved?
Repent of sin (Luke 13v3; Acts 3v19; 17v30; 20v21)
Believe on Christ alone for salvation (John 3v16+36; 5v24; Acts 16v31; Romans 5v1)
Accept Christ as own personal Saviour and Lord (John 1v12; Romans 10v9)
Call upon Him for salvation (Romans 10v13) So God gives us...
Forgiveness of sins (Acts 5v31; Ephesians 1v7)
Peace with God (Romans 5v1)
Eternal Salvation (John 3v15-16; 10v27-29)
Eternal home in Heaven (John 14v1-3; Revelation 22v1-5) |