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At Abiding Savior, our goal is to teach people about the gift of salvation.
But while salvation is actually a simple concept, it can seem so complex.
This page intends to explain salvation and show you the power of this gift.
You may want to visit this page for more information:
What is salvation?
Salvation is God's plan of saving His people from spending eternity in Hell.
Salvation means that, through Jesus Christ, we have been saved from eternal
condemnation. Romans 6:23 tells us that "For the wages of sin is death, but
the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This is supported
in Romans 8:1 where we discover, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for
those who are in Christ Jesus."
Is salvation only available through Christ?
Yes, absolutely. In Acts 4:12 we learn that "Salvation is found in no one else,
for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
Why do we need to be saved?
Every person that has ever been born comes into the world a sinner before God.
This is confirmed in Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned and fall short of the
glory of God."
We are sinners not because of the things we do, but because of the sinful nature
we have inherited. As Romans 5:12 says, "Therefore, just as sin entered the
world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all
men, because all sinned."
Because of our sin, we have been separated from God and condemned to an eternal
punishment in Hell. If we want to escape this punishment, we need to accept
Jesus Christ as our Savior.
Why would God want to save us?
God knew that we could never be good enough to save ourselves from sin. He loves
us so much that He did not want us to be separated from Him forever. So he
formed a plan to save us.
He sent his only son, Jesus, to die on the cross for all the sins of the world.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in
Him shall not perish but have eternal life," according to John 3:16.
How does salvation work?
Salvation is a gift from God. You cannot buy it or earn it. It doesn't matter
if you are a good or bad person. It doesn't matter what your race or nationality
is. It doesn't matter if you are rich or poor, if you are young or old. God
wants to give everyone eternal life, forgiveness of sins, a home in heaven and
the power of the Holy Spirit.
How can I be saved?
Salvation, like any gift, must be accepted. To accept this gift, you must believe
in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior. The Word of God speaks
to us in Romans 10:9: "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe
in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
What can I do to be saved right now?
If you are ready to invite Christ into your life, we recommend you say this prayer:
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"Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door
of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and
giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of
person You want me to be. Amen."
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What if I have more questions about salvation?
If you are looking for more answers about salvation, please
contact us today.
You may also want to read about the Four Spiritual Laws
and read our Evangelism Guide.
© 2008 Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church
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