Salvation, a freely given gift from God the Father, is the means by which a person is saved from the penalty of sin and given eternal life. The process of salvation begins with God's calling, opening the mind to spiritual truth. This leads to reconciliation with God through faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, then to repentance toward God, baptism, receipt of the Holy Spirit, sanctification unto holiness through a life of overcoming, and rebirth and glorification as God. Though salvation cannot be earned through works of the law, the keeping of the Ten Commandments is nonetheless required as a condition to receive salvation. Everyone, at the time God chooses, will have an opportunity for salvation.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:4-10; John 6:44-45; Acts 20:21; Romans 5:8-11; 6:1-6, 15-18; Ephesians 1:13-14; II Thessalonians 2:13-14; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; Romans 8:29-30; II Corinthians 3:18; I John 3:1-2; I Corinthians 15:35, 42-44; Romans 2:12-13; James 1:25; Matthew 19:17; John 14:15; I Corinthians 15:21-23, 50-54; Revelation 20:4-15
From the Library: Salvation
Salvation: The Path to God's Kingdom (Part One)
CGG Weekly by John ReissSalvation encompasses past, present, and future dimensions, each with its own rewards. Initially, when we come under the blood of Christ's sacrifice, we are blessed with freedom from the penalty of our past sins. As we live according to God's way, we are freed from the fear of eternal punishment for our current missteps. Living …
Salvation: The Path to God's Kingdom (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by John ReissSalvation is a transformative process that begins when a person accepts the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, is baptized, and has their sins forgiven, marking them as saved. Through Christ's sacrifice, they are justified and aligned with the righteous standard of our Savior. This initiates the phase of sanctification, a period of …
Basic Doctrines: Salvation
Bible Study by Earl L. HennSalvation is the process whereby sinners are rescued from the consequences of sin, which is defined as the attitude and practice of breaking God's laws, summarized in the Ten Commandments. Every human being, except Jesus Christ, has broken these laws and thus needs to be saved from sin's penalty, which is death, the complete …
What Kind of Faith is Required for Salvation?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletMillions who say they believe in Jesus Christ have no salvation at all because they trust in the wrong kind of faith. Saving faith is largely misunderstood.
Is it Salvational?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIt is easy to denigrate a matter as not being 'salvational,' but the real question to ask is, How will this action affect my relationship with God?
Is It Salvational? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWhether a matter is salvational is the wrong question. There is a better question and another approach to evaluating matters that will put us on better footing.
What Do You Mean . . . Salvation?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletNot one in a hundred knows what salvation is—how to get it or when you will receive it. Don't be too sure you do! Here is the truth, made plain.
The Awesome Cost of Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to be sobered at the awesomeness of the cost to set us free from sin—what the Creator endured. We have been purchased, and are obliged to our Purchaser.
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